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Protect Yourself From Ticks This Summer
A warm winter plus a drenched spring could spell more tiny pests trying to make our lives hell this summer. Experts are warning of a "tick boom" in Minnesota. One bite is all it took for my life to get really complicated for a long time. Protect yourself. A Tick...
When We Can See the Beautiful and Unique Strawberry Moon in Minnesota
I don't know much about space, but it's pretty amazing and it's always so pretty to see some of the phenomena that take place in our Minnesota skies. Like when I was finally able to see the Northern Lights for the first time at the beginning of May!. As far...
The Days Are Now Already Getting Shorter Here in Minnesota
Summer may have just started, but did you know the days are already getting shorter here in Minnesota?. We're lucky living here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes in that we get to experience all four seasons every year, right? And while there are favorite elements of every season, the arrival of summer seems to always be celebrated here in the Bold North.
Minnesota Restaurant Closes After Racist Comments About Juneteenth
A day after a National Holiday meant to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States, one Minnesota restaurant owner is closing his doors after a flurry of racist comments. In a post on Facebook, the owner says that "It’s crazy to see the amount of hate" and calls...
Jail Cell Turned Airbnb Offers Epic Stay in Minnesota
Can't say I've ever felt the urge to sleep in a jail cell willingly, but hey, this is pretty freaking cool. You can spend the night in a historic jail house right here in Minnesota. Sorry, orange jump suits not included. According to the listing, this legendary building was built...
Enjoy A Taste Of Paris At Mall Of America’s New Restaurant
How's this for a unique new addition to the Mall Of America? A new restaurant of sorts is the mall's newest addition and it looks like we are all in for a treat. A new Paris-themed restaurant has opened at the Mall Of America, the mall that has just about everything and then some.
This Minnesota Swimming Hole Has Been Called One of the Best in the U.S.
When it comes to water and keeping cool in the warm summer months, nobody does it better than we do in Minnesota, right? Like this swimming hole, which has just been called one of the best places to get your swim on in the entire country. Keeping your cool in...
Minnesota Told to Brace for Widespread Flooding Caused by Multiple Rounds of Major Rainfall
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Multiple rounds of heavy rain are presenting a risk for potential flooding throughout southern Minnesota in the coming days. That’s according to a forecast issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday morning. The prediction comes just days after heavy rain and strong thunderstorms hammered...
Want A Lake Superior Lighthouse? Here’s One That Could Be Yours!
It isn't all that often that there's a chance to claim a lighthouse as your very own. Just such a chance is popping up for a lighthouse on the Wisconsin coastline of Lake Superior. The lighthouse up for grabs is known as the Superior Harbor South Breakwater Light, and it...
Watch Out For New Scam Involving Minnesota’s E-ZPass
The E-ZPass is designed to help motorists have a more reliable travel option during the busy weekday commuting hours, generally between 6 am and 10 am and 3 pm and 7 pm, Monday through Friday. In recent visits to the Twin Cities, I've seen first-hand how the E-ZPass helps to...
It’s Illegal To Eat A Burger In This Minnesota City
I stumbled upon an article of the weirdest food laws. No lie, legit laws that were actually voted on and put into effect. Who in the world is the monster that made it against the law to eat a burger? Let me at him. ;) Did you know that it's...
We Now Know What Age Kids Can Legally Stay Home Alone in Minnesota
What Age Is It OK for My Kid To Stay Home Alone in Minnesota?. There is a question that every parent wrestles with at some point in this journey of child-rearing - when can my child stay at home all alone? We think our kid might be ready to hang out and watch a movie while we run to the store real quick but...can they? It is allowed? Is there a specific age when it is ok to leave the house for a little bit without our child in tow?
Minnesota is Ranked Among the Best States for Camping
The bean counters at Love Lawn have poured over the data and crunched the numbers to determine the best states for camping in America -- and Minnesota is among the best!. Seriously, Minnesota is home to 75 state parks and recreation areas, Superior National Forest, Voyageurs National Park, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, and countless other county, city, and private campgrounds. Summer's coming, let's go camping!
Minnesota Man Sentenced for Cyber Stalking & Child Porn Crimes
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man has been sent to federal prison for convictions relating to cyber stalking and child pornography crimes. He was sentenced on Tuesday, according to a news release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Minnesota. The St. Paul man was accused of committing the crimes from January of 2019 through February of 2023.
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