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National Bring Your Dog to Work Day: Country Edition
These days dogs are not just pets — they're family, constant companions and, in some cases, co-workers. It's not uncommon to find pet friendly places around town where dog owners can bring their pups to enjoy coffee, a meal or just a cocktail. In fact, some people would rather spend their time with their pets than other humans.
Amazon Announces Big Changes Coming To Packages In Minnesota
You'll soon see a noticeable change in those familiar Amazon packages when they land on your doorstep here in Minnesota. Minnesotans LOVE to shop on Amazon it would seem. According to a recent survey, Amazon was ranked as the Most Trusted Retail Brand in the U.S., even though it didn't even exist until 1994.
Kwik Trip Unveils Delicious New Donut Perfect for Summer
Kwik Trip has been blessing us with new menu items left and right. Now, they just announced a new donut treat coming to stores, including in Minnesota, and it sounds so good. The flavor is absolutely quintessential to summer. Kwik Trip's Newest Menu Items. Let's do a quick rundown of...
Flooding Closes Part of I-90 As Flood Watch Begins Throughout Minnesota
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Flood Watch is now in effect for multiple Minnesota Counties. The watch coincides with the arrival of the first of multiple waves of what is predicted to be heavy rainfall in southern Minnesota. The watch area stretches from far western Minnesota to the Mississippi River...
Hottest Artist on Billboard Charts Coming to Minnesota This Fall
She's one of the hottest acts in the music world right now, and she's making a stop in Minnesota this fall. With hits like Feather and Espresso, Sabrina Carpenter is currently dominating the Billboard Hot 100, with three songs on the chart, two of them in the top 5, and the former Disney Channel star just announced a new tour to support her new album "Short n’ Sweet" which comes out on August 23.
Smile! Here Are 20 Selfies From Your Favorite Country Artists
Every year, National Selfie Day is celebrated on June 21. It's a day in which people all over the world snap a photo of themselves and post it on social media. Ok, it's not actually a requirement to post it, but if you don't share it... did it really happen? National Day Calendar encourages people to get creative and have fun with their selfies on this day and every day.
Fans Are Upset After Kevin Costner Confirms His ‘Yellowstone’ Fate
Kevin Costner has confirmed that he will not be returning to Yellowstone for its upcoming final episodes, and fans are upset with the news. The Oscar-winning actor and director turned to social media on Thursday (June 20) to reveal that after the very public back-and-forth that he's engaged in with the show's producers over the last year-plus, he will not return for the second half of Yellowstone Season 5, which is set to premiere in November.
Teen Girl Killed in Head-on Crash with Pick-Up on Rural Minnesota Highway
Park Rapids, MN (KROC-AM News)- A teenage girl was killed in a head-on crash on a rural Minnesota highway Thursday. A car and a pick-up were involved in the fatality. The State Patrol responded to the deadly two-vehicle collision shortly after 10:00 Thursday morning. No passengers were in either vehicle....
Amazing Pancakes, Cows, and More at Annual Rochester, MN Event
Have you ever touched a cow? A job opportunity popped up on Facebook the other day as I was scrolling and it was for a dairy farm in Minnesota. They needed people to help milk cows at night and I thought, "I need some extra money, the place isn't too far from me and it could work", but then I realized that I have never touched a cow in my life. That could all change on Saturday!
10 Most Enchanting Drives Through Minnesota You Need to Experience
Road trips are more about the journey than the final destination, and the Land of 10,000 Lakes offers memorable adventures like none other with some of the most captivating drives in the country. From dense forests and rolling prairies to dramatic cliffs and tranquil shorelines, a road trip through Minnesota...
3,000 Extra Motorcycles Added To Minnesota Roads This Week
"Why are there so many motorcycles right now?" If you think that you are seeing a lot of motorcycles right now in Minnesota, you aren't dreaming. About 3,000 motorcycles are joining the roadways in Minnesota for a few days for a large, national convention. About 3,000 Extra Motorcyclists on Minnesota...
Flood Watch Issued for All of Southern Minnesota Through Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for all of southern Minnesota in effect until 1:00 pm Saturday afternoon. Two rounds of heavy rainfall are expected over the next two days across portions of southern and central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches...
Once Beloved Mall Brand About to Make Triumphant Return After 15 Years
It's the 1990s all over again. At least that's what one brand is banking on as it teases a return several years after closing its doors. At one time, seemingly every mall in America was occupied by the same stores selling clothing to tweens and teens. Shoppers came to expect these stores in just about every shopping mall:
7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh
Comedy can quickly become outdated as styles, mannerisms, and references lose their appeal faster than ever. This rapid evolution often leaves some TV shows seeming outdated in no time at all. That said, when you revisit some of the more popular recurring sketches from The Carol Burnett Show, it becomes...
Big Grand Opening Event At Popular Rochester Area Park Scuttled
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The soggy forecast for the weekend has led to the cancellation of a free and public grand opening celebration in the Rochester area. A brand-new amphitheater has been added to the numerous amenities offered at Chester Woods Park. Olmsted County officials say the outdoor entertainment venue is expected to be "a focal point for cultural and recreational activities for years to come."
Sriracha is Turning From Red to Brown on Store Shelves; Here’s Why
What was once a fiery red color on grocery store shelves has turned a dull brown without much explanation. Sriracha's distinct shade of red was a precursor to the heat that awaited users after squirting the sauce on top of things like noodles and Asian-inspired dishes. Now, that red seems to have gone away.
Is There Unclaimed Money Out There That Belongs to You?
The State of Minnesota has returned more than $6 million in unclaimed cash and property to Minnesotans that forgot or were unaware that it was theirs to claim. One in ten Americans has money or property that belongs to them, that they had no idea even existed. It could be an inheritance, money from an old bank account, leftover paychecks from an old job, or just about anything else you can think of.
Surgeon General Wants to Put a Warning Label on Social Media
So far in our lifetimes, we have seen warning labels placed on a lot of things that we use everyday. From cigarettes to music that we purchase, a warning label exists to let us know of the risks we are taking if using said product. According to AP News, the...
Minnesota-Based Target Announces New AI Tool for All Stores
Minnesota-based Target just announced today that they have plans to roll out a new tool utilizing what's called Generative Artificial Intelligence to all Target locations. Everywhere you turn it seems that there's new AI this and new AI that. But I think AI offers a great opportunity for improvement when...
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