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Arizona Man Identified Through Lake City Police Chase Accused of Burglarizing Pine Island Church
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- An Arizona man has been charged in connection to a church burglary reported in Olmsted County last year. The criminal complaint says investigators identified him as a suspect through a police chase that occurred several days before deputies responded to the church burglary. The criminal complaint...
Rochester Man Charged After Police Find Thousands of Fentanyl Pills During Search Warrant
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Olmsted County Attorney’s Office has filed charges connected to a fentanyl pill bust in Rochester that occurred last year. The 2023 drug bust was part of a narcotics investigation conducted by the Rochester Police Department. Law enforcement executed the search warrant after multiple control...
WHAT?! National Weather Service Now Including Tacos in Minnesota Forecast
When Mother Nature throws one storm after another at Minnesota, you can either get angry and cry about it or you can find a way to laugh and smile. The US National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has embraced the latter and helped make thousands laugh the other day with a hilarious post about tacos. Yes, they actually wrote about tacos. 🌮
We Now Know If Any Minnesota Hooters Locations Are Closing
Just a few days ago, communities around the country were waking up and learning that one of their restaurants had closed permanently. Since the start of 2024, at least 44 Hooters locations have shuttered with most feeling that impact this past weekend. Now, that list has been revealed, and the fate of Hooters restaurants in Minnesota.
Gone But Not Forgotten: Rapidan Dam Store Has Been Torn Down
After the family behind the Rapidan Dam Store posted a hopeful message earlier this week on social media, about reopening the store in some fashion, it appears the family took a buyout from Blue Earth County, as the building was torn down today, keeping it from falling into the every encroaching Blue Earth River.
Minnesota And North Dakota Lawmakers Push For Postal Service Improvements
Federal lawmakers are critical of the United States Postal Service which has been battling workforce shortages and facing more package deliveries than ever before. Members of the Minnesota and North Dakota delegations to Congress are calling on the US Postmaster General to improve postal service and operations in our region.
UPDATE: All Friday Rochesterfest Activities Now Canceled Due to Weather in MN
If you were starting to load up the car to take the family to Rochesterfest today, hold on. A huge announcement was just made regarding the schedule of events for Friday, June 28th, 2024 in Rochester, Minnesota. Rochesterfest Parade Route - Find It Here!. Weather Is Causing Disruption With Rochesterfest...
Governor Walz Requests Federal Major Disaster Declaration
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - Minnesota has submitted a request for a Federal Major Disaster Declaration due to the widespread devastating flooding that has occurred throughout the state in recent weeks. Speaking at a news conference today, Governor Tim Walz says the paperwork has been sent in even though...
We Now Know the Five Deadliest Cars on the Road in Minnesota
Many of us here in Minnesota and across the country are expected to pack the family in the car, truck or SUV and head out on vacation sometime during this 4th of July holiday. But are you driving one of the deadliest cars in the North Star State?. Minnesota is...
These Are Now The Deadliest Highways in Minnesota
If you're heading up north or hitting the road for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, be sure you use extra caution when you're behind the wheel on these roads, because they're the deadliest highways in Minnesota. We love our cars, SUVs, trucks and other vehicles here in Minnesota. Which...
Winona Man Admits to National & International Sexstortion Scheme Involving Young Girls
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Winona man is pleading guilty to federal charges connected to a national and international sextortion scheme involving young girls. That’s according to a news release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Minnesota. He entered the guilty plea on Thursday at the federal courthouse in St. Paul.
Mother & Son Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Rochester Apartment Complex
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department is investigating an apparent murder-suicide involving a mother and son at a Rochester apartment complex. That’s according to a news release issued by the department Friday morning. Officers found the bodies on Thursday after responding to a welfare check. Police made...
Woman with Gun Shot and Killed by Police Officer in Minnesota Town
North Branch, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday night. Limited information is available as of Friday morning. Officers first encountered the woman shortly after 9:15 p.m. The fatal officer-involved shooting happened at the intersection of 3rd Ave....
Election Season is Here-Absentee Voting For Primary Starts Today
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Absentee balloting for the August 13 primary election opens today. Locally, voters are being asked to narrow the field of candidates for the four positions on the Rochester City Council up for election this year. Current 5th Ward Councilmember Shaun Palmer, Randy Schubring, and Dean Koutsoukos are vying for the City Council President's position that is being vacated by Brooke Carlson.
Byron Buxton Blasts 3-Run Homer, Twins Take Diamondbacks Series
PHOENIX -- — Byron Buxton had a three-run homer among his three hits and the Minnesota Twins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-6 Thursday. Twins shortstop Carlos Correa left the game in the seventh inning after being hit by a pitch on the right wrist by Bryce Jarvis. X-rays were negative and the team listed him as day-to-day. Correa was on base five times, with a single, two walks, catcher’s interference and a hit by pitch.
Fireworks Now Won’t Happen July 4th in This Minnesota City
Fireworks on the Fourth of July are a given, right? Except in this popular Minnesota city, which just announced that its annual fireworks display won't be happening on the 4th this year. Those colorful and loud explosions that light up the sky over the Land of 10,000 Lakes each Fourth...
Minnesota is Home to One of the Most Expensive Places to Order Out
Whether you order out all the time or just every once in a while, it's not cheap, especially if you're getting it delivered. And unfortunately, Minnesota is home to one of the most expensive spots to order out. How Much the Average American Spends on Dining Out. Sometimes I order...
Mall of America has Added New Facial Recognition Technology
The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota has announced that they are adding new facial recognition technology to the mall. I know facial recognition has been a thing for a while, but I never have thought about the possibility of facial recognition being utilized while I'm out shopping at the mall.
Meet the Adorable Two New Additions to the Minnesota Zoo
The Minnesota Zoo has welcomed two new residents and they're some of the cutest things I've ever seen! When I saw the announcement on Facebook I died. The zoo's mission is "to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife." They also have conservation programs that "protect endangered species and preserve critical ecosystems."
Will Appeals Court Ruling impact Rochester School District?
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A three-judge panel of a federal appeals court has ruled against a Minnesota school district in a decision that could impact numerous other public school systems throughout the state. The decision handed down Wednesday by the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals found that Independent...
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