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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...
Charges: Suspect Hit Speeds of Over 100 MPH Twice During Olmsted County Pursuit
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Deputies arrested a Hastings man following a high-speed pursuit in Olmsted County earlier this week. The criminal complaint, which was filed in Olmsted County Court on Wednesday, says the pursuit happened on Tuesday night. A Minnesota State Trooper advised spotting a vehicle traveling at a speed...
Minnesotans Will Now Be Paying More To Shop at Costco
Hold onto your wallet-- you'll soon be paying more to shop at Costcos here in Minnesota. When you think of Costco, you probably think of buying huge packages of toilet paper or paper towels, giant tubs of guacamole, queso, or other delicious dips, and massive packages of coffee and other food items, right?
Top-Secret Flavor of White Mystery Airheads Revealed + It’s Genius
The top-secret flavor of the white mystery Airhead has been revealed, and it's actually pretty genius. For most of us, we can remember a childhood full of good times and candy. One of the '90s candy staples in America were Airheads. Everyone has their favorite color / flavor of Airheads,...
What You Need to Know About Your Minnesota Driver’s License
According to the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, there are more than 4 million (4,273,027) licensed drivers in Minnesota and most of those people have a Class D driver's license. I have one, but I honestly didn't know what the classification meant beyond being able to drive...
One of The Best Cheeses in the U.S. is Right Here in Minnesota
This cheese was just named one of the best in the entire country, and it comes from a cave right here in Minnesota. Wait, what?. I'll confess right now that I'm a big-time cheese-lover. I'm guessing it's because I was born and raised in Wisconsin-- America's Dairyland, mind you-- but I LOVE me some cheese. Doesn't matter what kind, I love it-- and the more the better.
This Minnesota City is Now One of the Best For Single Cat Ladies
One of the most common questions asked on dates - are you a cat or a dog person? For those who proudly identify as cat people, there's one perfect spot for you in The Land of 10,000 Lakes. The old stereotypes about single women with cats are long gone. Modern...
Could Trump Beat Biden at Golf? This Country Star Might Have Thoughts
It's no secret that former U.S. President Donald Trump loves to golf — and after the U.S. presidential debate that took place between Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden, it's clear that Biden enjoys golfing, too. In between talking points like the economy, abortion access and immigration, the two...
Post Malone + Luke Combs Tease New Catchy Collaboration About a Lost Love [Listen]
Post Malone didn't just dip his toes into country music, he did a cannonball. With his smash-hit song "I Had Some Help" with Morgan Wallen, as well as a new track he and Blake Shelton just released, Malone is working with all of country music's heavy hitters. Well, thanks to...
Philadelphia Wedding Band Drops Their Lawsuit Against Jelly Roll
The Philadelphia-based wedding and party band Jellyroll has formally dropped their trademark lawsuit against Jelly Roll, the country superstar. According to a July 9 court document obtained by People, Jellyroll frontman Kurt Titchenell said his group was withdrawing their lawsuit filing. Originally, they filed paperwork asking Jelly to stop using his stage name on the grounds that it was too similar to a band name they'd been using for decades.
Suspicious Device Investigation Closes Part of Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- Police at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport investigated a suspicious device on Wednesday. Very little information is available. A post on the airport’s X, formally known as Twitter, account indicates part of the airport’s largest terminal was shut down during the investigation. The...
Looks Like Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store Plans Have Pivoted
About a year ago, I had a secret family outing that I was planning for my kids. Life with teenagers can be challenging with schedules so I put an event on our Google calendar that we share that said, "Secret...do not plan anything for this time". My first-born daughter, who checks our calendar the most, immediately started questioning what this was about and wanted details. Me, also being a firstborn, showed her my stubborn side and informed everyone in my family that they would find out when we got there...and that they would also love this secret adventure.
AGAIN?! Adorable Store in Minnesota Just Closed One Of Its Locations Suddenly
Another Business in Rochester, Minnesota Has Disappeared. It's been a rough few days of closing news in Southeast Minnesota. Unfortunately, we are adding another store to the list. This week alone, the following stores have started their goodbyes:. ...and now another. This time though, we didn't get an announcement. The...
Emotions Soar In Wisconsin After Horse Abuse Investigation Update
Controversy is brewing surrounding an investigation into the suspected abuse of horses in the small Wisconsin town of Bell, which is located in Bayfield County. The Bayfield County Sheriff's Office had received a complaint regarding the abuse of several horses in the area, and on Wednesday, July 10, they issued a formal update on the case, which they shared through their Facebook page.
Where You Can Explore Minnesota’s 11 Toughest Hiking Trails
There are tons of hiking trails to explore around Minnesota. If you're an outdoorsy person, you've probably hiked quite a few of them. We've got trails ranging in difficulty, from easy to very challenging. So for those who are looking for beautiful trails that are a challenge, this list is for you!
Rochester Man Accused of Producing Child Porn in Federal Custody
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - The prosecution of a Rochester man accused of producing child pornography has shifted to federal court. A federal Grand Jury last month issued a six count indictment against 27-year-old Kevyn Bradley Heath. Five of the federal charges involve the production and attempted production of child pornography, while the sixth count is for the alleged distribution of child pornography.
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Sequel Pulled From August Release
Fans eagerly waiting for the sequel to Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga will not be happy to hear the film's release has been delayed. Deadline reports Chapter 2 will not be hitting theaters on Aug. 16 as it was originally scheduled. In fact, it may not be hitting theaters...
This New Trick Shows Soaring Increase In Price Of Groceries
Grocery prices are insane. Anyone who has bought any food over the past few years knows that prices have sky rocketed. Back in May experts pegged the increase since 2020 at more than 25 percent. But many across social media have found a little trick that is telling a much...
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