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All of the Southeast Minnesota County Fairs for 2024
10It's the start of fair season in Minnesota! All of the county fairs across southeast Minnesota are coming up quickly, and one of them even starts this week. I remember going to my local county fair every once in a while as a kid and sometimes we'd go to the Minnesota State Fair. But I mainly grew up going to the Iowa State Fair with my grandparents every year.
Good News: Update from Valleyfair Since the Major Flooding
Valleyfair saw some major flooding over the past few weeks with the crazy rain we've been getting in Minnesota this summer. The flooding was so bad it closed some rides at the back of the grounds and their parking lot. Insane Flooding at Valleyfair. I saw drone footage going around...
Rochester Man Accused of Producing Child Porn in Federal Custody
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - The prosecution of a Rochester man accused of producing child pornography has shifted to federal court. A federal Grand Jury last month issued a six count indictment against 27-year-old Kevyn Bradley Heath. Five of the federal charges involve the production and attempted production of child pornography, while the sixth count is for the alleged distribution of child pornography.
$50K Bail For Man Arrested After Chase & Standoff in Austin
Austin, MN (KROC-AM News) - The man was arrested Monday morning after a 10 hour long standoff in Austin was arraigned today on a list of charges. Austin police reported that 47-year-old Kristofar Luiken had a 7-year-old child with him in his vehicle as he led law enforcement officers on a chase from Owatonna to Austin Sunday night. According to the criminal complaint, the pursuit began around 10:30 PM after Luiken allegedly sped away after crashing into a police vehicle in Owatonna.
Minnesota’s Latest Motorcycle Crash Victim Identified
St. Cloud, MN (KROC-AM News) - St. Cloud police have identified the victim of one of the three fatal crashes that occurred in Minnesota on Tuesday. Officials say the victim was driving one of two motorcycles that collided while the motorcyclists were headed east on a busy four-lane street next to a shopping center, which caused one of the drivers to lose control. St. Cloud police say 19-year-old Kaden Johnson of Waite Park ended up crashing into a traffic signal pole and suffered fatal injuries.
State Patrol: Unbuckled Convertible Driver Killed After Turning Against Red Light in Minnesota Intersection Crash
Cottage Grove, MN (KROC-AM News)- The driver of a convertible lost her life after running a red light in a crash at a Minnesota intersection. That’s according to the State Patrol. The two vehicle-crash was one of at least three fatalities reported across the state on Tuesday. First responders...
Search Efforts Continue for Missing, Vulnerable Minnesota Woman
Randolph, MN (KROC-AM News)- Search efforts are continuing in southeast Minnesota for a missing and vulnerable Minnesota woman. She was last seen on Saturday. Authorities say they have searched the area around her residence and did not find anything. The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office identified the missing woman as 56-year-old...
Teenage Boy Drowns in Central Minnesota Quarry
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- A teenage boy drowned at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve in Waite Park. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says at about 4:20 p.m. Tuesday they received a call about a possible drowning at Quarry 11. Witnesses say a 17-year-old boy had jumped off a 10-foot...
BCA Releases New Details in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting at Minnesota Homeless Shelter
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has released new information about a fatal officer involved shooting that happened at a Minnesota homeless shelter. The critical incident occurred on July 1 in Crookston. A statement released shortly after the shooting by the Crookston Police Department...
‘Forced to Close’ News Posted by Popular Southeast Minnesota Restaurant
Just a day after news broke that a movie theater was closing in Rochester, Minnesota, another business in Southeast Minnesota announced it is also closing for good. Amazing Pizza Place in Southeast Minnesota Just Announced It Is Closing on Thursday. If you live in Byron, Minnesota, you probably have had...
WARNING: Smoke Is On Its Way Back to Minnesota and Wisconsin
Take a deep breath while you can! Our world is about to get smokey again. CAUTION: Smoke Is On Its Way Back to Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Most humans don't have to think about taking a breath in and out. But if you are sensitive to air pollution, or have a health condition that can put you at risk when the air quality is low, you are always on alert.
Illinois Man Killed in Crash on I-90 Near Rochester After Striking Tree
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The State Patrol is confirming an Illinois man died in a crash on I-90 near Rochester Tuesday afternoon. The crash is one of at least three fatal collisions reported across Minnesota on Tuesday. At least one person was killed in a collision earlier Tuesday afternoon on...
Minnesota Opens Third New Veterans Home This Year
(The Center Square) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz dedicated a new veterans home in Bemidji on Monday. This is the third veterans home opened this year, with one in both Montevideo and Preston creating nearly 200 new residences. The state Department of Veterans Affairs looks to provide advanced nursing care for both the disabled and aging.
33 New Foods Announced for the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
You know the Minnesota State Fair is fast approaching not only when all of the county fairs are starting to kick off, but also when the new foods are officially announced!. That's right, the state fair officially announced their new foods and also new vendors for the 2024 Great Minnesota Get-Together. There's a total of 33 new foods (and a few drinks) plus 6 new vendors this year.
Possible Fatal Crash on I-90 Just South of Rochester
Update: State Patrol Confirms Fatal Crash on I-90 Near Rochester. Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - It has been especially deadly day a Minnesota roadways. Preliminary reports indicate at least 3 people have perished in separate crashes, including one near Rochester. Law enforcement radio transmissions indicate the crash involved a semi-truck and a car and occurred along westbound I-90 about two and half miles east of the Highway 63 interchange near Stewartville shortly after 5 PM.
Pedestrian Killed at Minnesota Intersection Identified
Brooklyn Park, MN (KROC-AM News) - Authorities have released the name of a man who was killed Sunday evening while crossing a busy street in the Twin Cities. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office says 78-year-old Cuc Tri Tran of Chatsworth California died from multiple blunt force injuries. Police in Brooklyn Park say he was struck by a vehicle at an intersection where a busy commercial area transitions into a residential neighborhood.
Olmsted County Administrator is Resigning to Accept New Position
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Olmsted County is need of a new administrator. It was announced this afternoon that Heidi Welsh, who has worked at the county for the past 11 years and has served as county administrator since 2017, has accepted the position of County Manager in Dakota County. Her resignation will become effective at the end of the month.
Father and His Girlfriend Charged With Minnesota Child’s Death
Moorhead, MN (KROC-AM News) - Conditional bail was set today at $1 million dollars each for a man and woman in the case of a young Minnesota child who died earlier this year. 24-year-old Rosa Esperanza Garza and 22-year-old Shiann Lynn Erickson were formally charged this morning with second-degree murder for their alleged involvement in the death of Garza's three-year-old son. The child perished in the early hours of March 18 after he was rushed to a hospital in Fargo for treatment.
Missing Child Alert: University of Minnesota Police Seek Public’s Help
St. Paul, MN (MinnesotaNow) - The University of Minnesota Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing child. 12-Year-Old Amayah Whitefeather, also known as Ray, was last seen around 3 p.m. on Monday at the Commonwealth Terrace Cooperative, a residential community located south of the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus.
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