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Popular Animal At Minnesota Zoo Has Sadly Died
An extremely sad announcement was shared recently by the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. One of the animals that has called the zoo "home" since the 1990s has passed away. The Minnesota Zoo Announced That Nikita, a Burmese Python, Has Died. "We are saddened to share the news of the...
Florida Panthers Capture Stanley Cup
SUNRISE, Fla. -- The Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup in franchise history with a 2-1 Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night in a thrilling conclusion to a classic playoff series. Winger Sam Reinhart's second-period goal proved to be the winner, as goalie Sergei Bobrovsky...
15 Common Items Amazon Won’t Take Back in Minnesota
The convenience factor for Amazon is through the roof am I right? Need something in a pinch? Amazon it. I order so much on Amazon, the UPS guy knows us by name. But hey, I'm definitely not alone. Minnesotans LOVE Amazon. Check this out: People spent over a million dollars...
Here Are Now The Five Largest Employers in Minnesota
When it comes to employers in the state of Minnesota, the organization that tops the list is one that is pretty familiar to those of us here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal conducted a survey that sought to find out just how many Minnesotans are employed by the various companies, organizations and businesses here in the Gopher State, as well as just which of those organizations has the most employees.
Southeastern Minnesota Faces Enhanced Risk of Severe WX Tonight
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester area and other sections of southeastern Minnesota are included in an area where the National Weather Service says there is in the enhanced risk of severe storms tonight. Forecasters now say there is an 80-90% probability that thunderstorms will develop this evening and...
Flooded River Puts Southern Minnesota Dam in Imminent Failure Condition
Mankato, MN (KROC-AM News)- Emergency responders are monitoring a dam that is being pushed to the brink by a flooded river and debris floating in the water. The deterioration of the dam follows heavy rain that drenched southern Minnesota. The record rainfall led to road closures and rapid rises in...
Police Arrest Two Men for Rochester Knifepoint Robbery, Death Threats
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Two men are in custody in connection to a knife-point robbery reported in Rochester last week. Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson said Monday morning that the robbery was reported around 1:00 Friday afternoon. The victim, described as a male, reported being robbed at knife...
Woman Arrested After Deputies Find Body in Crashed Vehicle on Southeast Minnesota Interstate
Eyota, MN (KROC-AM News)- A woman is in custody after deputies found a body inside of a crashed vehicle on I-90 in Olmsted County over the weekend. That’s according to a news release issued Monday morning by the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies found the crashed vehicle and...
Historic Rainfall Washes Out Records, Swells River and Closes Roads in Southeast Minnesota
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The rain that fell across southeast Minnesota Friday and Saturday will go down in history. The excessive rain caused flooding that forced the closure of multiple major roadways in the area. Multiple rivers and tributaries swelled over their banks following the heavy rains. 16 monitoring stations...
Teen Girl & Rochester Woman Taken to Hospital Following Olmsted County Crash
Dover, MN (KROC-AM News)- A teenage girl and elderly woman were taken to a hospital following a crash in Olmsted County over the weekend. Two vehicles were involved in the crash. It happened around 9:45 Saturday morning. The State Patrol responded to the crash on Hwy. 14 between Dover and St. Charles.
Picturesque Town Now Minnesota’s Coolest Small City
Where is your favorite spot in all of Minnesota? Me, I'm a sucker for Stillwater. I love being on the water and the town is super cute with fun breweries, boutiques, and ice cream shops. It's a great city, but not the coolest spot in Minnesota. The coolest small city...
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