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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...
Mayo Clinic Gets Massive Donation for Major AI Cancer Research Initiative
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Mayo Clinic announced Tuesday that it has received a massive donation towards its initiative to transform healthcare. A southeastern Minnesota native made the contribution. A news release says the multi-million dollar gift will accelerate Mayo’s ability to use Artificial Intelligence to assist with early detection and intervention in cancer.
Rapidan Dam Store: ‘We Will Be Open In Some Way Or Shape’
It's been a stressful few days for one Southern Minnesota business. The pie institution known as The Rapidan Dam Store, has been in business since the Rapidan Dam was built back in 1910. The Dam Store's owners home, which fell into the river, are now homeless, but that hasn't broken their spirit.
New Charges Reveal Bloody Scene & Relationship Between Victim and Suspect in Minnesota Murder Case That Was Launched by Crash
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Iowa woman, who was found with a body at a crash scene in Olmsted County, is now facing murder charges. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office filed the charges against 32-year-old Margot Lewis on Wednesday, one day after she was arraigned on a charge of interfering with a dead body in Olmsted County Court.
BCA Shares New Details About Minnesota Officer Shooting During Dead Baby Investigation
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has released new information regarding an officer-involved shooting that was connected to the death of an infant. A statement previously issued by the Brooklyn Park Police Department indicated the shooting occurred after officers were sent to a residence...
Pine Island Man Sentenced For Shooting at Officers in Standoff
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Pine Island man who opened fire on law enforcement officers during a 2022 standoff has been sentenced to prison but was granted a downward departure from sentencing guidelines. 39-year-old Michael Molitor was arrested on the evening of August 20, 2022 following a standoff at...
New Flood Update And Restrictions at Minnesota’s Valleyfair
Rain, rain, please...for the love of all things, just go away. This past week has been brutal for numerous cities in Iowa as well as Mankato, Waterville, and Spring Valley in Minnesota. And the videos of the Rapidan Dam being breached and causing buildings to crumble into the water are absolutely heartbreaking. Valleyfair in Minnesota even had to temporarily close a few popular rides due to flooding at their location. Unfortunately, the situation has not improved at the park and another update was just provided.
$2 Million Lottery Winner in Central Minnesota
ROSEVILLE (WJON News) -- Someone playing the lottery in central Minnesota has won over $2 million. The Minnesota State Lottery says there was a winning ticket Wednesday night in the Gopher 5 game worth $2,045,590, which is a record jackpot for the game. The ticket was sold at Orton's Baxter...
Second Time’s The Charm? Minnesota E-Bike Rebate Program Announces New Application Date
After a colossal technological problem the first time around, Minnesota's e-bike rebate application program is going to try launching a second time. Nearly a month ago, the Minnesota Department of Revenue opened applications to residents of the state to claim rebate funds to put toward the purchase of a new e-bike. The site immediately crashed, being overloaded by a high amount of traffic.
Two Minnesota Lake Towns Named Some of the Greatest to Visit this Summer
It's time to hit the lake! And as we know, Minnesota has tons of options. We're not the Land of 10,000 Lakes for nothing. But sometimes when lists are created of the best lakes or best lake towns in the country we get jipped. Not this time, though! A new...
Why Are Minnesotans Now Putting Umbrellas Over Their AC’s?
There's a hack going around Minnesota again this summer that says putting an umbrella or tent over your air conditioner will make it run better. But does it actually work?. While summer isn't even a whole week old, some parts of the North Star State have already been dealing with warmer temperatures and super-high humidity already. And, with July and August still ahead, most of us will likely also experience those elements of a Minnesota summer in the not-too-distant future.
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