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Why a Major NASCAR Sponsor was Removed From Chase Elliott’s Car Ahead of Race
NASCAR fans may have noticed a long-time sponsor has been ripped off Chase Elliott's No. 9 car. The Hooters decals were no longer on the car when Elliott raced to an 18th-place finish during the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday. Why Hooters Has Been Removed From Chase Elliot's...
Jelly Roll Promises to Help Put a Young Fan Through College [Watch]
Making dreams come true is all in a day's work for Jelly Roll. The star has visited prisons and hospice centers, surprised fast food works with enormous tips and even cried with fans as they share their most heart-wrenching personal tragedies. For his latest good deed, the singer is helping...
Kevin Costner’s New Movie ‘Horizon’ Flops In Opening Weekend
Kevin Costner's new film Horizon: An American Saga is not off to a great start — at least, according to box office numbers. In its opening weekend, the first installment of the four-part series brought in just $11 million. It's a low number, given the project's budget was nearly 10 times that at $100 million.
Alan Jackson Shares First Photo With New Grandson
Alan Jackson’s eldest daughter, Mattie, welcomed her first child into the world on June 20 and the country star just shared a photo of the family with the newest addition with fans. While the initial post came from the new mom, the proud grandfather also took to social media...
Police Fatally Shoot Man at Minnesota Homeless Shelter
Crookston, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Crookston Police Department has issued a statement concerning a fatal officer-involved shooting in the northwestern Minnesota community. Officials say that occurred after Crookston Police officers were dispatched around 11:46 Sunday night to a fight in progress at a homeless shelter. The responding officers found a man inside the shelter being combative toward officers and refusing to follow their verbal commands.
Chris Young’s Dad Suffers a Heart Attack
Chris Young's step-father — whose name is Michael Harris, and who means so much to the singer that he calls him Dad — suffered a heart attack on Saturday (June 29). Young was out on the road at the time, and he played his Greeley, Colo. show as scheduled, but not without posting a message of gratitude that his dad is OK.
Country Music’s Biggest Names Spotted at Nashville NASCAR Race
It was a day full of heat, humidity, exciting racing and country music this past Sunday at The Nashville Superspeedway. And, as is to be expected when NASCAR comes to Nashville, there were some familiar famous faces present on race day. Which Country Stars Were at the NASCAR Race in...
McDonald’s Says These Menu Items Are Going Away and Never Coming Back
We regret to inform you may never see some of your McDonald's favorites again. The fast food chain recently revealed it has no plans to bring back some of its previous menu items. Why McDonald's Is Dropping Menu Items?. McDonald's a fairly predictable menu no matter what location you stop...
Minnesota Restaurant Now Being Called Best Buffet in Entire State
Eating at a buffet can be quite an adventure! On the plus side, buffets offer an incredible variety of dishes, so there's something for everyone. You can sample a little of everything, which is perfect for picky eaters or those wanting to try new cuisines. Plus, the all-you-can-eat aspect can be a great value if you have a hearty appetite.
Volunteers Needed Now In Minnesota For DNR Loon Survey
If you love wildlife and spending time outdoors, you can put those passions to good use with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. You probably know that the loon is Minnesota's state bird, which became official in 1961. However, you may not know that loons are good indicators of water quality because they need clean, clear water to catch food. They're sensitive to disturbance and lakeshore development while being indicators of the effect of contaminants like mercury and lead in the environment,
Why it’s Important to Pay Attention to Your Kid’s Swimsuit Color in Minnesota
Once the warmer months are here, we Minnesotans love to spend as much time as possible on and in the water. That could be on a boat, in a pool, tubing, swimming in the lake, etc. Something that I learned about water safety and swimsuit color a few years ago...
SPOTLIGHT: Minnesota Kid Bravely Tells Her Story Of Being Alone
A few weeks ago, I had a 10-year-old in the studio with me that was there for a specific reason...to tell her story to you. Before we get to her sitting behind a microphone, I have to point out the obvious: there are ADULTS who come in the studio and freeze up. Words get mixed up, nerves take over, and this is all normal. I have ways to get you to relax a bit and I remember some of these nerves the first time I walked into a studio too. This is all normal and I expect that with everyone that visits me.
Minnesota’s Largest Fireworks Display to Proceed Rain or Shine
As the Fourth of July approaches, everyone has their fingers crossed, hoping that Mother Nature cooperates and doesn't rain on the parade—or the BBQs, picnics, and other get-togethers that make this holiday special. While these activities are a big part of the fun, the fireworks are always the main event.
New Mandatory Phone Dialing Rule Starts This Month In Southern Minnesota
Starting soon, residents and businesses across southern Minnesota will need to get used to a new dialing routine. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has decided that everyone in the 507 area code region—which includes all cities in the southern third of the state like Rochester, Faribault, Owatonna, Mankato, Winona and everywhere in between—needs to start using 10-digit dialing.
Minnesota Man Killed in SCUBA Mishap During Salvage Operation
Crane Lake, MN (KROC-AM News) - Authorities in far northern Minnesota are reporting a fatal SCUBA diving accident. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says deputies and other emergency responders were sent to Crane Lake on the edge of Voyageurs National Park around 12:15 PM on Sunday. They were told that a SCUBA diver had failed to resurface.
Jason Aldean’s Dad Dinner Hack for His Kids [Exclusive Interview]
Jason Aldean has to feed his kids just like everyone else. You would be surprised by his go-to hook up for his kids' dinner. Recently, the "Let Your Boys Be Country" singer joined Wood and Nicole on Taste of Country Mornings with Wood and Nicole and dropped what he calls his trick to feed his hungry kids.
Duluth Named The Second Cleanest City In America
Here's something we can celebrate. According to a new study, Duluth is one of the cleanest cities in the country. Not only was Duluth named one of the cleanest cities in the country, it was named the second cleanest. It was only beat out by Lynchburg, Virginia. While this study...
Rochester PD Arrests Man Seen With Replica AK-47 Outside of School & Car Dealership
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department arrested a man who was seen carrying what turned out to be a replica firearm outside of a Rochester school and business Sunday night. That’s according to Rochester Police Captain Casey Moilanen. He said a citizen reported spotting a man wearing a...
Firerose Claims Billy Ray Cyrus Was Still Married When They Started Dating
Billy Ray Cyrus' estranged wife Firerose is sharing more allegations of verbal and emotional abuse against him. In a new interview with Page Six, she describes a pattern of controlling behavior, lies and manipulation that she claims began long before the couple tied the knot in October 2023. In fact,...
Jason Aldean Has One Big Problem With the U.S. Presidential Debate
The traveling Rock the Country festival held down a two-night stand at Poplar Bluff, Mo. last week with co-headliners Jason Aldean and Kid Rock, and during his time onstage, Aldean sounded off about politics. Specifically, he took issue with the U.S. presidential debate, which aired on Thursday (June 28) and...
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