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Rochester Sex Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - An Olmsted County judge today imposed a 10 year prison sentence in the case of a man accused of sex trafficking in Rochester. 27-year-old Larry Eddie Konah entered into a plea agreement in April and admitted to a felony charge of receiving profits from prostitution. He was originally charged last year with engaging in sex trafficking, profiting from prostitution, promoting prostitution, and soliciting an individual for prostitution.
Luke Combs Breaks Down in New Interview [Watch]
As a country musician that's mega-popular, Luke Combs can have his schedule set in advance for over a year. With things like tours being scheduled so far ahead, things might come up that weren't initially planned for. The Combs' welcomed baby number two in August of 2023. During that time,...
Child’s Death Followed by Police Shooting in Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park, MN (KROC-AM News) - Agents from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension were dispatched Sunday to Brooklyn Park to investigate an officer involved shooting related to the police response to a report of a baby not breathing. The Brooklyn Park Police Department has issued a statement indicating the...
Flooded River Puts Southern Minnesota Dam in Imminent Failure Condition
Mankato, MN (KROC-AM News)- Emergency responders are monitoring a dam that is being pushed to the brink by a flooded river and debris floating in the water. The deterioration of the dam follows heavy rain that drenched southern Minnesota. The record rainfall led to road closures and rapid rises in...
Zach Bryan Reacts to HUGE Spider Crawling on Him While He Performs – Video
If you don't like spiders, you have been warned. Zach Bryan's 'Quittin' Time' tour continues to be a massive success with the singer performing at sold out shows everywhere he goes, including Saturday night, June 22 in Columbus, Ohio. But, this show had a special guest. As Bryan was performing...
Carly Pearce Shares Health Update Following Heart Condition Diagnosis (Exclusive)
It's been a rather tumultuous few weeks for Carly Pearce, health wise, as she recently shared that she was diagnosed with Pericarditis, which is inflammation of the the sac-like tissue that surrounds the heart. Pearce had just stepped off of the stage at Good Morning America this morning (June 24),...
15 Beautiful Photos of The World’s Ugliest Dogs
There is a new world champion for being the ugliest dog in the entire world. A Pekingese named Wild Thang took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog on July 21 during an annual contest that's been held for almost 50 years. Don't even think about being mean to any...
Bicyclist Taken to Hospital After Being Hit by Vehicle at Downtown Rochester Intersection
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A vehicle hit a bicyclist at an intersection in downtown Rochester during Monday morning’s commute. Limited information is available, however Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson said first responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after 6:30 a.m. The vehicle-bicycle collision occurred at the...
I Never Knew About This Hidden Danger To My Kids On The Lake
I've been on the water in Minnesota my whole life. I grew up in Northern Minnesota and was in a boat as soon as I could fit into a life jacket. Now, as a parent, I take my kids out tubing every weekend I can. I thought I knew of all the dangers.
Why Did Morgan Wallen Deactivate His Instagram Page?
Morgan Wallen is no longer on Instagram. The "Cowgirls" singer seemingly deleted his @morganwallen profile over the weekend with no explanation. Additionally, his "Cowgirls" partner Ernest has left the platform. His @ernest handle leads to a "Sorry, this page isn't available" message. Wallen and Ernest still have active profiles on...
Police Arrest Two Men for Rochester Knifepoint Robbery, Death Threats
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Two men are in custody in connection to a knife-point robbery reported in Rochester last week. Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson said Monday morning that the robbery was reported around 1:00 Friday afternoon. The victim, described as a male, reported being robbed at knife...
Jason Aldean Reveals Unknown Fact About His + Carrie Underwood’s Kids (Exclusive)
As we all know, country music has a home in America, and that is Nashville, Tennessee. Not only does some of the greatest music ever come right from the middle of Tennessee, the artists that make it, like Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean, reside here as well. I recently sat...
Donate Blood, See A Movie For Free in Minnesota
While it's always a good time to donate blood, there's a special offer from the Minnesota and Dakotas Region of the American Red Cross that might make it even MORE worth your while. If you haven't donated blood in a while, now might be a good time to roll up...
Here Are Now The Five Largest Employers in Minnesota
When it comes to employers in the state of Minnesota, the organization that tops the list is one that is pretty familiar to those of us here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal conducted a survey that sought to find out just how many Minnesotans are employed by the various companies, organizations and businesses here in the Gopher State, as well as just which of those organizations has the most employees.
Could Digital Shelf Labels Be Coming To Walmart Locations In Minnesota?
New technology could be coming to your local Walmart soon. The company made the announcement about big changes coming by 2026. Price stickers have been used by retailers forever, but some have started to switch over to electronic shelf labels. This will allow retailers to change the prices of products as fast as every 10 seconds.
15 Common Items Amazon Won’t Take Back in Minnesota
The convenience factor for Amazon is through the roof am I right? Need something in a pinch? Amazon it. I order so much on Amazon, the UPS guy knows us by name. But hey, I'm definitely not alone. Minnesotans LOVE Amazon. Check this out: People spent over a million dollars...
Why This Once-Thriving Wing Chain Just Shuttered Several Locations
Some cities suddenly found themselves with one less place to get chicken wings over the weekend. Multiple Hooters locations have been closed across the U.S. Customers at several Hooters locations found their local restaurant closed down over the weekend. The company has not revealed an entire list of locations that were part of the most recent closings.
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