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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.
Man Murdered Outside Amazon Warehouse in Lakeville
Lakeville, MN (KROC-AM News) - A man was shot to death early this morning in the parking lot of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Lakeville. A news release issued by the Lakeville Police Department says officers were sent to the Amazon facility about 4 AM Saturday and found an adult man in the parking lot with a suspected gunshot wound. Officers, along with other emergency responders, attempted lifesaving measures but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kenyon Woman Killed in Collision With Deer Near Zumbrota
Zumbrota, MN (KROC-AM News) - An encounter last with a deer on a Highway in Goodhue County claimed the life of a Kenyon woman. The State Patrol says the deadly incident was reported at 9:30 PM on Highway 60 about a mile west of Zumbrota. The preliminary crash report indicates 35-year-old Samantha Diane Johnson was driving a Dodge Neon west on Highway 60 when the car made contact with a deer.
Minnesota Took in 16% More Than Expected in Tax Revenues in May
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - Minnesota tax collections were significantly higher than expected last month. A monthly report issued by the Minnesota Office of Management and Budget shows the state's net general fund revenues exceeded $2.1 billion in May. The total was $304 million or 16.7% above the amount that was predicted by the most recent State Revenue Forecast.
Minnesota Resident Wins Record Breaking Lottery Jackpot
Gopher 5 is a Minnesota-only lottery game, with tickets costing $1 each. The odds of winning the Gopher 5 jackpot are 1 in 1,533,939a and drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Jackpots start at $100,000 and grow until someone wins. The most recent jackpot grew to a record-setting...
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
Arizona Man Identified Through Lake City Police Chase Accused of Burglarizing Pine Island Church
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- An Arizona man has been charged in connection to a church burglary reported in Olmsted County last year. The criminal complaint says investigators identified him as a suspect through a police chase that occurred several days before deputies responded to the church burglary. The criminal complaint...
Rochester Man Charged After Police Find Thousands of Fentanyl Pills During Search Warrant
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Olmsted County Attorney’s Office has filed charges connected to a fentanyl pill bust in Rochester that occurred last year. The 2023 drug bust was part of a narcotics investigation conducted by the Rochester Police Department. Law enforcement executed the search warrant after multiple control...
WHAT?! National Weather Service Now Including Tacos in Minnesota Forecast
When Mother Nature throws one storm after another at Minnesota, you can either get angry and cry about it or you can find a way to laugh and smile. The US National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has embraced the latter and helped make thousands laugh the other day with a hilarious post about tacos. Yes, they actually wrote about tacos. 🌮
We Now Know If Any Minnesota Hooters Locations Are Closing
Just a few days ago, communities around the country were waking up and learning that one of their restaurants had closed permanently. Since the start of 2024, at least 44 Hooters locations have shuttered with most feeling that impact this past weekend. Now, that list has been revealed, and the fate of Hooters restaurants in Minnesota.
Gone But Not Forgotten: Rapidan Dam Store Has Been Torn Down
After the family behind the Rapidan Dam Store posted a hopeful message earlier this week on social media, about reopening the store in some fashion, it appears the family took a buyout from Blue Earth County, as the building was torn down today, keeping it from falling into the every encroaching Blue Earth River.
Minnesota And North Dakota Lawmakers Push For Postal Service Improvements
Federal lawmakers are critical of the United States Postal Service which has been battling workforce shortages and facing more package deliveries than ever before. Members of the Minnesota and North Dakota delegations to Congress are calling on the US Postmaster General to improve postal service and operations in our region.
UPDATE: All Friday Rochesterfest Activities Now Canceled Due to Weather in MN
If you were starting to load up the car to take the family to Rochesterfest today, hold on. A huge announcement was just made regarding the schedule of events for Friday, June 28th, 2024 in Rochester, Minnesota. Rochesterfest Parade Route - Find It Here!. Weather Is Causing Disruption With Rochesterfest...
Governor Walz Requests Federal Major Disaster Declaration
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - Minnesota has submitted a request for a Federal Major Disaster Declaration due to the widespread devastating flooding that has occurred throughout the state in recent weeks. Speaking at a news conference today, Governor Tim Walz says the paperwork has been sent in even though...
We Now Know the Five Deadliest Cars on the Road in Minnesota
Many of us here in Minnesota and across the country are expected to pack the family in the car, truck or SUV and head out on vacation sometime during this 4th of July holiday. But are you driving one of the deadliest cars in the North Star State?. Minnesota is...
These Are Now The Deadliest Highways in Minnesota
If you're heading up north or hitting the road for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, be sure you use extra caution when you're behind the wheel on these roads, because they're the deadliest highways in Minnesota. We love our cars, SUVs, trucks and other vehicles here in Minnesota. Which...
Winona Man Admits to National & International Sexstortion Scheme Involving Young Girls
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Winona man is pleading guilty to federal charges connected to a national and international sextortion scheme involving young girls. That’s according to a news release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Minnesota. He entered the guilty plea on Thursday at the federal courthouse in St. Paul.
Mother & Son Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Rochester Apartment Complex
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department is investigating an apparent murder-suicide involving a mother and son at a Rochester apartment complex. That’s according to a news release issued by the department Friday morning. Officers found the bodies on Thursday after responding to a welfare check. Police made...
Woman with Gun Shot and Killed by Police Officer in Minnesota Town
North Branch, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday night. Limited information is available as of Friday morning. Officers first encountered the woman shortly after 9:15 p.m. The fatal officer-involved shooting happened at the intersection of 3rd Ave....
Election Season is Here-Absentee Voting For Primary Starts Today
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Absentee balloting for the August 13 primary election opens today. Locally, voters are being asked to narrow the field of candidates for the four positions on the Rochester City Council up for election this year. Current 5th Ward Councilmember Shaun Palmer, Randy Schubring, and Dean Koutsoukos are vying for the City Council President's position that is being vacated by Brooke Carlson.
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