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Man dies after crashing motorcycle in southeast Minnesota
An 81-year-old man died Saturday morning after crashing his motorcycle into a ditch in Arendahl Township, according to the the Minnesota State Patrol. The deceased rider was identified as Noel Alan Luedtke, of Rochester. Luedtke was eastbound on Hwy. 30, at mile marker 258.5, when his motorcycle went off the...
These Twin Cities boomers left their big homes behind
Choosing what to pack or purge from his Shoreview house of 25 years ahead of a move to a townhome in Washington state was a "Herculean task," former Minnesota resident Steve Senyk says. Why it matters: With empty nesters hogging the Twin Cities' family-sized homes, we're talking to some families...
Minnesota #4 In US News & World Report Best State to Live
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Minnesota is the fourth-best state to live in according to the latest U-S News & World Report rankings. The evaluation considered factors such as healthcare, crime, and education. It highlighted Minnesota's low uninsured rate and strong economic indicators, including a median household income of around 80...
Minnesota Law: Who Gets The Pets If A Couple Breaks Up?
Pet prenups are now a thing and are becoming increasingly popular. Business Insider says lawyers have noticed "an uptick in the inclusion of pet provisions in prenups, ensuring beloved animals are accounted for should the relationship go awry." Most pet owners would say their animal is a member of their...
Flights to Stunning Ski Destinations Coming Back to Minnesota this Winter
It may be hard to imagine, but fall is around the corner and winter is coming soon! That means it's almost time for winter sports in Minnesota. And while we have lots of incredible places to participate in our favorite winter sport, there's nothing quite like hitting up the slopes in the mountains.
Minnesota Health Officials Warn Of Highly Infectious Outbreak
The Minnesota Department of Health is urging people to get vaccinated against Measles. Measles is highly infectious, and it typically leads to a third of children who get it needing hospitalization. Health officials now are urging families to be up to date on their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines...
Minnesota state fair vendors prep for "marathon" final weekend
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — After a week with multiple severe storms, cancellations, and delays, Friday at the Minnesota State Fair felt like a release of sorts. "I think it was one of the busier days I've seen at the fair," said Dan O'Gara, owner of O'Gara's at the Fair. "People are excited just to get out on a beautiful day."O'Gara, who says sales dipped with sagging attendance this week, is hoping for more of the same in the fair's final weekend – and he's not alone. "Yesterday is what we've been dreaming for all week," said Kris Koch, Executive Chef at the Farmers Union Coffee Shop. Koch says sales are almost directly tied to weather conditions. "I think it's going to be a marathon finish for us," he said. "I'm crunching numbers in my head – are we going to have enough? I better get a couple more shipments of stuff, so we're ready to serve more sandwiches, so we have enough simple syrup to make the lemonade… we're ready." Friday saw the highest number of attendees for the fair this year, with 225,521 people walking through the gates.
LOL! The Most Hilarious Google Reviews Of Minnesota Schools
Our world has changed. It's hard to remember this but 30(ish) years ago, we used to have to go to the public library if we wanted to find information about...well, anything. And if we wanted to know more about a local business, we pulled out the Yellow Pages. My kids...
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