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Sheriff Provides New Information on Discovery of Minneapolis Woman’s Body in Crashed Car Near Eyota
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson has given an update on the death investigation of a Minneapolis woman, whose body was found in a crashed car over the weekend. 32-year-old Margot Lewis was identified as the driver of the crashed car. She is charged with interference of...
Not Guilty Plea Entered by Rochester Man Facing Murder Charge
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man accused of being responsible for the drug overdose death of a Rochester woman two years ago today entered not guilty pleas to murder and another charge. 42-year-old Timothy Loftus is facing a third-degree murder charge and a felony count of interference with...
Feds charge 5, including man acquitted at trial, with attempting to bribe Minnesota juror with $120K
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Five people were charged on Wednesday with trying to bribe a juror in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases with a bag of $120,000 in cash, the U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI announced Wednesday. Abdiaziz Shafii Farah, Abdimajid Mohamed Nur, Said Shafii...
Man and Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash at Minnesota Intersection
Blaine, MN (KROC-AM News)- A man and woman riding on a motorcycle lost their lives in a crash at a Minnesota intersection. The deadly crash happened shortly before 9:00 on Tuesday night. One of the riders was pronounced dead at the scene and the other died at a hospital. A...
Flooding Forces Popular Rides To Temporarily Close At Minnesota’s Valleyfair
The entire state of Minnesota has been watching the impact of the rain from the past week. Seeing the photos of houses and businesses flooded in Mankato, Waterville, and Spring Valley has left me speechless. I drove on Highway 52 over the weekend and saw the Cannon Valley River looking extremely mad and rough. And the videos of the Rapidan Dam being breached and causing buildings to crumble into the water reminded me so much of the flooding that happened in Yellowstone National Park in 2022. Just devastating!
Video Shows Home Near Damaged Minnesota Dam Being Swept into Flooded River by Rushing Water
Mankato, MN (KROC-AM News)- A home located along a dam in Minnesota that is being overwhelmed by rushing and flooded water has fallen into the river. A weekend of excessive rainfall in southern Minnesota led to increasing water levels on the Blue Earth River. The swollen river began putting pressure...
Minnesota Lynx Win First WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Title
ELMONT, N.Y. -- The Minnesota Lynx are ready for a dialogue change in the WNBA. "You got to talk about us now, you've got no choice," Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said after her team beat the New York Liberty 94-89 to win the Commissioner's Cup Trophy. "We don't really care what you think, except for right now, when we get to say to you, 'You've got to talk about us.'
Southern Minnesota Connection to Federal Sextortion Case
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a Minnesota man accused of coercing juveniles to produce child pornography. The US Attorney for Minnesota says 37-year-old Timothy Lennard Gephardt faces two counts of production and attempted production of child pornography, one count of distribution of child pornography, and one count of interstate communications with the intent to extort.
Man Convicted of Kidnapping That Ended at Cannon Falls Store
Cannon Falls, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Red Wing man today entered Alford pleas to a felony kidnapping charge and a felony count of fleeing police stemming from allegations that he held a woman against her will and led authorities on a high-speed chase in Goodhue County almost 2 years ago.
Minnesota Man Headed to Prison For Killing Infant Son
Fridley, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Minnesota man has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for killing his infant son. 24-year-old Aaron Rathke earlier worked out a plea agreement with prosecutors in Anoka County and admitted to a second-degree murder charge. He was accused of causing the multiple blunt force trauma injuries that claimed the life of five month old Kaiden Rathke on March 1, 2023.
The Minnesota State Fair Just Announced their Final 2024 Grandstand Show
We're two months away from the Minnesota State Fair (aka: the best time of the year) and they just announced their last Grandstand show for 2024!. A crazy fact about me: despite the fact that I'm a massive state fair fan, I've actually never been to a show at the Grandstand. I know, maybe that needs to change this year, because we've got some sweet acts on the way.
Chilling Discovery: Complaint Charging Iowa Woman Describes Deputy Finding Body in Crashed Car Near Eyota
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Iowa woman who was arrested after authorities found a woman’s body in a crashed car near Eyota made her first appearance in Olmsted County Court Tuesday morning. Olmsted County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 32-year-old Margot Lewis on the morning of June 22 after responding to...
$100,000 Powerball Winner in Minnesota
ROSEVILLE (WJON News) -- There was a big Powerball winner in Minnesota during Monday's drawing. Lottery officials say someone who bought a ticket at the Speedway in White Bear Lake won $100,000 with the Power Play. The numbers drawn on Monday night are 5, 6, 36, 53, 69 and the...
Search Effort Shifts for Vulnerable Missing Minnesota Man
Henning, MN (KROC-AM News)- The search effort for a vulnerable missing Minnesota man has entered a new phase. That’s according to a news release issued by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities have deployed multiple air, ground and water resources to find the man since he went missing over the weekend.
Who Else Remembers Video Disks? They Actually Existed!
I know what you're thinking: "Of course, I remember laser disks. I still have some in my basement!" But that's not what I am referring to. I'm talking about video disks. A friend and I were discussing my recent article, "Can You Identify These '70s Objects?" and the topic of home video came up. I then mentioned how much fun we had watching video disks in the early '80s. He replied, "Like video laser disks? The ones that look like giant CDs." I said, "No, the ones that looked like 78 RPM records."
Boy Hurt In Lawnmower Accident Near Cushing
CUSHING TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A child was hurt when his foot was run over by a lawnmower Monday afternoon. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says at 12:44 p.m. they responded to a call of a child being run over by a lawnmower at 260th Street west of Cushing. The Sheriff's Office says a 27-year-old woman was backing up a riding mower when she ran over the foot of a six-year-old boy while the mower was running.
Authorities Seek Help Finding Missing St. Cloud Girl
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has put out an alert on a missing St. Cloud girl. St. Cloud Police were notified that 15-year-old Ezariah Lenay Hall left her home on April 5th to go to Brooklyn Center or possibly the greater Twin Cities area but did not return. Hall has been in phone contact with family.
New Information Indicates Dead Woman Found in Vehicle Near Eyota May Have Had Violent Final Moments
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities are releasing more information about the woman who was found dead in a crashed vehicle in Olmsted County over the weekend. Law enforcement found evidence indicating what could’ve happened during the final moments of her life. The 35-year-old was found dead by Olmsted County...
WARNING: New Real Estate Scam Targets Minnesota Homeowners
Another scam has hit Minnesota and this one is targeting anyone that owns a home. With the Land of 10,000 Lakes being one of the highest homeownership states in the U.S., this scam could easily bring in extra money to the wrong people. CAUTION: New Real Estate Scam Has Hit...
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