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Twins Clobber Rockies With Season-High 24 Hits
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Willi Castro and Royce Lewis homered and Carlos Correa had a career-best five hits for the Minnesota Twins, who met Colorado starter Austin Gomber with a five-run first inning and finished with a season-high 24 hits in a 17-9 victory over the Rockies on Wednesday. Lewis,...
Celtics Need One More, Beat Mavs In Game 3
DALLAS -- For a few minutes in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, it looked like the Boston Celtics' bad habits would come back to haunt them. The Dallas Mavericks, who appeared finished when they trailed by 21 points with 10 minutes to go, roared back with a 22-2 run, putting Boston's lead in peril and threatening to make this a series.
MSHSL State Baseball Tournaments Open Thursday
MSHSL State High School Baseball Tournaments begin Thursday, June 13, 2024 at various sites in Minnesota. Class 1A and Class 2A games are played at the same complex in St. Cloud. Class 3A contests will utilize Chaska Athletic Park. Class 4a teams enjoy CHS Field in St. Paul. Articles with...
This New Minnesota Store Won’t Have Cashiers or Checkouts
Many of us have gotten used to self-checkouts these days but a new store coming to Minnesota won't have any self-checkouts-- or any checkouts at all. During the pandemic, when keeping to yourself and maintaining that social distance was a thing, self-checkouts began to become more and more popular at grocery and department stores here in Minnesota and across the country.
Multiple Vehicles Collide at Rochester Intersection, Injuries Reported
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- First responders are at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash at a busy Rochester intersection. Limited information is available, however dispatch sent out an injury accident report shortly before 5:40 p.m. Wednesday. The report indicated four vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection of...
Sartell Man Pleads Guilty to Hitting and Killing Pedestrian
FOLEY (WJON News) -- A Sartell man has now pleaded guilty to one count of criminal vehicular homicide after his pickup struck and killed a pedestrian in Sauk Rapids last July. Court records show 26-year-old Tyler Nies was driving northbound on Benton Drive on July 28th when he struck a man in the roadway.
Your 2024 Summer Events Guide for Southeast Minnesota
It's officially summer in Minnesota! And with summer comes a lot of fun events. The summer events across southeast Minnesota kick off this week and I'm really looking forward to all of it!. Summer Events in Southeast Minnesota. What's your favorite annual summer event to go to in the area?...
Trial for Man Charged in Madeline Kingsbury’s Murder Moved of Winona County
Winona, MN (KROC-AM News)- The trial for the man accused of killing Madeline Kingsbury will not occur in Winona County. 30-year-old Adam Fravel, who is facing first and second-degree murder charges connected to the death of the 27-year-old Kingsbury, requested the venue change earlier this year. A grand jury indicted...
Caught in the Act: Rochester Police Find Weapons During Arrest of Rochester Shed Burglars
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Two homeless men are in custody after a Rochester property owner caught them inside of his shed. That’s according to Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson, who says officers responded to the property around 11:00 Tuesday morning. The owner told police he had caught...
Teen Man Accused of Brandishing BB Gun During Rochester Traffic Dispute
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Police arrested a Rochester teenage man accused of threatening another man with a BB gun that appeared to replicate an actual handgun. Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says the incident began with a traffic dispute and escalated after the reported victim threw a stick at the suspect’s car.
Most Amazing Scenic Drives In Minnesota According To Tripadvisor
Right now is the perfect time in Minnesota. We aren't gasping for air because the humidity levels are choking us and our nose hairs aren't freezing. It is perfect. While we are living the good life in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it is a good time to hop in the car and go for a little drive. If you are wondering what roads are the most scenic in Minnesota, below is a list that will take you on one of the most adventures ever!
Severe Weather in Today’s Southern Minnesota Forecast
The National Weather Service says there's a risk of multiple rounds of severe weather across southern Minnesota today. The first round is expected between 11am and 3pm, followed by a second round between 6pm and 10 pm. Very large hail (potentially 2"+), damaging winds, and heavy rains are all possible....
Minnesota Chef Wins Big at the 2024 James Beard Awards
Each year, restaurants, chefs, and restauranteurs from around the country are honored at the James Beard Awards ceremony. The 2024 ceremony took place earlier this week in Chicago where tons of deserving people took home awards, including one Minnesota chef. What are the James Beard Awards?. The James Beard Awards'...
Rochester School Board Gets First Look at Student Transgender Policy
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Members of the Rochester Public Schools Board (RPS) got their first formal look at a draft that outlines the district’s policy for supporting transgender students. It’s been a hot-button issue for RPS. The RPS board did not renew the contract of a counselor who spoke...
Tovar Hits 3-Run Homer, Rockies Beat Minnesota Twins
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Ezequiel Tovar hit a three-run homer, Cal Quantrill kept his strong run going with six scoreless innings and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Tuesday night. Quantrill (6-4), who’s allowed more than two runs just once in his last eight...
Driver Dies in Collision with Semi in Becker
BECKER (WJON News) -- A man died when the pickup he was driving ran into a semi. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 10 in Becker. The semi was going west on Highway 10 in the left turn lane making a...
Authorities Investigating Possible Minnesota House Explosion That Injured Two
Mankato, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities say a possible house explosion caused a fire that injured two young men in southern Minnesota. First responders were dispatched to the incident shortly after 1:30 Tuesday morning. Responding crews found and extinguished a structure fire at the home. The fire and possible explosion occurred...
Case Dismissed: Theft Charges Against Ex-Owner of Well-Known Rochester Body Shop Dropped
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Olmsted County Attorney’s Office has dismissed felony theft charges filed against the former owner of a Rochester body shop. He was charged last Spring after the Rochester Police Department received a report from Virgil’s Auto Repair and Towing regarding a stolen check. An owner of the business indicated the check had been deposited into a different account in January.
Southeast Minnesota’s First Dispensary Hopes to Open this Month
Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota, people have been waiting for retail spaces to open. However, retail stores will not be allowed to open until the beginning of 2025. There's one exception to that rule, though. Tribal nations in Minnesota are allowed to open retail spaces for recreational...
Farm Accident Near Sauk Centre Injures North Branch Man
GETTY TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A North Branch man had to be airlifted to the hospital after a farm accident near Sauk Centre on Saturday. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office was called out to a farm in Getty Township at around 10:00 a.m. The caller told responding deputies that a man was pinned under a tractor that had rolled over.
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