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Two Minnesota Spots Are Now Some Of The ‘Best Places To Visit’ In US
If you're looking to head out on a family vacation, you don't have to go very far because two sights in Minnesota have just been named some of the Best Places To Visit in the entire country. One of the cool things about living in a country the size of...
UPDATES: Latest On The Ship On Lake Superior That Collided With Something, Taking On Water
UPDATED 5:00 pm 6/8/2024: While we don't yet know for sure why the ship started taking on water Saturday morning, a safe conclusion has been reached for the crew and cargo. Here's a walk through the events. Saturday morning, a Canadian freighter with a load of taconite that had departed...
MSHSL State Baseball Tournament Seeds
Zumbrota-Mazeppa was voted #5 seed in Class 2A, Northfield was not seeded among top five Class 3A teams participating in MSHSL State Baseball Tournaments. Section 1A representative Lyle-Pacelli is #3 in Class 1A and Farmington received #2 seed in Class 4A. Tournaments begin Thursday, June 13, 2024 at various sites...
Woman Charged for Drug Sales Following 2023 Rochester Meth Bust
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Olmsted County Attorney’s Office has filed drug sales charges against a woman following a meth bust in Rochester last fall. Law enforcement found the suspected drugs and drug sale evidence after executing a search warrant in Rochester last September. The criminal complaint was filed in Olmsted County Court Friday.
Nationally Acclaimed Minnesota Pizza Shop is Planning New Second Location
A pizza shop in Minnesota that was recognized nationally just last year has plans to expand to a second location. This particular pizza joint has been praised for their unique yet delicious pizzas. Unique Pizzas Served in Minnesota. This shop serves pizzas like a Thai red curry pizza, pizza with...
New Program Lets Minnesotans Take Shelter Dogs Out on ‘Field Trips’
There's an amazing new program in Minnesota that allows people to come take shelter dogs out on little 'field trips' for the day. I think this is such a good idea and I hope it's something that gets expanded to other shelters!. Benefits of These Doggy Field Trips. Tons of...
Enormous Castle-Like Home In Minnesota Will Blow You Away
If you've been waiting for a castle-like house with all the bells and whistles to hit the market here in Minnesota, it's finally here and it will legit blow you away. Not only is it exquisite from the outside, but the inside is chalk-full of character and charm. You will swoon over the wine cellar, the primary bedroom is to die for, and it has the most incredible enclosed outdoor kitchen that will have you drooling.
YIKES! Homes With The Most Mice And Rats Are In These 2 Minnesota Towns
Being in the heart of the action every day is exciting, but city life can get a little...well, dirty. We're talking congested traffic, trash cans that are overflowing, and maybe even a furry visitor spotted running next to a wall (gross). Yeah, if that last bit of "dirty" that some cities experience isn't your thing, there are two cities in Minnesota you might not want to claim as "home".
URGENT NEED! Blood Levels In Minnesota Are Low
Whenever I see this urgent message, my heart hurts a bit. I personally know how it feels to have a family member who is ill. To know that there is a possibility my loved one may not have what they need to be as healthy as possible is extremely concerning. Right now, that need is here in Minnesota.
MSHSL State Softball Champions Determined
The Randolph Rockets moved from Class 1A to Class 2A this year due to the enrollment criteria set up by the Minnesota State High School League ( MSHSL). It didn't seem to faze them, capping off their season with a 3-0 win over Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Friday, June 7, 2024 to capture their second title in 4 years. Randolph has been to the State Fastpitch Tournament six years in a row.
Unbuckled Driver Killed in Crash on Interstate in Southeast Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN (KROC-AM News)- A two vehicle collision claimed the life of a Minnesota man early Saturday morning. It happened on Interstate 90 in southeast Minnesota. Emergency responders were dispatched to the collision in Freeborn County around 1:40 a.m. A car and semi traveling west on the interstate collided...
Trial Date Set for Rochester Drive-By Shooting Case
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A trial date has been set for a man accused of driving a vehicle involved in a Rochester drive-by shooting earlier this year. Rochester Police responded to reports of gunfire in the area of 41st St. and East Frontage Rd. Northwest on the morning of March 30. Officers found multiple spent shell casings at the scene, the criminal complaint says.
5 of 7 Defendants Convicted in Feeding Our Future Fraud Case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A jury convicted five Minnesota residents but acquitted two others on Friday for their roles in a scheme to steal more than $40 million that was supposed to feed children during the coronavirus pandemic. The case received widespread attention after someone tried to bribe a juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash.
Two Arrested in Major Rochester Fentanyl & Cocaine Trafficking Bust
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Two suspected drug traffickers from Rochester were busted during a traffic stop in Olmsted County Thursday morning. Both men were arraigned on felony drug charges in Olmsted County Court on Friday morning. The suspected drugs were found in the spare tire area of the vehicle. The...
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