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Southeast Minnesota Man Sentenced for Teen’s Drug Overdose Death
Red Wing, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man has been sentenced in connection with the fatal drug overdose of a teenager. The Red Wing man entered into a plea agreement in March just days before his murder trial was scheduled to start. The criminal complaint accuses 46-year-old DeShawn Lee Smith...
UNDERCOVER: What it is Like to Be Homeless Right Now in Rochester, MN
The Homeless Experiment To Expose The Hostility in Rochester, Minnesota. With a hidden camera and me dressed up as someone who appeared to be homeless, I had a plan - sit in downtown Rochester, specifically in front of some of the businesses where it is known that people are rude to those experiencing homelessness.
Iowa Dog is the New Title-Holder of ‘World’s Tallest Dog’
A dog in Iowa now holds the record for the tallest dog in the world! I love dogs of all sizes but big dogs always get me because most of the time they're just big couch potatoes. 'Gentle giants', as people like to call them. And this Iowa dog is no different.
Minnesota Police Can No Longer Ask You this Common Traffic Stop Question
If you've been pulled over by a cop, you more than likely have heard this question before. But we won't be hearing it anymore in Minnesota thanks to a law that changed just a couple of weeks ago. The Embarrassing Thing That Got Me Pulled Over. Really quick side story...
Minnesota Bakery Now Called The Best Donut Shop In The State!
A few weeks ago, my family took a road trip to Winona for what I thought was Minnesota's best donut shop. According to the latest story on Yelp, I should have driven in a different direction because while Bloedow's is amazing, it wasn't picked as the best. Yelp Announces Best...
Everything You Need to Know About Rochester’s 4th of July Festival
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The City of Rochester has released details of its official 2024 4th Fest Independence Day celebration. Organized by the Rochester Public Music Department, the annual 4th Fest event is free and open to the public with live music and local food and drink vendors. The...
It’s Illegal To Throw These Items Away in Minnesota
Did you know that simply tossing one of these items in the trash could get you in trouble here in Minnesota?. There are many items we all throw in the garbage every day here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, right? Many of them we don't even think much about, we just throw them away. But there are some items, some you might not even think much about, that could cause problems when thrown in the regular trash. If it's serious, it could even get you a fine!
How a Minnesota Man’s DUI Arrest Saved His Life
Everyone knows that getting a DUI can mess up your life. You might face big fines, lose your driver's license, or even end up in jail, costing you a lot of money and time dealing with the legal system. Your car insurance rates will probably skyrocket, and it can also hurt your job prospects, damage your reputation, and strain relationships with family and friends.
Two Women Groped By Unknown Man Riding Bike On Busy Minnesota Trail
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department is looking for a man suspected of groping two women on a busy southeast Minnesota trail. Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says officers responded to a pair of sexual assault reports at the trail Sunday afternoon. The incidents were reported separately but are...
MN Restaurant Now Called Best Under-the-Radar Steakhouse In Entire State
Minnesota is filled with many restaurants that serve steak, but only one of them was named the best under-the-radar steakhouse in the entire state. Grilling and smoking various meats has become fairly popular here in Minnesota. It's no surprise, I guess, seeing 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.
The Only Five-Star Hotel in Minnesota Is Now Two Years Old
It's the only five-star rated hotel in the entire state of Minnesota, and it is celebrating its second anniversary this month. In case you haven't stayed there yet, here's what it's like to be one of its guests. What's the definition of a 5-star hotel?. You might be wondering (like...
17 Minnesota Companies Are Now on the Fortune 500 List
The new list is out and 17 of the top 500 companies in the country are headquartered right here in Minnesota this year. And that list includes some familiar Minnesota names. Fortune is a business magazine and website that's been ranking companies in the U.S. according to their revenue for a while now. It's quite an achievement to land on their top 500 list. In addition to bragging rights, it means your business can call itself a 'Fortune 500 company.' And now 17 firms here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes can make that claim this year.
Minnesota College Cuts Dozens of Programs Following $24 Million Budget Deficit
(The Center Square) – Due to declining enrollment, St. Cloud State University is expected to cut 94 programs and dozens of staff or face millions in debt. Over the past decade, enrollment has fallen by about 6,000 students, representing 38% of the student body. While it follows a general trend of declining enrollment at colleges across the country, St. Cloud State University has been hit especially hard with a $24 million budget gap for the following fiscal year.
Destructive Severe Thunderstorm Leaves Damaging Wake After Striking Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Cleanup efforts are underway across Rochester and southeast Minnesota after a destructive thunderstorm hit the area Monday morning. Many southeastern Minnesotans woke up to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on the morning of June 17. The National Weather Service says trained storm spotters reported measuring a peak...
Man’s Body Found in Rochester Park, Investigation Underway
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A death investigation is underway after a passerby discovered a man’s body in a Rochester park. Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says the man’s body was found on Saturday morning. A passerby reported discovering the corpse to police shortly before 7 a.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Downs Trees, Knocks out Power in Southeast Minnesota
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A severe thunderstorm packed heavy rain and damaging winds as it swept across southeast Minnesota Monday morning. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm warning for Dodge, Olmsted, Goodhue, Winona and Wabasha Counties. The warning was allowed to expire at 7:15 a.m. A Severe Thunderstorm...
Two Taken to Hospitals After Downtown Winona Motorcycle Crash
Winona, MN (KROC-AM News)- Two people were hurt in a motorcycle crash in downtown Winona on Sunday. It happened shortly after 1:45 p.m. A car and motorcycle were involved in the crash. The State Patrol responded to the motorcycle crash at an alley entrance to Hwy. 43 near the Winona...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Olmsted, Dodge Counties
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Winona County in southeastern Minnesota... Northeastern Olmsted County in southeastern Minnesota... Wabasha County in southeastern Minnesota... * Until 715 AM CDT. * At 632 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Oronoco, or 10 miles north of Rochester, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. Tree damage and a wind gust of 62 mph was measured in Rochester at 630am. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Wabasha and Kellogg around 705 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include South Troy, Whitewater State Park, Pioneer Campground, County Roads 9 And 10, Rattelsnake Point, Whitman, and County Roads 28 And 31. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Minnesota Twins Take Doubleheader From A’s In Sweep
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Jose Miranda hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 8-7 Sunday night to take both games of a split doubleheader and finish a sweep of the four-game series. Willi Castro had three hits, and Carlos Correa...
10 Ridiculous Things Wisconsinites Think About Minnesota
Minnesota and Wisconsin may be neighbors and share a common border, but that's where some of the similarities end. In fact, did you know there are 10 ridiculous things just about every person from Wisconsin thinks about Minnesota?. Let me start off by saying I'm a reformed Wisconsinite. Full disclosure...
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