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Crash at Southeast Minnesota Intersection Sends Rochester Woman, 2 Others to Hospital
Kellogg, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Rochester woman was among three people taken to a hospital following a crash in Wabasha County. Two vehicles were involved in the crash. The State Patrol responded to the accident shortly before 3:30 Sunday afternoon. The two cars collided at the intersection of Hwy. 61...
Vikings’ Khyree Jackson, 2 former high school teammates killed in car crash in Maryland
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates were killed in an early morning car crash Saturday in Maryland, police and the team said. Jackson, 24, and Isaiah Hazel died at the scene, while Anthony Lytton, Jr., was...
This Minnesota City Now The Best Place For College Grads
Throw that cap in the air and wave it around like you just don't care! Sorry, I couldn't help myself. College is officially behind you, and the working world awaits. But where's the ideal spot to kickstart your career?. Apparently, if you're in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, you're in...
How Many Golden Corrals Are Left In Minnesota? The Answer Might Surprise You
I recently wrote about the best buffet in Minnesota, which made me think about all the buffets I've been to. I've enjoyed several Chinese buffets, all-you-can-eat options at casinos, and a childhood favorite – The Golden Corral. As I've grown older, I've started choosing quality over quantity so I...
Minnesota Now Has Two of the Cleanest Cities in America
I feel like Minnesota is a pretty clean state overall. Don't get me wrong, I see my fair share of litter, which drives me bonkers. BUT, it's nothing compared to places like New York City. Believe or not, NYC was actually not that high on the list or at least not as high as I expected. It's the 16th dirtiest city in the country.
Minnesota Town Now the Most Polite City in the Entire Midwest
Shout out to this Minnesota city that has just been named not just the most polite city in the state, but the most polite city in the entire Midwest!. Maybe there is something to that whole 'Minnesota nice' thing after all. Because while we've all suspected that we're pretty nice here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, a new survey has the proof-- and this city is the most polite in our entire region.
Two People Are Dead, One In Serious Condition In Big Lake Crash
BIG LAKE (WJON News) -- Two people are dead and one person is in serious condition after a crash in Big Lake on Saturday. The Minnesota State Patrol says at 2:45 p.m. a patrol car with the Big Lake Police Department was going south on Highway 25 when the officer observed a car speeding that was going north on Highway 25 in Big Lake near Tarrytown Road. The officer turned around to pursue the car and came upon the vehicle in the ditch where it had rolled.
We Now Know Why This Minnesota Steakhouse Has Such A Strange Name
It's been called one of the best steakhouse chains in the entire country, and we now know why this restaurant with two locations in Minnesota has such a weird name. It's no surprise that Minnesotans like a good steak, right? In fact, steak is a popular meal not just here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes but across the country. According to a survey in this Fox News story, steak is America's favorite meal. And, steak is also the choice nearly 66 percent of Americans say they would have as their LAST meal too.
New Minnesota Laws that Took Effect July 1st, 2024
July 1st was the start of a new fiscal year, so that means new laws have officially taken effect in Minnesota. These new laws have to do with deliveries, driver's tests, education, the environment, and elections. Minnesota's New Laws as of July 1st, 2024. One new law is about using...
Opening Date Just Announced for New Ross Store in Rochester, Minnesota
In the midst of all this rain and flooding, a little glimmer of good news just popped up for Southeast Minnesota. If you love grand openings and new stores, a new store that you are going to love is opening soon in Rochester. Opening Date Just Announced for New Ross...
Minneapolis Now One of Worst Cities in Entire Country For Housing Shortages
(The Center Square) – According to a recent study by Zillow, Minneapolis has the eighth-worst housing shortage in the country. Despite a pandemic construction boom, the home buying site says the U.S. is short 4.5 million homes as of 2022. That year, 8.09 million households lived with nonrelatives, while 3.55 million units were for sale or rent, leaving 4.5 million unaccounted for.
(OPINION) Contrasting Judgements of Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
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Freeborn County Government Center Given All Clear After Bomb Scare, Suspect Identified
Albert Lea, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities have given the Freeborn County Government Center the all clear after the building was evacuated due to a bomb scare on Friday. Freeborn County Sheriff Ryan Shea said the evacuation order was issued shortly after 3 p.m. after Albert Lea Police found a gun lockbox during a traffic stop and arrest.
Houston Astros Outlast Minnesota Twins Blowing 8-Run Lead
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Alex Bregman had a three-run homer and the Houston Astros held off the Minnesota Twins 13-12 on Friday night after taking an eight-run lead into the bottom of the ninth. Jeremy Peña had three hits, scored three times and drove in three runs to help the...
What Will be New after Perkins’ Big Rebrand Across Minnesota
Big changes from Perkins were recently announced. And I mean BIG. They're pretty much changing their whole look! And these changes will be rolled out to all of their locations, including in Minnesota. So what's going to be different once these changes happen?. Menu Changes Coming to Perkins. First, they're...
New Sports Retail Chain Coming To Three Minnesota Cities!
A 'new' sports retailer is coming to Minnesota for the first time, and the retailer is not just opening one store, but rather three stores are being planned for the #BoldNorth. The sports retail store that is coming is based in Kansas and is called Rally House. The sports retailer...
Suspected Pipe Bomb Leads to Evacuation of Southern MN Courthouse
Update: Freeborn County Government Center Given All Clear, Police ID Bomb Scare Suspect. Albert Lea, (KROC-AM News) - An arrest on traffic-related charges led to the evacuation of the Freeborn County Government Center in Albert Lea this afternoon. Details are scant, but Freeborn County Sheriff Ryan Shea says the evacuation...
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