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Good News: Update from Valleyfair Since the Major Flooding
Valleyfair saw some major flooding over the past few weeks with the crazy rain we've been getting in Minnesota this summer. The flooding was so bad it closed some rides at the back of the grounds and their parking lot. Insane Flooding at Valleyfair. I saw drone footage going around...
Toby Keith’s Will Filing Reveals How He Kept His Family Safe
Toby Keith went to extraordinary lengths to keep his family safe during his lifetime, and his wife has asked a court to extend those protections by keeping certain aspects of his will private. In Touch has obtained court documents that show Keith's wife, Tricia Covel, filed papers asking the Oklahoma...
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.
Tick Alert: Lone Star Species Poses New Health Risks in Minnesota
If you've stepped outside lately you may have noticed an increase in mosquitos and biting flies. All the rainy weather we have seen so far this year, combined with the warmer-than-average winter we saw means more biting and annoying insects. Another biting insect that you might NOT have noticed yet, but is just as prevalent this year are ticks. One tick, not native to Minnesota, has been reported already in 35 counties. Here's what you need to know about this invasive, and potentially deadly tick.
New EDM Festival Launching in Wisconsin in 2025
There are plenty of rock music festivals, and country music festivals in the Midwest, but fans of electronic music don't have many options, but that is about to change. Chippewa Valley Music Festivals, the company behind Rock Fest and Country Fest (now called Hoofbeat) in Cadott, Wisconsin, is launching a new music festival called 'Force Fields' in 2025.
BCA Releases New Details in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting at Minnesota Homeless Shelter
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has released new information about a fatal officer involved shooting that happened at a Minnesota homeless shelter. The critical incident occurred on July 1 in Crookston. A statement released shortly after the shooting by the Crookston Police Department...
Ernest Says He’s Taking a One-Month Hiatus From Music
Ernest is taking a short break from touring to focus on his family. The country singer shared the news in a social media post, explaining that while he loves performing for fans every night, the road has "taken its toll" on both him and his toddler son, Ryman. "I'm going...
Customers Livid After Costco Makes Change to Their Famed Rotisserie Chicken
In a world full of uncertainty, sometimes having your comfort things can help ease the pressures of life. If one of those comfort things for you is driving to your local Costco and finishing off a successful Costco run by grabbing and bringing home one of their famed rotisserie chickens, hold on to your britches.
Lil Nas X Admits He Thought His Barrier-Busting Hit ‘Old Town Road’ Was ‘Cringe’
Back in 2019, nothing was bigger — or more controversial — in country music than Lil Nas X's viral hit, "Old Town Road." The Atlanta-based rapper blazed onto the country social media space with the song, which paired a hip-hop beat with traditional country lyricism and imagery, and "Old Town Road" quickly began to organically rise up the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart — until Billboard removed it from consideration, deciding that the song wasn't sufficiently country to merit inclusion on the chart.
Kid’s Like To Fish? This Local Retailer Is Hosting A Kid’s Fishing Day
If you've got kids and they are curious about fishing, or they are fishing enthusiasts this event might be just the thing for you and your kids. Fleet Farm is hosting a Kid's Fishing Day at participating stores on Saturday, and it includes, while supplies last, a free kid's tackle box along with other fun activities.
Illinois Man Killed in Crash on I-90 Near Rochester After Striking Tree
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The State Patrol is confirming an Illinois man died in a crash on I-90 near Rochester Tuesday afternoon. The crash is one of at least three fatal collisions reported across Minnesota on Tuesday. At least one person was killed in a collision earlier Tuesday afternoon on...
WARNING: Smoke Is On Its Way Back to Minnesota and Wisconsin
Take a deep breath while you can! Our world is about to get smokey again. CAUTION: Smoke Is On Its Way Back to Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Most humans don't have to think about taking a breath in and out. But if you are sensitive to air pollution, or have a health condition that can put you at risk when the air quality is low, you are always on alert.
‘Forced to Close’ News Posted by Popular Southeast Minnesota Restaurant
Just a day after news broke that a movie theater was closing in Rochester, Minnesota, another business in Southeast Minnesota announced it is also closing for good. Amazing Pizza Place in Southeast Minnesota Just Announced It Is Closing on Thursday. If you live in Byron, Minnesota, you probably have had...
6 Mysterious Ghost Towns in Minnesota You May Have Forgotten
Empty buildings, streets regained by nature, and a general sense of decay. A ghost town is a once-vibrant settlement that has since been left deserted and empty. These eerie remnants of the past offer a glimpse into Minnesota history and the lives of those who once lived there. Explore six...
Possible Fatal Crash on I-90 Just South of Rochester
Update: State Patrol Confirms Fatal Crash on I-90 Near Rochester. Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - It has been especially deadly day a Minnesota roadways. Preliminary reports indicate at least 3 people have perished in separate crashes, including one near Rochester. Law enforcement radio transmissions indicate the crash involved a semi-truck and a car and occurred along westbound I-90 about two and half miles east of the Highway 63 interchange near Stewartville shortly after 5 PM.
Pedestrian Killed at Minnesota Intersection Identified
Brooklyn Park, MN (KROC-AM News) - Authorities have released the name of a man who was killed Sunday evening while crossing a busy street in the Twin Cities. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office says 78-year-old Cuc Tri Tran of Chatsworth California died from multiple blunt force injuries. Police in Brooklyn Park say he was struck by a vehicle at an intersection where a busy commercial area transitions into a residential neighborhood.
Olmsted County Administrator is Resigning to Accept New Position
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Olmsted County is need of a new administrator. It was announced this afternoon that Heidi Welsh, who has worked at the county for the past 11 years and has served as county administrator since 2017, has accepted the position of County Manager in Dakota County. Her resignation will become effective at the end of the month.
Is Country Music The New Rebellion Genre?
While diehard fans have always known that country music is cool, there has been a surge of new fans crossing over into the genre. Much of this has been driven by artists such as Beyonce and Post Malone taking a swing at country-leaning projects, but perhaps there is another reason — rebellion.
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