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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.
We Now Know Which City Is The Most Expensive in Minnesota
If you're looking to save some money, you likely don't want to live in this city, because it's now been ranked as the most expensive in the entire state of Minnesota. No matter where in the North Star State you call home, there are just some costs you always have to pay, right? Unless you own your home outright, you probably have a mortgage or rent payment. Then there are utility bills, taxes, insurance and other costs most of us pay each month as well, all of which eat up a healthy portion of our income.
End of an Era? Xcel Energy Center’s Days May Be Numbered
The lucrative world of venue naming rights in Minnesota is limited to a select group, and a prominent member is about to cash in on a name change. Naming rights for venues can demand big money, U.S. Bank Stadium sold its naming rights for a reported $220 million over 25 years, and Minnesota-based Target sponsors both Target Field and Target Center, and both of those venues get well over $1 million a year for naming rights.
Well-Known Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota is Getting a New Name
A well-known piece of Minnesota is going away. It will be so weird to have the home of the Wild not be called the Xcel Energy Center, or The X for short. The arena has been called the Xcel Energy Center since it opened in September of 2000. But reports say that it will soon no longer be called that in the near future.
Updated Rainfall Totals From Wednesday’s Torrential Rain
Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain hit Northern Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin on Tuesday, with some places seeing more than 7 inches of rain in a matter of hours. Torrential rainfall through the afternoon and evening hours across the region led to creeks, rivers, and streams swelling and roads flooding. As...
Why Was Wrestling Legend and American Icon Hulk Hogan in Minnesota?
If there is one human alive that could be the mascot for America, it might be this legend that was just in Minnesota to promote his new beer. The new beer called, "Real American Beer", is co-founded by Terry Bollea, better known by his stage name, Hulk Hogan, he's a wrestling icon and global celebrity that has the goal of "bringing America together, one beer at a time."
What Is The Fastest Speeding Ticket Ever Issued In Minnesota?
We're probably all guilty of exceeding the speed limit every now and again, right? But you won't believe just how much over the limit this driver was going that got them the fastest speeding ticket ever written in Minnesota!. If you've ever exceeded the speed limit while behind the wheel...
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