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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...
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
$50K Bail For Man Arrested After Chase & Standoff in Austin
Austin, MN (KROC-AM News) - The man was arrested Monday morning after a 10 hour long standoff in Austin was arraigned today on a list of charges. Austin police reported that 47-year-old Kristofar Luiken had a 7-year-old child with him in his vehicle as he led law enforcement officers on a chase from Owatonna to Austin Sunday night. According to the criminal complaint, the pursuit began around 10:30 PM after Luiken allegedly sped away after crashing into a police vehicle in Owatonna.
Tim McGraw Mourning Loss of Family Patriarch: ‘An Incredible Man”
Tim McGraw is grieving over the loss of his beloved uncle Henry "Hank" Thomas McGraw. In a lengthy post shared on social media, the country singer explained in depth the impact his uncle had on him and the legacy he leaves behind. "This weekend we lost the patriarch of the...
Toby Keith Jumps 165 Percent in Streams – Here’s Why
Toby Keith's music saw a big bump in streams for the Fourth of July holiday, according to a new report from Billboard. In total, songs from his catalog amassed 10.7 million streams and 3,600 digital song sales on Independence Day — a jump of 165 percent and 251 percent, respectively. That made him one of the biggest July 4th gainers across all genres, including proudly patriotic staples such as Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." and other holiday-appropriate songs like Katy Perry's "Firework" and Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A."
Potentially Deadly Bacteria Can Now Be Found In Wisconsin Lakes
Hot summer temperatures have arrived, which means there will be masses of people taking full advantage of the weather by hitting beaches throughout Wisconsin. As much fun as that is, there are precautions beachgoers need to take. The most obvious include things like wearing sunscreen to prevent skin cancer and following basic water safety to avoid drowning.
Minnesota’s Latest Motorcycle Crash Victim Identified
St. Cloud, MN (KROC-AM News) - St. Cloud police have identified the victim of one of the three fatal crashes that occurred in Minnesota on Tuesday. Officials say the victim was driving one of two motorcycles that collided while the motorcyclists were headed east on a busy four-lane street next to a shopping center, which caused one of the drivers to lose control. St. Cloud police say 19-year-old Kaden Johnson of Waite Park ended up crashing into a traffic signal pole and suffered fatal injuries.
Bobby Bones Sells Spectacular $6.9 Million Nashville Estate — See Inside! [Pictures]
Bobby Bones has sold his massive Nashville-area estate, and the buyer got a sweet deal on the stunning luxury property. The radio personality and musician first listed his 6-bedroom, 10-bathroom, 14,804-square-foot mansion in a very exclusive part of Music City for $9,250,000 in September of 2023, but dropped the price several times after the property did not attract a buyer.
Jason Aldean Reveals What He’d Love to Undo in Country Music [Exclusive]
Jason Aldean has been a staple in country music for nearly two decades, producing hit after hit and amassing a huge fanbase. Aldean's words hold weight with not only his fans, but his critics as well. What Would Jason Aldean Change About Country Music?. In speaking with the "Let Your...
Toby Keith’s Will: Who Inherits His Staggering Fortune
Toby Keith was a stunningly wealthy man at the time of his death, and a new report reveals who inherits his massive estate according to the terms of his will. In Touch has obtained court documents that Keith's wife, Tricia Covel, filed 15 days after his death on Feb. 5, asking to be named the administrator of his estate.
How Trailers Are Making a Comeback Thanks to Rising Home Prices + TikTok
With mortgage rates as high as they are, its no surprise that tiny homes and trailers are coming back into popularity. Who doesn't want a home, some land and no house payments? Many people on TikTok are showing off their viral fixer-upper trailer remodels and proving that with some hard work and dedication you can create a home of your own affordably.
State Patrol: Unbuckled Convertible Driver Killed After Turning Against Red Light in Minnesota Intersection Crash
Cottage Grove, MN (KROC-AM News)- The driver of a convertible lost her life after running a red light in a crash at a Minnesota intersection. That’s according to the State Patrol. The two vehicle-crash was one of at least three fatalities reported across the state on Tuesday. First responders...
Reba McEntire’s New Sitcom Gets a Premiere Date
The countdown is officially on for Reba McEntire's return to scripted television. She's set to star in a new NBC sitcom called Happy's Place, and we now know exactly when the show will premiere. According to a statement from NBC on the social media platform X, Happy's Place will kick...
Dollywood Edges Out Disney in New List of Top Attractions
Dolly Parton is Queen Bee when it comes to theme parks across the United States. The country singer's amusement park, Dollywood, has been named Tripadvisor's No. 1 Amusement & Water Park for 2024, edging out Disney World. Tripadvisor recently released the 2024 edition of the Traveler's Choice Awards Best of...
Calling All Barbie Fans! Major Barbie Exhibit Coming To Minnesota
With over 60 years of cultural impact from toys to movies, Barbie is a worldwide phenomenon that has lived on for generations from toys to movies. In conjunction with the 65th anniversary of Barbie, a major Barbie exhibition will be coming to Minnesota, set to be hosted at the DECC in Duluth over the course of several weeks later this year.
Search Efforts Continue for Missing, Vulnerable Minnesota Woman
Randolph, MN (KROC-AM News)- Search efforts are continuing in southeast Minnesota for a missing and vulnerable Minnesota woman. She was last seen on Saturday. Authorities say they have searched the area around her residence and did not find anything. The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office identified the missing woman as 56-year-old...
Kwik Trip Just Called Out This Popular Country Star
He's one of the biggest names in country music and he was just called out by one of the biggest names in convenience stores. Kwik Trip is one of the most popular convenience stores in the upper Midwest these days. The familiar chain opened its first store in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1965. Its corporate headquarters are located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Kwik Trip says it owns over 875 separate convenience stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan, as well as stores known as Kwik Star in states like Iowa, Illinois, and South Dakota.
This Minnesota County Fair Is Older Than the State
It's county fair season in Minnesota, and we're all excited about the delicious food, fun rides, seeing the animals, and enjoying the grandstand entertainment. The oldest county fair in Minnesota, located near Rochester, opens on Wednesday, July 17th. The Dodge County Free Fair in Kasson is celebrating its 167th year...
Free Tackle Boxes For Kids at All Fleet Farm Locations This Weekend
This weekend, ALL Fleet Farm locations are hosting a fantastic event you won’t want to miss. They're pulling out all the stops for this one, and with 49 locations in the Upper Midwest, you're likely not too far from a Fleet Farm store. Fleet Farm's Annual Free Kid's Fishing...
New Transportation Law Began July 1 In Minnesota – What To Know
This one slipped under the radar. A handful of new laws went into effect earlier this month and while you should brush up on all of them, there's one you should know about as soon as possible. About seven new laws started in Minnesota on July 1st, ranging from transportation...
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