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WATCH: Scary Moment Home Plunges Into Swollen Minnesota River
It's been a dangerously stormy June throughout Minnesota, with flooding causing damage to roads, state parks, trails, and more. One specific area of concern has been the Blue Earth River near the Rapidan Dam, which is located about 14 miles south of Mankato, Minnesota. Multiple sources had reported that after...
Groceries Gone Wild: Minnesota Pricing in 1960 Vs. 2024
Grocery prices in Minnesota are outrageous. Heck, the cost of pretty much everything seems hefty nowadays, am I right?. Serious question, can you think of a single item at the grocery store that costs less than $1? Even the candy bars and gum in the checkout lane cost more than a buck.
Best View Of Lake Superior? Tower Climber Flies Drone 800 Feet Over Minnesota
This was pretty cool to see, but it did make me a little queasy. If you're afraid of heights, make sure you grab onto something. Tower climbers have been working recently (when the weather allows) on KBJR's broadcast antenna tower. The crew has been changing out strobe lights required by the FAA.
Man and Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash at Minnesota Intersection
Blaine, MN (KROC-AM News)- A man and woman riding on a motorcycle lost their lives in a crash at a Minnesota intersection. The deadly crash happened shortly before 9:00 on Tuesday night. One of the riders was pronounced dead at the scene and the other died at a hospital. A...
City Of Duluth Plans To Change Skyline Parkway To One-Way Street
The City of Duluth held a public meeting last night to discuss changes coming to Skyline Parkway. The changes have been proposed after multiple accidents and deaths on the narrow stretch of road. Long history of accidents on West Skyline Parkway. Earlier this month, a crash on West Skyline nearly...
Did Minnesota Concert-Goers Get Ripped Off By ‘Scammers’ At Winstock?
Winstock, held annually in Winsted Minnesota, was pretty miserable for campers this year due to all the rain. The Country Music Festival brought in some tremendous artists to Winstock this year like Jason Aldean, Russell Dickerson, Jon Pardi, and Cole Swindell. Leaving the festival is where some 'scammers' took advantage of attendees stuck in the mud.
Video Shows Home Near Damaged Minnesota Dam Being Swept into Flooded River by Rushing Water
Mankato, MN (KROC-AM News)- A home located along a dam in Minnesota that is being overwhelmed by rushing and flooded water has fallen into the river. A weekend of excessive rainfall in southern Minnesota led to increasing water levels on the Blue Earth River. The swollen river began putting pressure...
Flooding Forces Popular Rides To Temporarily Close At Minnesota’s Valleyfair
The entire state of Minnesota has been watching the impact of the rain from the past week. Seeing the photos of houses and businesses flooded in Mankato, Waterville, and Spring Valley has left me speechless. I drove on Highway 52 over the weekend and saw the Cannon Valley River looking extremely mad and rough. And the videos of the Rapidan Dam being breached and causing buildings to crumble into the water reminded me so much of the flooding that happened in Yellowstone National Park in 2022. Just devastating!
Duluth Police Unleash New K9 Officer With Amazing Results
Recently, the Duluth Police Department proudly announced a new addition to its team. K9 Gus, a 2-year-old Dutch Shepard from Poland, was ready to go, specializing in narcotic detection, tracking, article searching, and apprehension. K9 Gus began K9 School on February 12th and graduated on May 23rd. His first day...
Grandma’s Marathon Sets Date For 2025 Races
The 2024 Grandma's Marathon races are barely in the rearview but runners and Duluthians alike are already counting down until next year. It is one of the best weekends in Duluth and this round of races was no different. Despite some rain, spectators took to the streets to cheer and runners hit the pavement. Volunteers also deserve a big round of applause.
Wisconsin Brewery Has Created a New Beer Using Bugs
Breweries around the country love to experiment with new beer flavors. Sometimes they're a hit, other times they're a total miss. That's the game that brewers have to play. And that's the game this Wisconsin brewery is playing with their latest beer. Beers can be infused with a lot of...
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