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7 Things Every Kid Wished Their House Had When They Were Growing Up
There's a popular question on the internet: What's something you thought was a rich people thing when you were a kid?. Let's get this straight—that's not what this is. There were certain things that every kid wished their house had when they were growing up. Okay fine, I'm a '70s/'80s kid, but these things were (and in some cases are) pretty universal.
Update: Bus Carrying 35 Students Crashes in Rural Fillmore County
Spring Valley, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office has released more information regarding a school bus rollover crash that occurred Friday morning. First responders were dispatched to the crash shortly after 10:10 Friday morning. It happened on a rural gravel road in Fillmore County. 35 students and...
Devoted SE Minnesota Mom Celebrated With Life-Changing Reward
Minnesota Mom's Devotion to Her Sons Earns Her a Dream Smile Makeover. We are thrilled to announce the winner of the 2024 GLK Orthodontics Dream Smile Makeover Giveaway! ✨. After receiving an overwhelming number of heartfelt entries, it’s clear that every mom deserves to be pampered and celebrated. But today, we have the honor of giving one special mom the ultimate treat: a dream smile makeover and a luxurious day at the spa!
Breaking: Authorities Respond to School Bus Rollover In Fillmore County
Update: Bus Carrying 35 Students Crashes in Rural Fillmore County. Spring Valley, MN (KROC-AM News)- First responders are at the scene of a school bus rollover crash in Fillmore County. Limited information is available so far. Dispatch reports indicate the bus rolled over in the area of Forestville and Mystery...
Charges: Rochester Man Used Snapchat To Send & Receive Child Porn
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A cyber tip has led to the filing of child pornography charges against a Rochester man. That’s according to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County Court on Thursday. The court filing alleges the Rochester man obtained and sent the material through Snapchat. Rochester Police...
Four Hurt in Multi-Vehicle Crash at Southeast Minnesota Intersection
Red Wing, MN (KROC-AM News)- Four people were taken to hospitals following a multi-vehicle crash at a southeast Minnesota intersection. Three vehicles were involved in the collison. The State Patrol responded to the Goodhue County crash shortly before 3:00 Tuesday afternoon. The three vehicles collided at the intersection of Highways...
Minnesota and Wisconsin Cities Named Among Most Dangerous in the World
Well, this is a crazy stat. There's a Minnesota city and a Wisconsin city that landed on the list of the most dangerous places not only in the country but in the entire world!. I definitely don't feel like we live in a scary state but evidently the crime stats say otherwise.
Say Cheese! It’s Time For One of Minnesota’s Oldest Town Festivals
When you think of cheese, you probably think of Wisconsin, but one of Minnesota's oldest festivals is dedicated to it. This festival has been around since 1936. It was originally created to help dairy farmers increase their business. According to the festival's website, many dairy farmers from Europe settled in the area, making it a prime spot for cheese production. Business declined in the 1930s, so the first Cheese Festival was organized to boost sales. The inaugural event took place on September 29-30, 1936.
Minneapolis police officer dies in ambush shooting that killed 2 others including suspected gunman
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis police officer responding to a shooting call was ambushed and killed Thursday when he stopped to provide aid to a man who appeared to be a victim. That man instead wound up shooting the officer, authorities said. The death of officer Jamal Mitchell happened...
Luka Doncic’s Scorching Start Sends Mavs To NBA Finals
MINNEAPOLIS -- Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks left no doubts while taking the final step toward the superstar's first NBA Finals appearance. The Mavericks clinched the Western Conference title with a display of sheer dominance, eliminating the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 124-103 rout in Game 5 on Thursday at the Target Center.
WARNING! New Scam Just Hit Minnesota With Ploy To Help School
Heads up, Minnesota! Another scam just popped up and this time, it isn't trying to victimize you on Facebook Marketplace or ask you to buy thousands of dollars of gift cards. Nope. This time, it is using our kids and schools as bait. And this scam is a good one and could easily trick you...took me a bit to find anything to prove that they have actually scammed anyone already. But...I did.
Another Goodbye at Popular TV Station in Minnesota
If turning on the tv in the morning to catch the latest news is part of our daily routine, your morning could possibly look a little bit different soon. Change is happening once again at a news desk for a TV station in Minnesota. Familiar Face Leaving Popular TV Station...
What Happens if You Miss Jury Duty in Minnesota?
Most people dread the day that they get called to jury duty. I've had one co-worker excited to experience jury duty but other than that, most people aren't pumped about it. Thankfully I haven't been called to jury duty yet in my life (*knocks on wood*) but I'm sure it'll happen eventually.
Southern Minnesota Man Sentenced For 2022 Drug Related Murder
Albert Lea, MN (KROC-AM News) - An Albert Lea man was sentenced today for a fatal shooting. 34-year-old Ben Vidal Moreno was found guilty of three counts of second-degree murder and two counts of illegal possession of a firearm during his trial in March. The charges stemmed from the death of 45-year-old Juan Vasquez Jr. at a rural property near Albert Lea in August, 2022.
Donald Trump Found Guilty On All Felony Counts in Hush Money Trial
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts of falsifying business records by a jury Thursday at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse. In all, Trump was charged with 34 state felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. The charges were connected to alleged money paid to Trump attorney Michael Cohen to be used as hush money payments to two different women.
Minnesota Disaster Team Aids Victims of Iowa Tornado
(The Center Square) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sent eight Minnesota All Hazards Incident Management Team members to the site of the Greenfield, Iowa tornado. For 14 days, the team will help local first responders with volunteer management, debris cleanup and legal litigation. The MN-AHIMT are coming to the call of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a national policy that allows for any local government to ask for voluntary aid outside their own state.
Search For Missing Vulnerable Minnesota Teenager CANCELLED
UPDATE - A missing person for a missing vulnerable Minnesota teenager has been cancelled. Washington County officials say 18-year-old Elizabeth Burton of Baytown has been located and is safe. Baytown TWP, MN (KROC-AM News) - A statewide endangered missing persons alert was issued today in the case of a missing...
Woman Injured in Crash Near Lake City Marina
Lake City, MN (KROC-AM News) - One person was injured this afternoon in a single vehicle crash in Lake City. The State Patrol says 66-year-old Bonnie Moen of Winona was driving north on Highway 61 when her vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a sign. The collision occurred just after 12 noon at the intersection of Highway 61 and West Jewell Avenue in Lake City.
Nationwide Arrest Warrant Issued for Rochester Burglary Suspect Possibly Fleeing to Mexico
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A statewide and nationwide arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect in a Rochester burglary. The court filing indicates authorities believe the suspected burglar is fleeing to Mexico. The arrest warrant was filed in Olmsted County Court Wednesday. Rochester Police responded to the report of...
Rochester Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of Ghost Gun & Drugs
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities seized a so-called "ghost gun" and suspected drugs during a traffic stop in Rochester Wednesday night. That’s according to Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson. Police pulled over the vehicle around 11 p.m. The traffic stop occurred at the intersection of 8 ½...
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