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The Best Airport in the Entire Country Is Here In Minnesota (Again)
A new survey from Travel + Leisure once again says the top-rated airport in North America can be found right here in Minnesota. When you're traveling, there are few things that can mess up your trip more than having problems at the airport. Whether it's getting through security quickly, finding your gate, or getting something to eat or drink before you hop on a plane, airports play a big role in our travels.
Is Wisconsin Getting Its First National Park?
An effort is underway to give Wisconsin its first national park, with a congressman from the Badger State leading the charge to make it happen. Tom Tiffany, who represents Wisconsin's 7th District (which covers most of Northern Wisconsin), will be proposing a new bill that aims to convert a popular outdoor destination in his district to what would be the state's first national park.
AI Gives Shocking, Brutally Honest Take on Life in Minnesota
Artificial Intelligence is looking to be one of the most transformational tech advances in modern times, but don't expect to any AI lifeforms to be taking up residence in Minnesota any time soon. I asked several AI chatbots about their honest thoughts on life in Minnesota, and what they thought...
How to Keep Your Dog Safe in Minnesota’s Heat this Weekend
This weekend is going to be the warmest weekend in Minnesota so far this year. Since it's been a while since we've dealt with this kind of heat, I wanted to remind dog parents how to keep your dog safe this weekend. Minnesota's Hottest Weekend of the Year. Across the...
Shania Twain Named 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Host
The People's Choice Country Awards is returning for its second year in 2024 with a country veteran at the helm — Shania Twain. Country music's newest award show also announced it will be airing live on NBC on Thursday, Sept. 26 with streaming available on Peacock. "Consider this your...
Lainey Wilson Reveals She Has Two Celebrity Crushes: Who Are They?
Lainey Wilson is constantly flying up the charts with her music. She is also lighting up social media with her fun, cheeky and loving relationship with her man, Devlin Duck Hodges. But, that doesn't mean the country superstar doesn't still have celebrity crushes, and in a recent interview she revealed...
Kwik Trip Expands with Groundbreaking of Second Distribution Center
Did you know that about 80% of the products sold at Kwik Trip are produced at their headquarters in La Crosse, Wisconsin?. At their La Crosse facility, Kwik Trip makes a variety of items like baked goods, sandwiches, pizza, ice cream, and milk, which are delivered fresh to each store daily. This facility also has banana ripening rooms that hold over 41,000 pounds of bananas!
We Now Know: Is Minnesota a Cat or Dog State?
It's no surprise that pets are popular here in Minnesota, but just which type of pet is most popular: cats or dogs?. Is a debate as old as mankind: which animals are more popular, cats or dogs, here in Minnesota? Usually, when someone asks if you're a cat person or a dog person, you're forced to take a side, right? So, what do you think: Are cats or dogs better?
Another Text Scam Circulating In Small Town Minnesota
Sigh. Another scam has been reported, this time in northern Minnesota. This scam isn't groundbreaking but it does look legitimate upon first glance. This scam was reported not too far from Duluth, in Grand Marais. Officials with Cook County shared a warning to residents on their Facebook page recently. You'd...
Cyber Tip Leads to Child Pornography Bust and Arrest at Rochester Home
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A cyber tip has resulted in a child pornography bust at a home in Rochester. That’s according to Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson. Officers made the arrest on Thursday. Grayson said the cyber tip indicated the suspect was disseminating and was in possession...
Yum Or Yuck? Iconic Minnesota Brand Just Released Its Newest Flavor
A Minnesota flavor giant, Hormel, has announced a new flavor for one of its most polarizing food items. SPAM. The newest flavor is a fusion flavor that is Korean BBQ. The product is only available at Walmart locations, or online. According to SPAM's website the newest flavor is described as:
Jelly Roll’s Wife Details the First Time She Laid Eyes on Him: ‘What Is This Big Southern Boy?’
Not only do people follow Jelly Roll for his music, they also follow him for he and his wife, Bunnie Xo's, love story. The two have been married since 2016, and their relationship has been on a rocket ship to the moon since. Bunnie Xo recently opened up about the...
Good Directions? The ‘Charlie’s Cafe’ House In Freeport Is Gone
If you are a frequent visitor or you happen to live in the town of Freeport, located just up I-94 from St. Cloud, a large directional sign has now been removed, and I'm sure this intersection now just feels empty. The Charlie's Cafe house, the one right near I-94 that...
Minnesota’s Quirkiest + Most Unique Festivals
When it comes to interesting and unique things to do, Minnesota has a pretty long list of events and festivals worth checking out. Whether it's celebrating the state's unique heritage, weather, geography, or pop culture significance, there are a ton of quirky things on the calendar each year across the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
Child Among Three People Injured in Southeast Minnesota Crash
Utica, MN (KROC-AM News)- A child was among three people injured in a crash near a southeast Minnesota intersection Thursday night. Two vehicles were involved in the collision. The State Patrol responded to the crash shortly before 9:30 p.m. The crash occurred near the intersection of Hwy. 14 and Winona...
Part of I-90 in Olmsted County To Close This Weekend for Bridge Demolition
Stewartville, MN (KROC-AM News)-Part of Interstate 90 in Olmsted County is set to close on Friday evening in both directions. Construction crews began work on a bridge replacement project in the area marked for the closure on Monday. A multi-month detour to divert traffic away from the work zone also...
Meet Elvie Shane at Rochester’s Riverside Concert Series
Artist Elvie Shane is hittin' the road to Rochester for the annual Down by the Riverside Concert Series, and his performance is sure to hit home. Known for his blue-collar spirit with some Kentucky twang, Shane embodies down-to-earth family values -- which are especially apparent in his Platinum hit "My Boy" heard on country radio around the nation.
Minnesota Wine Drinkers Are Loving This Genius Shopping Hack
The Challenge All Minnesota Wine Drinkers Have...and The Amazing Tip To Fix It!. There is a struggle that happens at the store. Especially the liquor store. You walk in, grab a cart, and unless you are buying a box of wine or a full box of wine bottles, you are going to experience this challenge.
UPDATE: When Is Popular Waldo’s Pizza Truck Coming to Rochester, MN?
There are good notes...and then there are the "not so fun" ones that show up in my inbox. I'm going to give you a glimpse of what I got this week and there is one that I KNOW you are going to be interested in. Why? Well, it involves a pizza place that pretty much all of Rochester has been missing and craving.
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