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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!
Two Illinois Towns Now On List Of Rudest Cities In Midwest
As you were ordering your Butterburger at a Culvers in Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the rest of the Midwest, did you notice anyone taking notes? Anyone ask you a question? If so, your feedback may have helped shape the list of the Top 10 Rudest Cities in the Midwest.
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...
Why People Are Putting This Classic Toy on Their Bird Feeders
Some people are going back to their childhoods for a creative solution for a common problem that plagues bird feeders. Gardeners and lawn care aficionados are finding each other like never before thanks to helpful (and sometimes quirky social media groups. The Punk Rock Gardening and Bird Watching Facebook group, for example, boasts a membership of nearly 200,000 people.
The Minnesota State Fair Just Announced their Final 2024 Grandstand Show
We're two months away from the Minnesota State Fair (aka: the best time of the year) and they just announced their last Grandstand show for 2024!. A crazy fact about me: despite the fact that I'm a massive state fair fan, I've actually never been to a show at the Grandstand. I know, maybe that needs to change this year, because we've got some sweet acts on the way.
Why Are Minnesotans Now Putting Umbrellas Over Their AC’s?
There's a hack going around Minnesota again this summer that says putting an umbrella or tent over your air conditioner will make it run better. But does it actually work?. While summer isn't even a whole week old, some parts of the North Star State have already been dealing with warmer temperatures and super-high humidity already. And, with July and August still ahead, most of us will likely also experience those elements of a Minnesota summer in the not-too-distant future.
The Temp Energy Experts Say Is Key To Summer Comfort & Savings In Minnesota
Summer is only about a week old in Minnesota but it's already been hot and sticky. If you've turned on your air conditioning, do you have it set at the magic temperature energy experts suggest?. Outside of maybe money issues, few things can be as contentious in a household here...
Search Effort Shifts for Vulnerable Missing Minnesota Man
Henning, MN (KROC-AM News)- The search effort for a vulnerable missing Minnesota man has entered a new phase. That’s according to a news release issued by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities have deployed multiple air, ground and water resources to find the man since he went missing over the weekend.
A Warning To Minnesota Dog Owners For Cookouts This Summer
I swear that I have a new fear unlocked at least once a month as a pet owner. There are a lot of things to look out for with our furry friends, whether it's a cat or a dog (or whatever you have.) It's like the time I bought my...
Squatch Fest Returns With Epic Live Music On July 4th
Wherever you're celebrating America on the 4th Of July, take Sasquatch 92.1 with you and rock out with a full day of epic performances from some of the biggest names in rock and roll. Squatch Fest is seven hours of live performances that will sound amazing blasting from the lake,...
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