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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...
Bicyclist Taken to Hospital After Being Hit by Vehicle at Downtown Rochester Intersection
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A vehicle hit a bicyclist at an intersection in downtown Rochester during Monday morning’s commute. Limited information is available, however Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson said first responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after 6:30 a.m. The vehicle-bicycle collision occurred at the...
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.
Kwik Trip Unveils Delicious New Donut Perfect for Summer
Kwik Trip has been blessing us with new menu items left and right. Now, they just announced a new donut treat coming to stores, including in Minnesota, and it sounds so good. The flavor is absolutely quintessential to summer. Kwik Trip's Newest Menu Items. Let's do a quick rundown of...
Amazon Announces Big Changes Coming To Packages In Minnesota
You'll soon see a noticeable change in those familiar Amazon packages when they land on your doorstep here in Minnesota. Minnesotans LOVE to shop on Amazon it would seem. According to a recent survey, Amazon was ranked as the Most Trusted Retail Brand in the U.S., even though it didn't even exist until 1994.
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...
What Is the Slang Word Minnesotans Now Say the Most?
While we're sometimes accused of having a distinctly Fargo-esque accent here in Minnesota, most Minnesotans would admit we DO have our own slang here in the Bold North. But which slang word is our favorite?. A survey has compiled a list of the Most Used Slang Words in each of...
Epic Indoor Play Areas to Take the Kids in Minnesota
All of this rain we've been getting is really cramping our summer. Especially for the kids! They get so pumped to be free from school for a few months and then all they can do is sit inside because of the weather. Luckily, we have lots of super cool indoor...
Hazardous Conditions Force One Minnesota State Park To Close
After a stormy week that created storm and flooding damage throughout Minnesota, there are still unsafe conditions in some state parks, as well as roads and trails. Conditions have deteriorated to the point where the Minnesota DNR issued a warning to those who had planned on spending time outdoors over the weekend and beyond. They also announced the closure of a state park would be forced to close due to the rising of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers.
Mind-Blowing Minnesota Rainfall Totals from Past 48 Hours
Since Friday morning, southern Minnesota has been hammered by round after round of excessive rainfall, resulting in high rainfall totals and flooding. Northern Minnesota received upwards to seven or eight inches of rain earlier in the week, this weekend southern Minnesota was the recipient of the rains. Minnesota Rain Totals:...
Now Is The Time to Hit This Switch on Ceiling Fans in Minnesota
Today, our air conditioner decided to start making this extremely loud, nasty noise. It never fails that the items you need the most fail when you need them the most. We've got scorcher temps coming and my house is already 80+ degrees. (I also still have the flannel sheets on our bed because I love how comfy they are - I'm thinking those are getting pulled off tonight.)
Rochester City Council Candidates Offered Democrat Party Support
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Rochester's long history of non-partisan elections for local offices is apparently about to change. Under state election laws, once a city obtains status as a City of First Class when its population officially exceeds 100,000 residents, the introduction of party politics into elections for positions on the City Council becomes optional. Unlike Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth, which have long listed the party affiliations of candidates in elections, the Rochester City Council voted to retain the city's non-partisan tradition even after the U.S. Census pegged Rochester's population at about 106,000 in 2010.
One of the Least-Popular Parks in the US Is Here in Minnesota
Minnesota may be home to 10,000 Lakes, but did you know we're also the home of one of the least popular parks in America?. In addition to those 10,000 lakes (which the DNR says is actually closer to 11,482), Minnesota is also home to 75 state parks and recreation areas. The Bold North is also home to nearly 4,400 campsites that are visited by an average of just under 10 million people each year, according to the DNR. So yeah, Minnesota's parks are pretty popular, right?
Is It True Rochester, MN’s Popular Pittsburgh Blue is Now Closed?
Looks like some rumors are floating around about a popular steakhouse in Minnesota. If you've never heard of Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse...I am shocked because all I have heard today is rumors like the following:. Is The Rumor True That Pittsburgh Blue in Rochester, Minnesota Has Closed?. While the comments were...
Kwik Trip Shows Off New “Baywatch” Swimsuit For Summer
Now that news that a Buccee's is being built in Wisconsin, it seems like another popular gas station is really working hard to get our attention. And...it is working. Not only have they launched milk that tastes like ice cream and teasing about pink lemonade donuts, but now they are making sure we have everything we need for the summer. And by "everything", I mean "swimsuits".
The Most Unusual Town Names In Minnesota, Iowa, And Wisconsin
From Hell to Dickshooter to Intercourse, there are some interesting, unique, and downright unusual town names across the country. A new article was just released with the wackiest town name in each state. Some sound dirty, some are just pure humor gold. Let's first take a peek at some of Minnesota's quirkiest town names:
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