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Man Convicted of Kidnapping That Ended at Cannon Falls Store
Cannon Falls, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Red Wing man today entered Alford pleas to a felony kidnapping charge and a felony count of fleeing police stemming from allegations that he held a woman against her will and led authorities on a high-speed chase in Goodhue County almost 2 years ago.
Minnesota Man Headed to Prison For Killing Infant Son
Fridley, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Minnesota man has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for killing his infant son. 24-year-old Aaron Rathke earlier worked out a plea agreement with prosecutors in Anoka County and admitted to a second-degree murder charge. He was accused of causing the multiple blunt force trauma injuries that claimed the life of five month old Kaiden Rathke on March 1, 2023.
The Minnesota State Fair Just Announced their Final 2024 Grandstand Show
We're two months away from the Minnesota State Fair (aka: the best time of the year) and they just announced their last Grandstand show for 2024!. A crazy fact about me: despite the fact that I'm a massive state fair fan, I've actually never been to a show at the Grandstand. I know, maybe that needs to change this year, because we've got some sweet acts on the way.
Chilling Discovery: Complaint Charging Iowa Woman Describes Deputy Finding Body in Crashed Car Near Eyota
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Iowa woman who was arrested after authorities found a woman’s body in a crashed car near Eyota made her first appearance in Olmsted County Court Tuesday morning. Olmsted County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 32-year-old Margot Lewis on the morning of June 22 after responding to...
$100,000 Powerball Winner in Minnesota
ROSEVILLE (WJON News) -- There was a big Powerball winner in Minnesota during Monday's drawing. Lottery officials say someone who bought a ticket at the Speedway in White Bear Lake won $100,000 with the Power Play. The numbers drawn on Monday night are 5, 6, 36, 53, 69 and the...
Search Effort Shifts for Vulnerable Missing Minnesota Man
Henning, MN (KROC-AM News)- The search effort for a vulnerable missing Minnesota man has entered a new phase. That’s according to a news release issued by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities have deployed multiple air, ground and water resources to find the man since he went missing over the weekend.
Who Else Remembers Video Disks? They Actually Existed!
I know what you're thinking: "Of course, I remember laser disks. I still have some in my basement!" But that's not what I am referring to. I'm talking about video disks. A friend and I were discussing my recent article, "Can You Identify These '70s Objects?" and the topic of home video came up. I then mentioned how much fun we had watching video disks in the early '80s. He replied, "Like video laser disks? The ones that look like giant CDs." I said, "No, the ones that looked like 78 RPM records."
Boy Hurt In Lawnmower Accident Near Cushing
CUSHING TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A child was hurt when his foot was run over by a lawnmower Monday afternoon. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says at 12:44 p.m. they responded to a call of a child being run over by a lawnmower at 260th Street west of Cushing. The Sheriff's Office says a 27-year-old woman was backing up a riding mower when she ran over the foot of a six-year-old boy while the mower was running.
Authorities Seek Help Finding Missing St. Cloud Girl
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has put out an alert on a missing St. Cloud girl. St. Cloud Police were notified that 15-year-old Ezariah Lenay Hall left her home on April 5th to go to Brooklyn Center or possibly the greater Twin Cities area but did not return. Hall has been in phone contact with family.
New Information Indicates Dead Woman Found in Vehicle Near Eyota May Have Had Violent Final Moments
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities are releasing more information about the woman who was found dead in a crashed vehicle in Olmsted County over the weekend. Law enforcement found evidence indicating what could’ve happened during the final moments of her life. The 35-year-old was found dead by Olmsted County...
WARNING: New Real Estate Scam Targets Minnesota Homeowners
Another scam has hit Minnesota and this one is targeting anyone that owns a home. With the Land of 10,000 Lakes being one of the highest homeownership states in the U.S., this scam could easily bring in extra money to the wrong people. CAUTION: New Real Estate Scam Has Hit...
Popular Animal At Minnesota Zoo Has Sadly Died
An extremely sad announcement was shared recently by the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. One of the animals that has called the zoo "home" since the 1990s has passed away. The Minnesota Zoo Announced That Nikita, a Burmese Python, Has Died. "We are saddened to share the news of the...
Florida Panthers Capture Stanley Cup
SUNRISE, Fla. -- The Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup in franchise history with a 2-1 Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night in a thrilling conclusion to a classic playoff series. Winger Sam Reinhart's second-period goal proved to be the winner, as goalie Sergei Bobrovsky...
15 Common Items Amazon Won’t Take Back in Minnesota
The convenience factor for Amazon is through the roof am I right? Need something in a pinch? Amazon it. I order so much on Amazon, the UPS guy knows us by name. But hey, I'm definitely not alone. Minnesotans LOVE Amazon. Check this out: People spent over a million dollars...
Here Are Now The Five Largest Employers in Minnesota
When it comes to employers in the state of Minnesota, the organization that tops the list is one that is pretty familiar to those of us here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal conducted a survey that sought to find out just how many Minnesotans are employed by the various companies, organizations and businesses here in the Gopher State, as well as just which of those organizations has the most employees.
Easy Way to Get Rid of Those Gross Earwigs in Your Garden in Minnesota
I've actually discovered a couple of earwigs in our house in the past week or so. I'm going to guess it was because of all of the rain we've had in Minnesota. And also the fact that our house is super old but regardless, earwigs are out and about. Luckily,...
Southeastern Minnesota Faces Enhanced Risk of Severe WX Tonight
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester area and other sections of southeastern Minnesota are included in an area where the National Weather Service says there is in the enhanced risk of severe storms tonight. Forecasters now say there is an 80-90% probability that thunderstorms will develop this evening and...
20 Year Old Minnesota Man Killed in High Speed Rollover Crash
Watertown, MN (KROC-AM News) - Officials say excessive speed may have been a factor in an early morning crash that took the life of a young man. The Carver County Sheriff's Office says the deadly incident was reported around 5 AM along a rural road west of Watertown. A news release says Carver County deputies responded to the scene and found a 2013 BMW M5 had crashed in the north ditch of the rural roadway.
Rochester Sex Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - An Olmsted County judge today imposed a 10 year prison sentence in the case of a man accused of sex trafficking in Rochester. 27-year-old Larry Eddie Konah entered into a plea agreement in April and admitted to a felony charge of receiving profits from prostitution. He was originally charged last year with engaging in sex trafficking, profiting from prostitution, promoting prostitution, and soliciting an individual for prostitution.
Child’s Death Followed by Police Shooting in Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park, MN (KROC-AM News) - Agents from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension were dispatched Sunday to Brooklyn Park to investigate an officer involved shooting related to the police response to a report of a baby not breathing. The Brooklyn Park Police Department has issued a statement indicating the...
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