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Young Man Dies After Disappearing from Group in Rochester Motorcycle Crash
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A young motorcycle operator lost his life in a crash in Rochester over the weekend. Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Captain Tim Parkin said deputies responded to the deadly crash around 7:30 Sunday evening. Responding deputies found the victim and his motorcycle in a treeline off...
One Hospitalized After Crash at Hwy. 52 Intersection in Chatfield
Chatfield, MN (KROC-AM News)- One person was taken to a hospital following a crash at an intersection along Hwy. 52 in southeast Minnesota over the weekend. Two vehicles were involved in the collision. The State Patrol responded to the crash around 5:30 Sunday afternoon. The two-vehicle crash occurred at the...
Young Faribault Man Identified as Murder Victim in Minnesota Amazon Warehouse Shooting
Lakeville, MN (KROC-AM News)- The man shot and killed at the Amazon fulfillment center in Lakeville over the weekend was a Faribault resident. That’s according to a news release issued by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office Sunday afternoon. Lakeville Police Officers responded to the deadly shooting around...
Two People Killed in Stearns County Crash
SAUK CENTRE (WJON News) -- Two people died in a crash in western Stearns County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened Sunday at about 7:30 a.m. near Sauk Centre. A pickup was driving south on Highway 71 while an SUV was going east on County Road 28 when...
Rochester Reincarnates Johnny Cash for Folsom Prison Experience
30You have a chance to meet Johnny Cash as an inmate at Folsom Prison. Well, not the real Johnny Cash. Or the real Folsom Prison. A semi-immersive recreation of Cash's renowned 1968 Folsom Prison performance is coming to Rochester, and you could be a part of it!. The Folsom Prison...
Minnesota’s 78 Locations of the Cheapest Grocery Store in the U.S.
With nearly 80 locations in Minnesota, the cheapest grocery chain in America is making sure that affordable shopping is accessible pretty much anywhere here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. If inflation and rising prices are putting a strain on your budget, there's good news: The cheapest grocery store in...
Looks Like Another Minnesota Fireworks Show is Cancelled
With the 4th of July just around the corner, everyone is super excited for a day off. Yeah, you thought I was going to say fireworks. ;0 People are excited about that as well. Unfortunately, flooding has already canceled one huge 4th of July event. Sadly, word just got out that another huge fireworks display has also been canned for the upcoming holiday.
Wine Experts Name The Best Minnesota Restaurants For Wine Lovers
A lot of the time when you treat yourself to a dinner out that typically includes an adult beverage. Maybe a glass of wine. And I don't know about you, but when I pick a wine I don't really know what I'm doing. I kind of know what I like...
MN National Guard To Help Provide Support For Republican Convention In Milwaukee
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- The Minnesota National Guard will help provide support for the 2024 Republican National Convention. Governor Tim Walz authorized the support on Friday for the convention that will be held on July 15 through the 18th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has...
Motorcycle Crash Shutdown Highway 63 North of Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A section of Highway 63 north of Rochester was closed to traffic Saturday evening while emergency personnel responded to a motorcycle crash. Preliminary reports indicate the highway was shut down around 6:30 PM to allow the Mayo One helicopter to land and transport the crash victim to the hospital. The reports indicated the area affected was between the roundabout at 75th Street Northeast and Highway 247.
Rochester Police Investigating Shooting Near Goose Egg Park
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - There was a heavy police presence early today in the vicinity of Goose Egg Park in northwest Rochester. The Rochester Police Department has released very little information, but law enforcement radio traffic indicates officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 200 block of 10th Street Northwest at about 12:15 AM. A witness reported hearing gunshots and seeing a vehicle speeding east away from the park with its headlights off.
State Patrol – Driver Fled Scene Following Fatal Crash in Eagan
Eagan, MN (KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol is reporting that one of the drivers involved in a fatal crash in Dakota County Saturday afternoon fled the scene on foot. Preliminary reports on the incident indicated occurred at the junction of Highway 55 and Lexington Avenue in Eagan just after 3 PM. The State Patrol says an SUV headed east on Highway 55 went through a red light and crashed into the passenger side of another vehicle attempting a left turn onto Lexington Avenue.
Buxton Home Run Gives Twins a Win in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Byron Buxton extended Minnesota’s home run streak to 18 straight games with a three-run shot in the sixth inning, Pablo López allowed one run over six innings, and the Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Saturday night. Minnesota improved to 5-3 on its...
Minnesota Man Smashes State Fishing Record Twice In Two Months
This Minnesota man didn't forget to set the hook. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife division highlighted one Twin Cities man for breaking his state record for a Black Crappie in back-to-back months!. Our next record fish highlight is a fan favorite: black crappie!. Nolan Sprengeler of...
SE Minnesota Man Ruled Competent For Trial in 2021 Murder Case
Hastings, MN (KROC-AM News) - A judge in Dakota County has issued a ruling that should clear the way for a Red Wing man to stand trial for murdering a Hastings woman three years ago. 35-year-old Kyle Williams faces first and second-degree murder charges stemming from the strangulation death of...
Rochester Area Continued to Lead Minnesota For Job Growth in May
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The latest jobs data for southeastern Minnesota is a "mixed bag." Olmsted County continued to report the lowest unemployment rate in the region last month at 2%. According to the data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the rate was up a tenth of a percentage point from April but was a tenth of a point lower than the jobless rate from May of last year.
Amazing Southeast Minnesota Florist is Being Featured at the Olympic Trials
I spotted this news on Facebook this morning and thought this was so cool! A southeast Minnesota florist is being featured in the Olympic trials for gymnastics that have been happening in Minnesota over the past few days. Olympics Gymnastics Trials in Minnesota. The Olympic trials for gymnastics are currently...
This Minnesota Dogs’ Heartbreaking Story May Make You Cry
It's not everyday that I get choked up when I see something online. I typically only see ads now, which is annoying. For some reason, this ad for glasses with interchangeable frames is in front of me nonstop. I don't even wear glasses normally! But one photo popped in my newsfeed yesterday that had me in tears. It wasn't just the photo though. It was the story that went with it.
32 Items that Are Better Than Tootsie Rolls at Minnesota Parades
Summer in Minnesota is full of fun for kids! The swimming pools are open, playgrounds are busy with new friends, and the lightning bugs are out. But one of the best parts of summer is when you hear that a parade is happening! A parade is like a scene from "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" for kids because where else can you just stand on the side of the road and have candy thrown at you?
SE Minnesota Counties Included in Federal Disaster Declaration
Washington, DC (KROC-AM News) - The Biden Administration today approved a Major Disaster Declaration for portions of Minnesota due to the recent severe weather and flooding. The White House says the declaration frees up federal disaster assistance to state, tribal, eligible local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis. The federal money is available for repairing or replacing facilities damaged by the storms and floods that began on June 16.
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