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Incredible Trolls are Lurking in a Minnesota Forest, Here’s How to Find Them
In forests all around Minnesota, you'll find plenty of cool things to ooh and ahh over. There's amazing plant life and animals to watch as you walk around. But that's not all. In one particular Minnesota forest, you can find trolls!. Trolls are Lurking in this Minnesota Forest. Thomas Dambo...
Is This Really the Most Popular HGTV Show in Minnesota?
Minnesotans can't seem to get enough of those home-selling and home renovation shows on HGTV. But the HGTV show most popular here in Minnesota might not be the one you're thinking it is. If you're like my wife and me, you're ADDICTED to HGTV. We watch a TON of those...
Spring Valley Hit Hard by Flooding
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - I-90 was barricaded in Austin for hours and widespread flooding has been reported throughout southeastern Minnesota in the aftermath of the torrential rains that have fallen across the region since Friday. The Minnesota Department of Transportation was forced to shut down both lanes of I-90...
Revolutionary Inventions You Didn’t Know Came from Minnesota
Lots of cool things were invented in Minnesota. We are all aware of the well-known Minnesota inventions like SPAM, Scotch Tape, and Post-Its (regardless of what they say in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion movie lol). But, there are some things on this list that totally blew my mind like the toaster!
Minnesota-Based Celebrity Fitness Expert Facing Multiple Lawsuits
Ali Holman is a well-known fitness expert based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Holman founded CoreCamper.com, a popular website that offers 20-minute online workouts and meal plans, and was once named one of the "Most Influential People in Minneapolis" by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Disturbing details about Holman's side hustle have recently surfaced and...
Minnesota Woman Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Theft from Her Family Friend & Employer
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota woman has been sentenced for embezzling millions of dollars from her employer. That’s according to a news release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Minnesota. She was accused of conducting the theft scheme for more than six years at a company...
See Where in Minnesota These 9 Celebrities Were Born
Minnesota may be known as the Land of 10,000 lakes, but we've also produced our share of well known celebrities too. Here's a look at where some of our state's most famous sons and daughters were born. Famous Minnesota Born Celebrities. In addition to all those folks, you can add:
Minnesota’s Mosquitoes Are Coming Back in a Big Way
They're an annoyingly familiar part of the warm weather season and now mosquitoes are set to come back in a big way here in Minnesota. While the extreme drought that enveloped much of the Land of 10,000 Lakes the past several years took its toll on crops, lawns and lake levels across our fair state, one of the 'benefits' (if you can call it that) of that stretch of abnormally dry weather was that the mosquitoes weren't quite as bad.
Rochesterfest Vendors: Caribbean Delights, Cookies, and Fair Food Favorites
Rochesterfest is set to take place from June 21 to June 30. This year's festival features a lineup of activities and entertainment for the entire community. Most of the event will be held at Soldier's Memorial Field, where attendees can enjoy family-friendly activities such as laser tag, magic shows, and a bubble dance party. Live music is always a highlight and there is always a huge selection of food vendors offering delicious options to satisfy every palate.
5 Vehicle Pile-Up on Highway 52 Near Chatfield
Chatfield, MN (KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol has released limited information concerning a multi-vehicle crash that shut down traffic on Highway 52 near Chatfield this afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after 1 PM at the highway's intersection with 130th Avenue Southeast, which is about 2 miles northwest of Chatfield....
Young Minnesota Child Drowned in Backyard Swimming Pool
Cottage Grove, MN (KROC-AM News) - Authorities in a Twin Cities suburb are investigating the apparent drowning death of a young child. The Cottage Grove Public Safety Department says emergency crews responded around 2:45 PM on Thursday to a home after receiving a report of a three-year-old girl found in a swimming pool. A news release indicates family and neighbors found the child unresponsive and began lifesaving measures.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING For Rochester & Surrounding Areas
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED. The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a. * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Dodge County in southeastern Minnesota... Northwestern Mower County in southeastern Minnesota... Western Olmsted County in southeastern Minnesota... * Until 530 PM CDT. * At 222 PM CDT, Doppler radar...
Arrest Warrant For Rochester Man After He Skipped His Sentencing
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - An arrest warrant was issued today for a Rochester man who failed to show up in court for his sentencing hearing in a case involving an exchange of gunfire outside an apartment complex last year. 28-year-old Joshua Eugene Adams earlier this year entered a guilty...
Charges: Convicted Felon Robbed Motorcyclist at Rochester Business
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A man convicted of multiple felony crimes is facing new charges connected to the alleged robbery of a motorcyclist outside of a Rochester business. That’s according to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County Court on Thursday. Rochester Police responded to the alleged robbery shortly...
Suspect Identified in Brutal Minnesota Murders After 28 Years
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA (WJON News) -- Twenty-eight years later the FBI says it has solved who killed a St. Cloud woman. They announced Thursday a suspect has been identified in the murders of Julianne "Julie" Williams and Laura "Lollie" Winans in the Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, in May 1996. They were...
State Patrol Identifies Motorcyclist Killed in Southeast Minnesota Crash
Blooming Prairie, MN (KROC-AM News)- The State Patrol has released the name of the motorcyclist who was killed in a crash in southeast Minnesota on Thursday. Preliminary information indicated the motorcycle operator was a 57-year-old man from Austin. The State Patrol responded to the deadly crash near Blooming Prairie shortly...
Teen Arrested After Stabbing in Stewartville, Victim Taken to Hospital
Stewartville, MN (KROC-AM News)- Deputies arrested a teenage boy following a stabbing in Stewartville on Thursday. That’s according to Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Captain Tim Parkin. He said deputies were dispatched to the report of an assault around 2:40 p.m. Deputies were advised that two adults were arguing...
Flooding Closes Part of I-90 As Flood Watch Begins Throughout Minnesota
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Flood Watch is now in effect for multiple Minnesota Counties. The watch coincides with the arrival of the first of multiple waves of what is predicted to be heavy rainfall in southern Minnesota. The watch area stretches from far western Minnesota to the Mississippi River...
Teen Girl Killed in Head-on Crash with Pick-Up on Rural Minnesota Highway
Park Rapids, MN (KROC-AM News)- A teenage girl was killed in a head-on crash on a rural Minnesota highway Thursday. A car and a pick-up were involved in the fatality. The State Patrol responded to the deadly two-vehicle collision shortly after 10:00 Thursday morning. No passengers were in either vehicle....
7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh
Comedy can quickly become outdated as styles, mannerisms, and references lose their appeal faster than ever. This rapid evolution often leaves some TV shows seeming outdated in no time at all. That said, when you revisit some of the more popular recurring sketches from The Carol Burnett Show, it becomes...
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