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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.
3 People Critically Injured in Crash That Closed Section of I-90
(Austin, MN (KROC-AM News) - Three people in an RV were critically injured in a traffic crash that shut down a section of I-90 in Austin Thursday afternoon. The State Patrol says the incident occurred around 1 PM on westbound I-90 near the Oakland Avenue West interchange on the west edge of Austin. Traffic was detoured off the westbound lanes of the freeway from Highway 218 to the Oakland Avenue West interchange for several hours after the crash.
Viral Flintstone-Style Mansion For Sale in Wisconsin
Have you ever wanted to live like the modern stone aged family? Yes, I'm talking the Flintstones. If so, you're in luck, because there's a house for sale in Wisconsin right now, that looks like it's straight out of the cartoon. It's being pegged one of the most viral homes on Zillow.
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
Westbound I-90 Closed in Austin Due to Crash
(THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED: 3 People Critically Injured in Crash That Closed Section of I-90) Austin, MN (KROC-AM News) - A traffic crash this afternoon has shut down a section of I-90 in Austin. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the westbound lanes of the freeway are currently closed...
Jason Aldean is Ready to Play NCAA ’25
After not appearing on shelves for 11 years, college football fans — including Jason Aldean — are excited for the return of NCAA College Football 25. Aldean joined Taste of Country Mornings with Wood and Nicole and was asked if he would be picking up the newest installment of the game, and he was all-in.
Massive Changes Coming to Walmart South in Rochester, MN
It appears some big changes are coming to Walmart South in Rochester, Minnesota. People have noticed lots of fencing and big signs blocking the view. So what exactly is happening?. Big Changes Have Already Come to Target. Both Targets in Rochester have gone through their share of big changes over...
Dasha Gives an Update on the Guy Who Inspired Her Viral Song ‘Austin’ [Exclusive]
There is a country song that has currently taken America by storm. It's by a new artist to the genre, Dasha, and it's called "Austin." "Austin" became an instant hit on TikTok, leading to over 749,000 videos of creators dancing to the track and increasing Dasha’s following to over 780,000.
‘The Voice’ Sets Fall Premiere Date for Season 26
The countdown is on for a new installment of The Voice as season 26 will premiere on Monday, Sept. 23 on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. Earlier this year, the show announced its coaches for the fall season with Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani returning to their red chairs. Michael Buble and Snoop Dogg will both be making their Voice debuts.
Jay DeMarcus Names Best Rascal Flatts Deep Cut
Rascal Flatts have no shortage of hit songs enjoyed by the masses, but what about their songs that never made it to radio? What's their best deep cut?. Well, Rascal Flatts member and Grammy-winning producer Jay DeMarcus answered that question — in his opinion, of course — when he posted a video revealing his five favorite deep cuts from the famous trio's album discography.
Costco Raising Membership Prices This September
We all should have seen this coming. Costco just announced a price hike for memberships, the first increase since 2017. The change was announced on Wednesday (July 10th). Price increases for memberships and services is basically a given these days, as businesses adapt to the changing times. Even the USPS...
Missing Minnesota Woman’s Boyfriend Detained For Questioning
Randolph, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Dakota County Sheriff's Office today reported the arrest of a man described as a "person of interest" in the recent disappearance of a vulnerable woman. 56-year-old Nicole Anderson was last seen on the morning of July 6 walking away from her residence near Randolph....
Minnesota’s Cannabis Landscape Expands with Groundbreaking THC Beverage Law
Minnesota is working through some bumps in the road to full rollout of new Cannabis laws in the state, and one of those dealt with THC beverages. Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis in 2023 and since then several things needed to be addressed, including how THC beverages can be served, the popularity of these drinks has exploded over the last couple of years, and now you'll be able to enjoy these beverages in a new way.
90s Supergroup TLC to Perform in Southeast Minnesota
Hang out the passenger side of your best friend’s ride on your way to TLC at The Island!. Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Welch, Minnesota has nearly 2,000 slot machines and a bunch of other gaming options like table games, poker rooms, video poker, and keno. They also have an excellent event center that hosts numerous concerts throughout the year.
Jelly Roll Has Two Favorite Things About Canada
This week marked the culmination of a lot of hard work — and red tape — for Jelly Roll, who finally made it to Canada to play his first-ever international shows. Touring outside the U.S. is complicated for Jelly, who had to work extra hard to get a U.S. passport due to his past felony conviction. Even after the logistics had been worked out stateside, getting other countries to let an ex-con enter continued to prove tricky.
WATCH: Zumbrota Cowboys Expertly Help Police Catch a Loose Sheep
Earlier this week, Zumbrota, Minnesota police got an interesting call about a sheep on the loose in town. Eventually, they enlisted the help of some local cowboys, but first, the cops tried to handle the situation themselves. Zumbrota Police Chase Down a Sheep on the Loose. The incident happened Monday...
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