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Buying Pajamas on Temu Could Put Your Kids at Serious Risk
I'll admit that I've searched and even made a purchase or two from the popular shopping site Temu, but clothing is something I generally stay away from, and here's a good reason why. Temu is a Chinese-owned shopping platform where you can order cheap products, both in price and quality,...
What You Need to Know About Your Minnesota Driver’s License
According to the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, there are more than 4 million (4,273,027) licensed drivers in Minnesota and most of those people have a Class D driver's license. I have one, but I honestly didn't know what the classification meant beyond being able to drive...
Suspicious Device Investigation Closes Part of Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- Police at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport investigated a suspicious device on Wednesday. Very little information is available. A post on the airport’s X, formally known as Twitter, account indicates part of the airport’s largest terminal was shut down during the investigation. The...
Duluth Police Need Help Now To Identify Suspected Car Thief
Recently, a crime took place in Duluth that involved a stolen vehicle that ultimately crashed and caused damage. Duluth Police have a photo of the suspect and they are now reaching out to the public hoping to identify the person and bring them to justice. There's a good chance that...
Looks Like Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store Plans Have Pivoted
About a year ago, I had a secret family outing that I was planning for my kids. Life with teenagers can be challenging with schedules so I put an event on our Google calendar that we share that said, "Secret...do not plan anything for this time". My first-born daughter, who checks our calendar the most, immediately started questioning what this was about and wanted details. Me, also being a firstborn, showed her my stubborn side and informed everyone in my family that they would find out when we got there...and that they would also love this secret adventure.
Where You Can Explore Minnesota’s 11 Toughest Hiking Trails
There are tons of hiking trails to explore around Minnesota. If you're an outdoorsy person, you've probably hiked quite a few of them. We've got trails ranging in difficulty, from easy to very challenging. So for those who are looking for beautiful trails that are a challenge, this list is for you!
Ten Lies We Tell Ourselves to Survive in Minnesota
Minnesota is not the easiest place to live. From the weather to our sports teams, the Land of 10,000 Lakes has created a resilient bunch of people (out of necessity). Sometimes we even need to tell ourselves little lies to get through it all. Ten Lies Minnesotans Tell Themselves to...
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
Potentially Deadly Bacteria Can Now Be Found In Wisconsin Lakes
Hot summer temperatures have arrived, which means there will be masses of people taking full advantage of the weather by hitting beaches throughout Wisconsin. As much fun as that is, there are precautions beachgoers need to take. The most obvious include things like wearing sunscreen to prevent skin cancer and following basic water safety to avoid drowning.
State Patrol: Unbuckled Convertible Driver Killed After Turning Against Red Light in Minnesota Intersection Crash
Cottage Grove, MN (KROC-AM News)- The driver of a convertible lost her life after running a red light in a crash at a Minnesota intersection. That’s according to the State Patrol. The two vehicle-crash was one of at least three fatalities reported across the state on Tuesday. First responders...
Kwik Trip Just Called Out This Popular Country Star
He's one of the biggest names in country music and he was just called out by one of the biggest names in convenience stores. Kwik Trip is one of the most popular convenience stores in the upper Midwest these days. The familiar chain opened its first store in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1965. Its corporate headquarters are located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Kwik Trip says it owns over 875 separate convenience stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan, as well as stores known as Kwik Star in states like Iowa, Illinois, and South Dakota.
Calling All Barbie Fans! Major Barbie Exhibit Coming To Minnesota
With over 60 years of cultural impact from toys to movies, Barbie is a worldwide phenomenon that has lived on for generations from toys to movies. In conjunction with the 65th anniversary of Barbie, a major Barbie exhibition will be coming to Minnesota, set to be hosted at the DECC in Duluth over the course of several weeks later this year.
Worst Season For Earwigs Could Now Be Headed To Minnesota
They're usually found across our fair state about this time of year in late summer, but is a bumper crop of earwigs now ready to descend on Minnesota?. Minnesota may be the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but we might also be the Land of 10,000 (or likely way more) common earwigs later this summer, if what's happening in other nearby states also happens here in our neck of the woods.
Search Efforts Continue for Missing, Vulnerable Minnesota Woman
Randolph, MN (KROC-AM News)- Search efforts are continuing in southeast Minnesota for a missing and vulnerable Minnesota woman. She was last seen on Saturday. Authorities say they have searched the area around her residence and did not find anything. The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office identified the missing woman as 56-year-old...
Business Will Pay Your Family $15,000 to Sample Midwest Cheese
If your family loves anything and everything cheese, here's an opportunity to live out your cheesiest fantasies and cash in $15,000. The winning family will be crowned the "Cheesiest Family in America" and will get a chance to take their love of cheese to Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa in a seven-day cheese adventure.
New Transportation Law Began July 1 In Minnesota – What To Know
This one slipped under the radar. A handful of new laws went into effect earlier this month and while you should brush up on all of them, there's one you should know about as soon as possible. About seven new laws started in Minnesota on July 1st, ranging from transportation...
Chilly Billy’s Announces New Superior Location, Grand Opening
It's been a big year for this Twin Ports area frozen yogurt company!. Last year, Chilly Billy's faced closure as the founders of the popular Duluth-based brand announced their plans to retire. Thankfully, a pair of local businessmen bought the company and have not only kept it open for locals and visitors, but have been making some big, exciting moves!
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