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Employees Accused of Conducting Theft Scheme That Caused Over $100K in Losses for Rochester Electronics Store
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Two employees have been charged in a theft scheme that cost a Rochester store more than $100,000 in losses. The Olmsted County Attorney’s Office filed the charges on Friday. Both men are accused of running the scheme from Nov. of 2022 through January of last year, the criminal complaint says.
Oasis Announces 2025 North American Concert Dates
Oasis is coming to North America next year. The band has announced five new 2025 concert dates, which will begin Aug. 24 in Toronto and conclude Sept. 12 in Mexico City. In between the band will visit Chicago, the New York City area and Los Angeles. Cage the Elephant will serve as the opener on all dates.
This Historic Minnesota AirBNB Will ‘Fill’ You With Happiness
If you want a quirky and fun getaway a trip to Southern Minnesota could be in order. If you are an avid cyclist, this is the perfect time of year to check out the fall colors along the Root River. If that sounds like a good time, why not up your fun and stay at an old gas station? There's a really fun-looking Airbnb that is two blocks from the bike trail and features old gas pumps, along with fun vintage items inside.
What to Watch as JD Vance, Tim Walz Meet for A VP Debate
ATLANTA (AP) — Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz will meet Tuesday in the lone vice presidential debate of the 2024 election, bringing together undercards who have spent two months going after each other and the opposing nominees who top the major-party tickets. The matchup, hosted by CBS...
Man Dies in Motorhome Fire Along Side of the Road
EAGAN (WJON News) -- A man died when the motorhome he was in started on fire. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened Sunday night on northbound 35E at Northwood Parkway in Eagan. The motorhome was stalled on the side of the road when it started on fire and...
Who Are the ‘Big 4′ of Rock Rhythm Sections?
Without a solid rhythm section, there's little hope for a rock band. Harsh as that may seem, it really cannot be overstated the importance of the cohesion between a drummer and a bassist — they serve as the foundation of a band's sound, and without their cooperation, both with the other instruments and with one another, there is no anchor for the music to hold onto.
Top 10 States With Highest IQ Now Includes Minnesota
If you live in Minnesota, stand up tall and pat yourself on the back. Evidently, we are pretty smart people. Visual Capitalist recently published a report showing what states were the smartest based on average IQ numbers and Minnesota is in the Top 10 list. What is Considered a Good...
Red Flag Warning in Much of Minnesota on Monday
UNDATED (WJON News) -- The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is effective from 11:00 a.m. Monday to 8:00 p.m. Monday. WIND...South shifting northwest 15-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely...
Record Warm Day in St. Cloud Sunday
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- For the second day in a row we had a record high temperature in St. Cloud. The National Weather Service says we officially reached 84 degrees on Sunday afternoon at the St. Cloud Regional Airport. That ties the record for the date, we also hit...
Motorcycle Rider Hurt in Crash On Interstate 94
SAUK CENTRE (WJON News) -- A motorcyclist was hurt in a crash on Interstate 94. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened Sunday at about 1:30 p.m. Nineteen-year-old Nicholas Wendland of Clitherall, Minnesota was driving east near Sauk Centre when he crashed his bike. Wendland was taken to CentraCare...
Gas Prices Fall in Minnesota, Rise Nationally
UNDATED (WJON News) -- It was a mixed bag at the gas pumps this past week. Gas Buddy says gas prices declined in slightly more than have of the U.S. states, while others saw increases due to some refinery snags and maintenance issues. Gas Buddy says data shows 18 states...
Why Thousands of Music Videos Have Been Removed From YouTube
Up until recently, it was easy to go onto YouTube and watch Nirvana’s classic music video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” However, suddenly over the weekend the iconic grunge clip was removed, one of thousands of music videos that have been pulled from the streaming giant. The...
Kris Kristofferson Dies: Rockers React
Kris Kristofferson, the hugely successful singer, songwriter, actor and political activist, died Saturday, Sept. 28, at the age of 88. As news of his passing became public, fellow musicians took to social media to pay their respects. Those sharing tributes spanned the gamut of entertainment, including rockers, country stars and Hollywood’s elite -- appropriate considering how wide and varied Kristofferson’s career was.
Injury Rollover Crash at Rochester Intersection Sends 2 People to Hospital
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Two people were taken to a hospital following a crash at a Rochester intersection on Sunday. Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says officers responded to the report of a rollover accident around 11:45 a.m. Two vehicles were involved. The crash happened at the intersection...
Missing Person Rescued Then Airlifted to Hospital in Winona County
Winona, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in Winona County rescued then airlifted a missing person to a hospital on Saturday. The Winona County Sheriff’s Office says the person was working on a fence in Pleasant Valley, which is just south of Winona. The person had not returned and was reported...
Historic Harvest Fest Was Llamazing Fun For All [PHOTOS]
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Llamas were the star attraction at an annual event this weekend in St. Cloud. The Stearns County History Museum held its 4th Annual Historic Harvest Festival on the grounds outside the museum on Saturday. In addition to the popular llama petting zoo, there were games,...
Folk 2 Folks Festival Brings People Together To Create Community
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- People turned out for a mini-arts festival at the St. Cloud Library on Saturday. Lyricality held its first-ever Folk 2 Folks Festival from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. The festival had various artist-facilitated sessions like crafting comedy monologues, dot painting, and a poem-to-song poetry collaborative jam session.
High School Sports Results Saturday, Sept. 28th
St. Cloud Cathedral 2, Holy Family 1: Both of the Crusaders' goals came in the 2nd half with Matthew Primus scoring on an assist by Griffin Sturm, and Jacob Oliver got the 2nd goal assisted by Primus. Noah Henderson made 4 saves in 80 minutes played with 1 goal against for Cathedral.
St. Cloud Airport’s Fly-In Aims To Educate People About Aviation [PHOTOS]
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud facility held the first of what it hopes to be an annual event on Saturday. The St. Cloud Regional Airport held its first Fly-In from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Fly-In was to encourage pilots to come to the airport and see what it has to offer, but it was also for community members to drop by and check out the planes, talk with pilots, and learn more about the airport.
The Night William Shatner Fought WWE Star Jerry Lawler
The night that William Shatner found himself squaring off against WWE legend Jerry "The KIng" Lawler during a 1995 match in Houston, Texas was an interesting one. "I knew it was fake, but I didn't realize how fake it is," he tells UCR now. What was supposed to be a brief dalliance ended up establishing the Star Trek legend as one of the many characters in the wrestling universe. He ended up inducting Lawler into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007. A little more than a decade later, Shatner himself was inducted into the Hall as part of the 2020 class.
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