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Minnesota’s Traveling Food Truck Festival: 3 Cities, 50 Trucks
Get ready for the ultimate cheat day. Minnesota's Food Truck Festival is hitting the road this year. The family-friendly event has expanded to include 50 food trucks and will stop in three Minnesota cities this summer. While you enjoy food and drinks from different local vendors, you can also have...
Minnesota Has Specific Window Tint Laws That Vary By Vehicle
Tinting your car windows can give you that cool, sleek look and a bit more privacy, but before you go all out with those dark tints, it's important to know what the law says about how much tint is too much tint in Minnesota. Minnesota law is pretty specific about...
Popular Chain In Minnesota Now Closing Numerous US Locations
The surge created by Walker Hayes has worn off. 'Fancy Like' was a big hit in 2022 and boosted Applebee's sales above pre-pandemic levels from 2019. But now, the once-thriving chain restaurant is facing difficulties and its parent company has announced multiple locations will close this year. Applebee’s is one...
Ultimate Guide to the Amazing Thursdays Downtown in Rochester, MN
Looks like some buzz is starting to happen for one of the biggest weekly parties in Minnesota! If you love live music, food, tasty drinks, or just hanging with friends, this is one party you'll need to check out at least once this summer. And you know this is a pretty good party because even the famous Gerard Butler has appeared a few times.
Eight Minnesota Cities Included on 2024’s Worst For Bed Bugs List
I travel a lot and I've seen some gross things in hotels, but fortunately, I've never had to deal with bed bugs. These nasty pests are nocturnal and feed on the blood of sleeping people. Even worse, they're great travelers, hitching rides on luggage and spreading to new places. Find...
Family of Ricky Cobb II Requests Federal Investigation
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nyra Fields-Miller was making breakfast for her family last weekend when the county attorney’s office called with an urgent request to speak with her in person. Hours later, officials told her that prosecutors were dismissing murder and manslaughter charges against the Minnesota state trooper who shot and killed her son last summer.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Crash in SE Minnesota
Red Wing, MN (KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol says a motorcyclist from Red Wing was not wearing a helmet when he was involved in a traffic crash this morning on Highway 61. The incident was reported around 11:15 AM at an intersection in Red Wing. The State Patrol says 62-year-old John Wiese was driving a motorcycle that collided with a southbound SUV when he made a U-turn from northbound to southbound Highway 61.
Minnesota’s Take-A-Kid Fishing Weekend Returns Friday
UNDATED (WJON News) -- June is Great Outdoors Month in Minnesota and the DNR is urging adults to get kids out to wet a line. This weekend is Take-A-Kid Fishing Weekend where adults don't have to have a fishing license if they take a child 15-years-old or younger with them to fish.
Guilty Plea in Rochester Child Pornography Investigation
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man today admitted to a child pornography charge stemming from a Rochester Police Department investigation last year. 30-year-old Darith Chan Hin entered a guilty plea to a single count of possession of child pornography. The criminal complaint against him alleged that numerous videos were found on his cell phone depicting young girls, around 8 to 10 years old, engaged in sexual acts.
Residents of NW Rochester Home Chased Out by Kitchen Fire
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester Fire Department responded to a residential fire this morning. Officials say it was reported just before 8:30 AM at 1320 42nd Street Northwest. The first firefighters to arrive at the scene found smoke showing from the upper level of the home. The fire...
Minnesota Officials ID 2 Teens Killed in Fiery Crash on Saturday
Mankato, MN (KROC-AM News) - Authorities have released the names of two teenagers who were killed in a fiery crash last weekend in south-central Minnesota. The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office says the teenage victims were in one of two cars that collided head-on on a rural highway several miles south of Mankato just before 1 PM on Saturday. One of the cars caught fire and it's believed both of the victims were in that vehicle.
Woman Killed, 3 Young Girls & Trucker Hospitalized After Crash at Minnesota Intersection
Wabasso, MN (KROC-AM News)- A woman was killed and four people, including three children, were hurt following a crash at a Minnesota intersection. Two vehicles were involved in the deadly collision. The State Patrol responded to the crash in southwestern Minnesota’s Redwood County shortly after 12:30 Monday afternoon. The...
Rochester City Council Votes to Commit Millions to Large Downtown Housing Development
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester City Council has made a sizable financial commitment to continue development of a housing complex in downtown Rochester. The elected leaders approved the commitment on a unanimous vote. The project’s price tag has increased by nearly $30 million since 2022 due to rising interest rates and construction costs, according to the agenda item.
Owner of Unauthorized Rochester Nightclub Accused of Committing Tax Fraud
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The owner of a Rochester business is facing nine felony counts of tax-related crimes. The charges, filed Monday in Olmsted County Court, are the result of an investigation conducted by the Rochester Police Department, Minnesota Department of Public Safety and Minnesota Department of revenue. The charging...
Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Threat Posted for Nearly All of Minnesota Tuesday
Undated (KROC-AM News)- A severe weather threat has been posted for the majority of Minnesota’s 87 counties. The National Weather Service is predicting a long and narrow line of storms, that’s predicted to stretch from northern Iowa to the Canadian border, could pack a possibly severe punch as it moves across the state Tuesday.
Authorities Find Body of Final Missing Canoeist in Boundary Waters
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities have the located body of the final person who was reported missing following a water emergency on a Minnesota lake more than two weeks ago. A news release issued Monday by the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says the search for the missing Minnesota canoeist...
These Are Now the Naughtiest-Sounding Names in Minnesota
Minnesota may be the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but it's also the land of several risque-sounding names. How many of these make-you-blush names have you heard of?. I'm guessing these Minnesota city and town names weren't meant to sound naughty, but they kinda do anyway. (And, yes, I apparently have the mindset of a 12-year-old boy. My bad.)
Popular Comedian To Record Netflix Special, Final Stand-Up Tour in Minnesota This Summer
Minneapolis Will Be the Last Place to See This Famous Comedian Live. One of the biggest names in comedy and daytime television will be coming to Minnesota this summer for the last two dates of her final stand-up comedy tour. There are two Minnesota dates on the schedule for this...
Five Lucky People Hit Major Jackpots at Minnesota Casino
Imagine kicking off your summer with a jaw-dropping jackpot win! What would be the first thing on your to-do list? Maybe you'd snag tickets to every concert on your bucket list, jet off on a luxurious family vacation, or finally build that dream pool in your backyard. This fantasy just...
Here Are the Deadliest Roads in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin
It's road tripping season! Before you hop in your car to take the fam on an adventure, check out this list to discover the most dangerous roads in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. While many roads provide safe travel and breathtaking scenery, there are others where extra caution is required. Some...
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