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Colors to Avoid Wearing in Minnesota Unless You Love Mosquitoes
We are currently in the thick of mosquito season here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Skeeters, ticks, flies - they've all been brutal this year. Likely due to the excessive amount of rain we've been dealing with and/or the unseasonably warm winter we had. Ugh. While we are all...
Easy Hack to Predict the Weather Using a Pine Cone
I love checking out new hacks. I'll be honest, sometimes they're pretty bad, but some of them are amazing and very clever. This hack I discovered recently involving pine cones is super simple. Plus you can find a pine cone just about anywhere in Minnesota. With this pine cone hack,...
Here Are the Lyrics to Carly Pearce’s ‘Truck on Fire’ [Listen]
Carly Pearce is no stranger to cheatin' songs, but in her new single, "Truck on Fire," she breaks out the pyrotechnics. Fans have seen Pearce sing about heartbreak, loss, betrayal and moving on with hits like "What He Didn't Do" and "Never Wanted to Be That Girl," but this time around, she's showing a more vengeful streak. This song could be right up there with the most searing woman-scorned anthems from Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood.
Everything You Need to Know About the Fillmore County Fair in Preston, MN
The Fillmore County Fair is set to return to Preston, Minnesota, the heart of Minnesota bluff country, from July 15-21, promising a week full of entertainment and activities for the whole family. This year's fair in Minnesota's Trout Capital promises an array of free and fun attractions, including bounce houses,...
The Best Covers of Toby Keith’s ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’
Both country music fans and artists alike were shaken when news broke of Toby Keith's passing on Feb. 5, 2024. The man was a pillar in the genre and left a legacy that extended beyond his music career. Since his death, the world seems to have latched onto his 1993...
Minnesota Theater Set To Feature Classic Film For One Night Only
There have been plenty of music-based movies over the years and a lot more in the recent few. Some have been great, some not so great but of course that's subjective by each viewer. One that stands out as a classic even though it's 1984 corny at times is Purple Rain.
The Heartbreaking Reason Bunnie Xo Wasn’t With Her Dad When He Died
Over the past year, fans of Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have gotten to know and love her dad, Bill. As he battled Stage IV cancer, Bill moved from Texas to Tennessee to be closer to his daughter and her country superstar husband, and the family documented much of his journey dealing with his illness. He died in May, and given how involved Bunnie had been with his treatment and day-to-day life, some fans were surprised to learn that she wasn't with him when he died.
Wynonna Judd Reveals Vegas Residency With a Little Help From Her Farm
The country legend is celebrating 40 years in country music this year, and to celebrate, she's set for a three-date Las Vegas residency at the city's Venetian Resort. Billed as Wynonna Judd: The Greatest Hits, the three-night affair will feature songs from all eras of her catalog and revisit some of the biggest hits she recorded as one-half of the mother-daughter duo The Judds.
Minnesota Music Festival Cancels Headliners 3 Weeks Before Event
I started attending music festivals when I was 15, and since then, I've been to dozens of them. I love the all-day party vibe, the shenanigans in the campground, and the wide variety of music. I wasn't planning to go to Moondance Jam this year, but I'm really bummed for...
Back To School Costs Now Expected To Fall In Minnesota
After several years when inflation made shopping for back-to-school supplies more expensive, there could be good news for parents in Minnesota this fall. While we've been used to costs for just about everything increasing, this year, though, that might be false. At least when it comes to buying all those back-to-school supplies, that is, because sources indicate back-to-school costs this year might NOT be as expensive as previous years here in the North Star State.
Jelly Roll’s Wife, Bunnie Xo, Reveals When She’s Releasing Her Tell-All Memoir
Since Jelly Roll has been on the country scene, most fans have also been introduced to his wife, Bunnie Xo. If you have learned anything about Bunnie, it's that her life, both past and present, is something out of the pages of a book. Soon, you'll be able to read that book for yourself.
Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you're headed to Target in the coming days. It's been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more...
WATCH: Waterspout On Popular Northern Minnesota Lake
While there wasn't any severe weather outbreak in Minnesota over the holiday weekend, an unsettled atmosphere spun up some funnel clouds across Minnesota on Sunday, including a waterspout on a popular Northern Minnesota lake. Small, pop-up showers and thunderstorms generated a handful of "fair weather funnel clouds" across the region...
Scammer Steals Thousands from Rochester Woman After Hacking Her Bank Account
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Rochester woman has lost thousands of dollars after she inadvertently gave a scammer access to her bank account. That’s according to Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson. The scammer infiltrated the 76-year-old woman’s bank account in June. The scam victim told police...
Video Shows Rare Waterspout On Massive Minnesota Lake
Minnesotans out enjoying some time on a lake up north over the 4th of July weekend got to see something Mother Nature doesn't often show us. Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes (which, as we've said before, is actually closer to 11,842 lakes) so it's not surprising to see some interesting sights while out on the water. But lake enthusiasts on one of Minnesota's largest lakes got quite the site recently when a waterspout appeared on Sunday.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Vehicle at Twin Cities Intersection
Brooklyn Park, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in the Twin Cities are investigating a fatal pedestrian-vehicle collision. The Brooklyn Park Police Department says officers and paramedics responded to the deadly incident shortly after 6 p.m. on Sunday. The fatal pedestrian-vehicle collision occurred at the three-way intersection of West Broadway and Candlewood...
Willie Nelson is All Smiles As He Returns to the Road After Illness [Photo]
Willie Nelson returned to the stage of his traveling Outlaw Music Festival on Sunday night (July 7), playing his second show since returning to the stage after a bout of illness. The 91-year-old country legend has missed eight Outlaw Music Festival dates over the past month due to unspecified health...
Jelly Roll Plans + Executes Epic Day Date For His Wife [Watch]
Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie Xo, have quite the love for one another. Their love story is as original as a fingerprint and heart-filling to watch. When you've been with someone for as long as Jelly and Bunnie, it can be challenging to think of unique date ideas to keep the spark alive. But Jelly Roll planned out a fun adventure for his wife when they had some down town.
Chris Lane Set To ‘Par-Tee’ It Up & Perform At This Year’s 3M Open
Country artist Chris Lane is coming to Minnesota in just a few weeks, as he is set to perform during the 3M Open. The PGA-sanctioned golf tournament has evolved over the years, and this year's open will feature the concert and a premiere seating area sponsored by Stilly. Get ready...
Young Red Wing Man Dies in Tree Climbing Accident Along Minnesota Lake Shore
Aitkin, MN (KROC-AM News)- An apparent tree climbing accident along a Minnesota lake shore claimed the life of a Red Wing man over the long holiday weekend. The deadly incident occurred during a gathering on the Fourth of July. A news release issued by the Aitkin County Sheriff’s office says...
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