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WARNING: Dangerous Plant Growing Rapidly Right Now In Minnesota
CAUTION! The landscape in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin is about to turn from purple flowers popping up everywhere that are toxic to dogs to...plants that can lead to severe burns and send you to the Emergency Room. And based on my walk the other day, that second plant has already started to pop up through the ground.
Crow River Accident Leaves Teenage Girl Fighting for Her Life
HANOVER (WJON News) -- A teenage girl is clinging to life after a near-drowning incident in the Crow River in Hanover. The Wright County Sheriff's Office got a call of a possible drowning just after 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Authorities say a mother, her 16-year-old daughter, and 15-year-old son had gone into the river on paddle boards and a kayak.
Filing Period For Local & State Fall Elections Ends Tuesday
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Tuesday is the final day for candidates to file for the elective positions that will appear on the ballot in November. The two-week filing period opened on the morning of May 21 and will officially close at the end of the business day Tuesday afternoon.
Officials ID Officers Who Shot Minneapolis Officer’s Killer
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension today released the names of the two Minneapolis police officers who fatally shot the gunman who killed another officer in an ambush attack last Thursday. A news release says Officer Nick Kapinos fired his handgun during the incident ....
Juror Dismissed From Feeding Our Future Fraud Trial
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A juror was dismissed Monday after reporting that a woman dropped a bag of $120,000 in cash at her home and offered her more money if she would vote to acquit seven people charged with stealing more than $40 million from a program meant to feed children during the pandemic.
Man With 18 Felony Convictions Sentenced in Rochester Case
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A man with a long history of burglary and theft convictions has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for stealing a safe from a home in Rochester. 51-year-old Joseph Dwight Daniel entered a guilty plea to a second-degree burglary charge in Olmsted County Court...
Police Identify Four Teens Suspected of Displaying Racist Message on Rochester Bridge
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities have identified four teenagers suspected of displaying a racial slur on a Rochester pedestrian bridge. The slur was discovered on the pedestrian bridge that crosses East Circle Dr. near Century High School on the morning of April 14. A motorist reported seeing the message, which...
JJ’s Payday: Minnesota Vikings Ink Massive Deal with Young Star
The Minnesota Vikings and star wide receiver Justin Jefferson have agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension that includes $110 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN. The deal makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The deal, which was negotiated by WME Football, includes $88.743 million due at signing....
Rochester Man Arrested for Early-Morning Golf Club Attack at Apartment
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department arrested a man accused of attacking another man with a golf club over the weekend. Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says the alleged attack occurred at a northeast Rochester apartment complex. Officers responded to the incident around 2:30 Saturday morning. The alleged attack...
Minnesota Child Pornographer Gets 40 Years in Prison
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Minnesota man who fled from the country after learning he was the target of a federal child pornography investigation has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. 31-year-old Ibrahim Ghassan Sleyman left the US in September 2022 and was captured about a year later...
Passenger Killed, Driver Airlifted, 2 Kids Hurt Following Rural Minnesota Crash
Webster, MN (KROC-AM News)- A crash in rural southern Minnesota claimed the life of a 30-year-old man, left a woman with critical injuries and sent a baby and toddler to the hospital. That’s according to a news release issued by the Rice County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend.
Search Warrant Leads to Large Drug Bust and Arrest at Rochester Home
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a man is in custody following a large drug bust at a Rochester home last week. Captain Tim Parkin said Monday morning that the bust was part of a follow up to a narcotics investigation. Law enforcement...
Popular Vegetable Is Growing in Minnesota Ditches Right Now!
You know that freezing cold room at Costco where the fruits and vegetables are? I always have to mentally prepare to go in there and immediately regret my choice of leaving my hoodie in my car. I have to suck it up and go in though because there is one vegetable that I would eat every day if I could and Costco normally has a pretty good price on it. That veggie is the one and only asparagus.
Two Taken to Emergency Room Following Southeast Minnesota Motorcycle Crash
Dodge Center, MN (KROC-AM News)- Two people were taken to an emergency room following a motorcycle crash on a highway in southeast Minnesota. It happened shortly after 8:20 Sunday night. The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the crash. The State Patrol responded to the motorcycle crash on Hwy....
Hennepin County Attorney Drops Charges Against State Trooper
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors plan to dismiss murder and manslaughter charges against a white Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot Ricky Cobb II, a Black motorist, as Cobb tried to pull away from a traffic stop, saying the decision comes in response to recent statements from the trooper's attorney and new analysis of video from the scene.
Two Popular Items Remain Banned At Grocery Stores In Minnesota
While state legislators DID make several changes to some of Minnesota's long-standing laws, they didn't touch the law that makes it illegal for grocery stores to sell these two popular items. You might have heard about the massive omnibus bill the 2024 Minnesota state legislature passed at the close of...
Minnesota and Wisconsin Now Some of Best Credit Scores in America
Bravo to Minnesota AND Wisconsin! Both had another impressive showing on a powerful list. When you stop by a dealership to buy a car, start house shopping, or simply want to open a credit card, you'll need this first. Fortunately, in the Midwest, two states are absolutely crushing it in this department.
Officials ID Man Suspected of Killing Minneapolis Police Officer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota law enforcement on Saturday identified the man who they believe fatally shot a Minneapolis officer in what police are calling an ambush. Minnesota Public Safety Department spokesperson Bonney Bowman named 35-year-old Mustafa Mohamed as the suspected shooter. He was later shot and killed by another responding officer.
Severe Storms, Heavy Rain Possible Across Southern Minnesota
The National Weather Service says strong to severe storms are possible this evening and into the overnight hours across southern Minnesota. Damaging winds and heavy rain will be the main threats, but large hail and an isolated tornado are not out of the question. Heavy rainfall combined with recent rains may lead to some localized ponding or flooding of low lying areas and roads.
Crash Victim Stopped Vehicle in Middle of Minnesota Freeway
Oakdale, MN (KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol’s description of a fatal crash Sunday morning indicates the victim apparently triggered the deadly collision by stopping in the middle of a busy freeway. The crash was reported just before 6 AM on southbound I-694 in Oakdale about a half-mile north...
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