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8 Charged In Central MN Human Trafficking Case
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Eight people have been arrested and charged for human trafficking in the St. Cloud Area. The Central Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force says seven people were arrested for attempting to purchase sex, a gross misdemeanor, and one person was arrested for felony-level electronic solicitation of a child.
New Forecast For Fireworks Is Looking Nasty in Minnesota
Minnesota, it is time to rally together. And if you live in Northern Iowa, you might want to join the Land of 10,000 Lakes for this because the forecast for the Fourth of July was just posted and things are not looking great. The Forecast For the Fourth of July...
Minnesota Twins Stretch HR Streak To 20 Games In Win Over Tigers
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Manny Margot and Carlos Correa went deep to keep Minnesota's club-record home run streak going at 20 games, and the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Tuesday night. Byron Buxton scored the go-ahead run in the seventh with a head-first dive into home plate after...
FOR SALE: Minnesota Church has Been Turned Into Beautiful Home
I love checking out different things people have done to their homes to make it theirs. Whether it's a DIY project or a huge remodel, they're all so cool. For this particular Minnesota home, it was a complete overhaul. Church-Turned-Home For Sale in Minnesota. Every once in a while, I...
Minnesota’s Largest Fireworks Display to Proceed Rain or Shine
As the Fourth of July approaches, everyone has their fingers crossed, hoping that Mother Nature cooperates and doesn't rain on the parade—or the BBQs, picnics, and other get-togethers that make this holiday special. While these activities are a big part of the fun, the fireworks are always the main event.
Minnesota Celebrity Chef Arrested After Threatening to Shoot Girlfriend
In some shocking news involving one of Minnesota's most popular chefs, prosecutors in Minneapolis have charged the celebrity chef for threatening to shoot his girlfriend and for squeezing her neck in an incident last week. People Magazine is reporting that the girlfriend of the chef, aged 24, told police that...
Faribault Man Charged with Murder of Faribault Man in Lakeville
A 24 year old Faribault man has been charged with allegedly killing a 22 year old Faribault man at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Lakeville Saturday. Ahmed Ibrahim Cariif was pronounced deceased at the scene despite first aid efforts. Mohamed Aden Hared told Dakota County dispatchers that he accidently shot his co-worker.
Well-Known SE Minnesota Mexican Restaurant Quietly Closes Down
Major restaurants have been shuttering locations all around the country and across Minnesota. From Red Lobster and Applebee's to Hooters and Pizza Hut, the food service industry has been taking some hard hits. Local restaurants are feeling the impact as well, with neighborhood spots also shutting down. The latest is...
Rochester Police Seek Assistance in Locating Predatory Offender
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Rochester Police are requesting the public's assistance in locating a predatory offender. An alert issued by the Police Department Tuesday afternoon indicates a state agent contacted local authorities and informed them that 41-year-old Carvell Williams had tampered with his electronic monitoring device on Sunday. He has since failed to return to his placement location.
2 Arrested in Connection With Child Being Shot in Elgin Last Week
Wabasha, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Wabasha County Sheriff's Office today reported two arrests in connection with an accidental shooting last week that wounded a young child. Sheriff's Captain Curt Struwe deputies, with assistance from the Rochester Police Department, apprehended Raymond Tony Duque and Nicole Lynn the McGee. He says...
Another No-Show For Sentencing Results in Arrest Warrant
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - An arrest warrant was issued today for a man who failed to show up in Olmsted County Court for his sentencing hearing. Court records show 42-year-old Jesus Rodriguez was scheduled for sentencing on Monday in the case where he was accused of pointing a gun at another man and threatening to kill him at a local convenience store last summer. He was arrested last July after a man told Rochester police that he was refueling his vehicle when he was approached by a man he did not know who was yelling in both Spanish and English before the man went back to his vehicle and returned with a handgun.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Minnesota Guest Scores Big Jackpot with $5 Bet at Iowa Casino
I can't even imagine how exciting it would be to win a huge jackpot at a casino. When the slot machine's lights start flashing or the dealer announces the winning hand, my heart would race with disbelief and joy. That rush of adrenaline would be like nothing else. Two weeks...
Rochester Man Sentenced For Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting Child
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A 74-year-old Rochester man was sentenced today in Olmsted County Court for repeatedly sexually assaulting a young child. Robert Charles Baker recently entered a guilty plea to a first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge. Under the terms of the plea deal, Olmsted County prosecutors agreed to drop at their request for an aggravated sentence in the case.
Drugged Driving Arrests Spike in Olmsted County After New Minnesota Law Takes Effect
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Olmsted County is seeing a spike in drugged driving arrests to start off the year. That’s according to data released by the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office. The drugged driving arrests are fueling a large increase in arrests for impaired driving throughout the county through the first nearly six months of 2024.
The Number One Party School in Minnesota Might Surprise You
When you go to college there are so many different choices you have to make. What you're going to major in, what clubs you want to be in, and if you want to do any sports. Another big piece of college life is partying. Going out, even if it's just...
Exciting New Changes Just Announced For Minnesota-Based Magazine
A big change has been announced for an amazing magazine published in Minnesota. And if you are a woman, this is a magazine you should be reading. #JustSayin. Exciting Change Is Brewing For Minnesota-Based Magazine. A little tease happened on social media recently by a Minnesota-based magazine. This magazine is...
Illegal Border Crossings at Northern Border Continue to Break Records
(The Center Square) – Illegal border crossings at the northern border continue to break records, according to the latest data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. A record-breaking 18,644, were apprehended illegally entering the U.S. at the northern border in May, the highest total for the month of May in recorded history.
Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Young Man Killed in Rochester Motorcycle Crash
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the young Rochester man who died in a motorcycle crash in Rochester on Sunday evening. Deputies responded to the fatality around 7:30 on Sunday night. The deadly crash occurred along Bamber Valley Rd. Southwest near...
Iowa Woman Found With Body Near Eyota Makes First Court Appearance on Murder Charges
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Iowa woman found with a body in her crashed vehicle near Eyota last month has made her first court appearance on murder charges. 32-year-old Margot Lewis was arraigned on two counts of second-degree murder in Hennepin County Court in Minneapolis on Monday. She was charged in connection to the death of 35-year-old Liaria Tsai last week.
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