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What You Need to Know About Your Minnesota Driver’s License
According to the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, there are more than 4 million (4,273,027) licensed drivers in Minnesota and most of those people have a Class D driver's license. I have one, but I honestly didn't know what the classification meant beyond being able to drive...
Storms possible and VERY muggy through Monday, then comfortable and quiet by midweek
It has been quite the day across portions of our area in southeastern Minnesota, with powerful t-storms racing through producing everything from wind damage to hail, even to a tornado just SW of Kenyon, MN. Not only that, but it was VERY humid with dew points in the 70F’s and temperatures in the mid 80F’s.
Minnesota Has Recently Certified 9 New Record Fish
In March, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources made changes to the record fish program, which has led to a steady interest by anglers in documenting their largest catches. The changes made included expanding the catch-and-release record category to add additional species and also making more space for records in...
(UPDATED) Rochester Included in Severe Storm Warning
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a. * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Olmsted County in southeastern Minnesota... Northeastern Mower County in southeastern Minnesota... Southeastern Dodge County in southeastern Minnesota... Northwestern Fillmore County in southeastern Minnesota... * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 623 PM CDT, a severe...
Worst Season For Earwigs Could Now Be Headed To Minnesota
They're usually found across our fair state about this time of year in late summer, but is a bumper crop of earwigs now ready to descend on Minnesota?. Minnesota may be the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but we might also be the Land of 10,000 (or likely way more) common earwigs later this summer, if what's happening in other nearby states also happens here in our neck of the woods.
As infections rise, Minnesota implements testing requirements for dairy cows ahead of county fairs
ST PAUL, Minn. — This week, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced it detected the bird flu (H5N1) in another herd of dairy cattle. The virus spreads very easily and experts are implementing new safety measures, especially as county fair season begins and everyone looks ahead to the Minnesota State Fair.
Bucky Burgau Honored for Induction into Minnesota Legion Baseball Hall of Fame
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)–Bucky Burgau and baseball — there are not many things that go together better. For Bucky, baseball is home. “The baseball field is [my family’s] lake home and every time that I could put [the Moorhead Blues] uniform on, or the Cobber uniform on, and walk out [on the field] and be part of this game is a special time for me,” said Bucky.
Duluth Huskies allow eight unanswered runs, falling at home
The Duluth Huskies wish they could have had the last two innings back of Friday’s matchup with the Eau Claire Express, falling 10-9 after maintaining a 9-2 lead for the majority of the game. The Huskies offense scored five runs in the first three innings, and eights runs in...
1st Annual Duluth Summer Slam Pickleball Tournament Rallys Community
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Area Pickleball Association Summer Slam Tournament kicked off on Friday at Wheeler Athletic Complex and will continue throughout the weekend. One hundred forty five pickleball players from around Minnesota, as well as Canada, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Michigan, and Florida are set to compete. Picklers from eight to eighty will compete in various events over the weekend, including singles and doubles. Tournament Director Mike Manger said pickleball has been a fun way to create community.
Cole Spicer won't be returning to UMD in 2024-25
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - UMD’s forward Cole Spicer shared with the DNT that he will not return to UMD to play hockey this upcoming season. He even said that he is done playing hockey for “the foreseeable future.”. This announcement comes as a shock to most...
Tornado touched down in Minnesota
RICE COUNTY, Minn. — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Rice County on Saturday. An image of the tornado was posted to the organization's social media. That image was taken just before 5 p.m. southwest of Kenyon, Minnesota. "The storm associated with this...
80 MPH Wind Gust Near Rochester & Tornadoes Reported to the West
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) The severe storms that moved across southeastern Minnesota in the late afternoon and early Saturday evening produced two reports of possible tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. The National Weather Service is reporting a confirmed tornado in the Kenyon area in Goodhue County. At the time...
I won $88 million lotto jackpot and trusted my money to a ‘good cause’ – I wound up out $20m and in court for 5 years
A CONSTRUCTION worker who won a $180 million Powerball jackpot and invested it into scientific research has lost millions after a financial advisor mismanaged funds. Paul Rosenau, 70, of Waseca, Minnesota, won $180.1 million from the Powerball jackpot in the spring of 2008. He and his late wife Sue Rosenau took it as a sign […]
After 40 Years, Dunham’s in West St. Paul Is Closing
Thanks to 5-8 Grill & Tap for their support. From $8 Juicy Lucy Mondays to hand battered fish Fry-days and new weekend breakfast, try the 5-8 for great food at a great value every day. Dunham’s Bar & Restaurant in West St. Paul is closing. The family-owned business was bought...
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