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Minnesotans Could See Another Amazing Phenomenon in Our Skies this Year
We've had a pretty awesome year when it comes to incredible events in our skies. First, we had the solar eclipse. Then the Northern Lights swept across the skies of Minnesota. Now we may be in for yet another treat in our skies! Whether you're a space nerd or you just like to appreciate the beauty of it all, this is a pretty cool year.
Minnesota Twins Top Kansas City
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Simeon Woods Richardson earned his first win in eight starts, Jose Miranda drove in two runs and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Tuesday night. Minnesota, winners of six of their last seven games, got two hits apiece from Manuel Margot, Byron...
Crash at Busy Rochester-Area Interchange Sends Two Rochester Drivers to the Hospital
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Two drivers were taken to a hospital following a crash Tuesday at a busy Rochester-area interchange. Two vehicles were involved. The State Patrol and other agencies responded to the collision shortly before 2:15 p.m. The two-vehicle crash occurred at the Interstate 90 and Hwy. 52 interchange...
Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves Grind Out Game 4 Win To Avoid Sweep
DALLAS -- After Karl-Anthony Towns busted out of his shooting slump to score 25 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 105-100 Game 4 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, Anthony Edwards had one more assist for the All-Star big man during their shared postgame news conference. Intercepting a question during...
Now Closed: For Lease Signs Up at Rochester, MN Business
I got a tip that moving trucks were sitting in front of a pizza place in Minnesota. Sounded a little bit like another business that had trucks out front a few years ago that closed suddenly. After checking things out, it appears that this spot to grab a hot slice is no longer in business at this location. And no...I'm not talking about Carbone's in Rochester, Minnesota. However, that did abruptly close over Memorial Day weekend.
Another Celebrity Alert! Famous Star Seen at Minnesota Twins Game
Memorial Day weekend wasn't a slam dunk on wins for the Minnesota Twins but it was for celebrity sightings in Minnesota. Famous Celebrity Spotted at Minnesota Twins Game on Sunday. Over the holiday weekend, Minnesotans had a chance to cheer on their favorite teams. The Timberwolves had a game on...
Minnesota Airline has Announced its ‘Largest Schedule Expansion Ever’
When you fly out of Minnesota from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, there are tons and tons of airlines to choose from. But one airline that not only flies out of MSP but is also based in Minnesota has announced something they've never done before. How Far in Advance Can...
Officials Determine Cause of Brain Worm Outbreak in Minnesota Family
Back in 2022, a 29-year-old man from Minnesota was hospitalized with symptoms of trichinellosis, a disease caused by a parasite that can affect the brain. According to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, roundworm parasites use a host body to live and reproduce. Symptoms of trichinellosis include diarrhea, abdominal pain, severe fatigue, nausea and vomiting, high fever and chills, muscle pain and tenderness, aching joints, swelling of the eyelids or face, weakness, headache, sensitivity to light, pink eye (conjunctivitis), and itchy, irritated skin. In severe cases, it can cause significant damage to the person's muscles, lungs, heart, and brain.
MN Appeals Court Overturns Conviction in High-Profile Murder Case
ST.. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday threw out the murder conviction and ordered a new trial for a man who allegedly shot and killed a 15-year-old Minneapolis high school student athlete who brushed shoulders with him on a sidewalk. Cody Fohrenkam was convicted...
Appeals Court Rules For Mayo Clinic Staff Fired Over COVID Shots
St. Louis, MO (KROC-AM News) - A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed against Mayo Clinic by a group of former employees who were terminated after refusing to get COVID-19 shots. The ruling was issued Friday by the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals and overturned a ruling...
Rochester Police Investigators Find Thousands of Child Porn Files
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man was arraigned today in Olmsted County Court on 10 child pornography charges. The criminal complaint filed against 26-year-old Brenden Keiren Walsh says he became the target of an investigation after Rochester police received a cyber tip in April. It alleged that 20 videos of suspected Child Sexual Abuse Material had been uploaded to a Google account in his name and associated with email addresses and phone numbers linked to Walsh.
Rochester Man Sentenced in One of Two Murder Cases
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man accused of two murders has been sentenced for one of the fatal shootings. 29-year-old Idris Abdillahi Haji-Mohamed was found guilty of two counts of second-degree murder during a trial that was held in April. He was convicted of causing the death of 26-year-old Jeremy Ellis of Plymouth, who was found shot to death inside a vehicle parked near US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis on December 30, 2022.
Minnesota Daycare Operator Sentenced in Horrific Child Abuse Case
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Minnesota day care provider has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for severely injuring an infant in her care. 58-year-old Michelle Maree Holte earlier entered a guilty plea to a first-degree assault charge in the case. The criminal complaint accused her of child abuse at her daycare home in Champlin last fall.
Woman Attacked by a Coyote on University of Iowa Campus
Officials in Iowa City are investigating a rare animal attack involving a coyote, and the attack happened on the University of Iowa campus. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that the attack happened at around 4 p.m. on Monday while the woman was walking along the Mormon Handcart Trail near 116 Hawkeye Ct. Officials say that the woman felt something biting her ankle. When she turned around, the animal lunged towards her and began to bite and scratch her.
Rochester Man Accused Using Hatchet to Threaten Man
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Rochester Police have arrested a man accused of using a hatchet to threaten another man in Rochester early Tuesday morning. That’s according to Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson. Officers responded to the threat report shortly before 12:30 a.m. The victim, described as a...
Statewide Missing Person Alert Issued for Minnesota Teenager
Moorhead, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has issued a Statewide Missing Person Alert for a teenage boy. Officials issued the bulletin on behalf of the Moorhead Police Department. The teen was reported missing on Wednesday, May 22. The alert identifies the boy as 13-year-old Ericson Kpedeh....
Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant Was Voted Best Place For Breakfast In Wisconsin
Skipping breakfast throws me off. It's the best way to get your day started and breakfast is easy to make at home. But getting breakfast from a diner is so much better, especially at the best breakfast place in Wisconsin. We have so many cattle and livestock farms in Wisconsin,...
Three Shot and Killed in Centerville SD, Suspect Arrested
A Centerville man is in custody after allegedly killing three people in the small South Dakota town Monday night (May 27). 64-year old Jay Ostrem has been charged with three counts of First Degree Murder in connection with the shooting deaths of three people in a Centerville residence at about 10:00 PM.
Man Arrested for Assault During Game at Rochester Soccer Field
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Police arrested a Rochester man accused of assaulting a fellow player during a game at a Rochester soccer field. Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says officers responded to the report of a fight at the field around 8:00 Sunday evening. The group playing soccer...
Mayo Clinic Accelerates Plans to Build New Parking Ramps in Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Mayo Clinic has announced plans to speed up the construction of two new parking ramps in Rochester. The additional parking spaces are part of two major initiatives the healthcare provider is undertaking in Rochester. One of the projects is Bold. Forward. Unbound. In Rochester, which is...
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