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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...
$3.7 Million in Restitution Ordered in SE MN ‘Romance Scam’ Case
Wabasha, MN (KROC-AM News) - Restitution has been set at more than $3.7 million in the case of a southeastern Minnesota woman who bankrupted her employer by stealing the funds to meet the demands of a so-called "romance scammer." 61-year-old Sharon Ann Schmalzreidt was sentenced this week for her conviction...
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...
Firework Chaos Shuts Down Some Minneapolis Streets For 3rd Year
For the third year in a row, juveniles and or young adults ran parts of downtown Minneapolis until large numbers of officers could clear the streets. From various online videos, it appears that there weren't as many instances of fireworks being shot at bystanders, but there were various reports of fireworks being shot off at officers.
State Patrol IDs Two Minnesota Men Killed in Separate Crashes
(KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol has released the names of two people killed in separate traffic incidents Tuesday night. One of the victims was a 19-year-old man from the Grand Rapids area. The State Patrol says Carter Haithcock of Goodland was fatally injured around 11:20 PM on Tuesday when he was struck by an SUV while he was walking in the traffic lane on Highway 169 in Nashwauk. The Grand Rapids woman driving the SUV was not hurt.
Heavy Showers May Have Contributed to Injury Crash at Oronoco
Oronoco, MN (KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol says two people were hurt in a crash just north of Rochester that occurred while heavy rain was moving through the area this morning. It was a two vehicle collision and was reported just before 7:15 AM on northbound Highway 52 at...
Fireworks Show Make-up Planned for Friday Night in Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Rochester’s annual fireworks show is on track to be made up on Friday night. The display, along with the city’s annual 4th Fest, was called off on Thursday morning due to inclement weather. The event was set to feature food vendors and live music along with the fireworks.
Sheriff: 2 Pounds of Suspected Methamphetamine Found in Vehicle
PINE RIVER (WJON News) -- Sheriff's deputies discovered a large amount of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop. The Cass County Sheriff says on Wednesday investigators conducted a traffic stop on Highway 371 in rural Pine River. A police dog was used to search the vehicle. They say about two...
13 Minnesota Cities to See Spectacular Fireworks on Friday, July 5th
Did you miss out on the Fourth of July fireworks? Don’t worry, because the celebration isn’t over yet!. Due to heavy rain in some areas on Independence Day, several cities in Minnesota have rescheduled their fireworks displays to Friday, July 5th. This means you get a second chance to watch the sky light up and keep the freedom celebrations going!
Minnesota Man in Crisis Arrested After Shootout & Standoff With Police
Bloomington, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after a Minnesota man in crisis was arrested following a shootout and standoff with police. The exchange of gunfire that was followed by a multi-hour standoff occurred early Friday morning. A news release issued by the Bloomington Police...
Driver Distracted by Phone Crashes into Rural Southeast Minnesota Home, Injuries Reported
Stewartville, MN (KROC-AM News)- Two people reported injuries after a vehicle crashed into a southeast Minnesota house on the morning of Independence Day. Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Malinda Olson says deputies responded to the crash around 7:40 Thursday morning. Three adults and a child were inside of the...
Swimmer Dies After Being Rescued From Busy River at Minnesota State Park
Hastings, MN (KROC-AM News)- A swimmer pulled from the water at a Minnesota state park has died. That’s according to a news release issued by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. First responders rescued the man on the morning of July 3 and brought him to a hospital around...
Update: 3 Arrested in Connection to Meeker County Stabbing
LITCHFIELD (WJON News) -- Three people have been arrested in connection to a stabbing incident that happened in Meeker County last month. The Sheriff's Office says 20-year-old Aryianna Pillatzki of Pennock was arrested at a hotel in Willmar on Tuesday afternoon. Forty-eight-year-old David Pillatski of Arco was arrested in a...
Suspected Drunk Driver Arrested After Crashing into Eyota Garage
Eyota, MN (KROC-AM News)- Deputies arrested a suspected drunk driver after he crashed into a garage at an Eyota home. Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Malinda Hanson says the collision was reported around 7:40 Wednesday night. Witnesses flagged down a deputy in the area after the suspect vehicle was...
Plainview Man Awaits Sentencing For 100MPH+ Chase in Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Plainview man today entered guilty pleas to a list of charges stemming from a high-speed chase in the stolen vehicle in Rochester in late May. According to the charges against 25-year-old José Luis Delgado Junior, he was arrested on May 26 after State Troopers used a "pursuit intervention technique" to end a pursuit that began on southbound Highway 52 near the 65th Street Interchange. The court document says a State Trooper responding to reports of an erratic driver spotted the vehicle going more than 90 mph.
I-90 Closure, Detours Planned for Bridge Demolition Project That Starts Monday in Olmsted County
Stewartville, MN (KROC-AM News)- A portion of Interstate 90 in Olmsted County will be closed at the end of next week as crews start a bridge replacement project. MnDOT says crews are set to begin work on the bridge replacement project on Monday. Drivers are being asked to prepare for...
Revealed: Why Some Minnesota Barns Now Have Stars On Them
Now that it's June in Minnesota, many of us will heading out on summer vacations soon. And while you're traveling around our fine state if you happen to see a familiar barn with a star on it, do you know what it means?. Barns are located all across the North...
Customers Now Angry At New Costco Change in Minnesota
'Minnesota nice' may still be a thing but a new change at Costco has customers more than just a little upset. When you think of Costco, you probably think of buying huge packages of toilet paper or paper towels, giant tubs of guacamole, queso, or other delicious dips, and massive packages of coffee and other food items, right?
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