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‘Yellowstone’ Reveals Premiere Date for Final Episodes — See the Teaser!
Yellowstone fans, rejoice! Paramount Network has revealed the much-anticipated premiere date for the second half of Season 5. In a press release Thursday (June 20), the network revealed that Yellowstone will premiere on Paramount on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 8PM ET. The news comes after a long delay between the...
Study Uncovers Shocking Amount Rochester Residents Pay in Bills
Remember that one-hit wonder from 2015? "Bills" by Lunchmoney Lewis was (and still is) a jam. A new report shows how much the average resident in Rochester, Minnesota pays in bills each year. Read more about the study and see if you're paying more or less than the average below.
When We Can See the Beautiful and Unique Strawberry Moon in Minnesota
I don't know much about space, but it's pretty amazing and it's always so pretty to see some of the phenomena that take place in our Minnesota skies. Like when I was finally able to see the Northern Lights for the first time at the beginning of May!. As far...
Rochester Police Finish Investigation of Crash Involving State Trooper That Killed Minnesota Teen Girl
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department has completed its investigation of a crash that claimed the life of an Owatonna teenager and involved a Minnesota State Trooper. The fatal three-vehicle crash occurred at an entrance to Rochester's Apache Mall on the evening of May 18. 18-year-old Olivia Flores...
Minnesota Restaurant Closes After Racist Comments About Juneteenth
A day after a National Holiday meant to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States, one Minnesota restaurant owner is closing his doors after a flurry of racist comments. In a post on Facebook, the owner says that "It’s crazy to see the amount of hate" and calls...
Deputies Capture Wanted Man After He Fled Traffic Stop at Busy Rochester Intersection
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Deputies from the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office captured a wanted man who attempted to flee a traffic stop on Wednesday. That’s according to Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Captain Tim Parkin. The traffic stop and foot chase happened around 3 p.m. in a busy...
Jason Kelce Blasts Current Country Music: ‘Tired of What it’s Become’
The Kelce brothers are more than willing to tackle any subject on their podcast, and when it comes to country music, they didn't hold back. On the latest episode of New Heights, the Kelce brothers podcast, the topic of current country music came up and Jason Kelce, newly retired from the Philadelphia Eagles, blasted current country music.
Pizza Hut Abruptly Closes Locations, With More Closings Possible
The post-pandemic recovery of some brick-and-mortar restaurants has been an uphill battle. Lately, some of the biggest restaurant chains in America have had to shutter locations across America. Pizza Hut Abruptly Closes Locations Across America. Pizza Hut has abruptly closed 15 locations in the Midwest, and more than 120 locations...
The Days Are Now Already Getting Shorter Here in Minnesota
Summer may have just started, but did you know the days are already getting shorter here in Minnesota?. We're lucky living here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes in that we get to experience all four seasons every year, right? And while there are favorite elements of every season, the arrival of summer seems to always be celebrated here in the Bold North.
Post Malone Reveals ‘F-1 Trillion’ Album Cover Art
Post Malone just dropped the artwork for his upcoming country album, which you can see below, and it looks pretty darn country to us. The album art for his highly anticipated upcoming F-1 Trillion album below shows an old F-150 truck above water in a vertical angle, unrealistically not sinking. What could this mean? What does it symbolize? See what fans are saying about this mysterious design.
Minnesota Told to Brace for Widespread Flooding Caused by Multiple Rounds of Major Rainfall
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Multiple rounds of heavy rain are presenting a risk for potential flooding throughout southern Minnesota in the coming days. That’s according to a forecast issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday morning. The prediction comes just days after heavy rain and strong thunderstorms hammered...
This Minnesota Swimming Hole Has Been Called One of the Best in the U.S.
When it comes to water and keeping cool in the warm summer months, nobody does it better than we do in Minnesota, right? Like this swimming hole, which has just been called one of the best places to get your swim on in the entire country. Keeping your cool in...
Country Artists Who Share Your Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Cancer season is a time to party for these country stars. If you're celebrating a birthday during the next few weeks, you've got something in common with singers like Cole Swindell, Luke Bryan, Toby Keith and more. There are 21 country artists who are members of the Cancer zodiac sign.
Corn Growers Join Lawsuit Against EPA For Emissions Mandates
(The Center Square) – Several U.S. oil and corn industry lobby groups are suing the Biden Administration over its plans to slash planet-warming tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks. The coalition argues the regulations will cause economic harm. Dave Loos, Illinois Corn Growers Association director of Biofuels, says higher...
Kelsea Ballerini Always Said ‘No’ to Acting — Not Anymore
There is a very good reason why Kelsea Ballerini has always hard-passed on acting opportunities. There is also a real good reason for why she's changed her mind. Kelsea Ballerini's boyfriend Chase Stokes is an actor. In fact, she shares that he just finished filming a new season of Outer Banks.
Do Men and Women Play Casinos Differently?
As online casinos, like those featured at Slotozilla Canada, become increasingly popular, more individuals have become interested in evaluating the dynamics prevalent in these casinos. One of the biggest questions that people have is this: does gender play a role in the way people play at casinos?. In other words,...
Want A Lake Superior Lighthouse? Here’s One That Could Be Yours!
It isn't all that often that there's a chance to claim a lighthouse as your very own. Just such a chance is popping up for a lighthouse on the Wisconsin coastline of Lake Superior. The lighthouse up for grabs is known as the Superior Harbor South Breakwater Light, and it...
Passenger Airlifted After Falling Off Motorcycle on Southeast Minnesota Freeway
Dover, MN (KROC-AM News)- A woman riding on the back of a motorcycle was airlifted to a hospital after she fell off of the back of the vehicle on a southeast Minnesota freeway. It happened in eastern Olmsted County around 12:15 Wednesday afternoon. The State Patrol says the motorcycle was...
ROCHESTERFEST! Parade Route Through Rochester, MN Now Available
Looking at life through the eyes of a child, one of the best things ever is going to a parade. Kids have learned through the years that a parade = candy. Yes, you are probably seeing other items like stickers, bottles of water, and even cans of soda given away but kids want the candy!
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