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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.
Woman Arrested After Deputies Find Body in Crashed Vehicle on Southeast Minnesota Interstate
Update: Authorities Share New Information About Woman Found Dead Near Eyota. Eyota, MN (KROC-AM News)- A woman is in custody after deputies found a body inside of a crashed vehicle on I-90 in Olmsted County over the weekend. That’s according to a news release issued Monday morning by the Olmsted...
Historic Rainfall Washes Out Records, Swells River and Closes Roads in Southeast Minnesota
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The rain that fell across southeast Minnesota Friday and Saturday will go down in history. The excessive rain caused flooding that forced the closure of multiple major roadways in the area. Multiple rivers and tributaries swelled over their banks following the heavy rains. 16 monitoring stations...
Teen Girl & Rochester Woman Taken to Hospital Following Olmsted County Crash
Dover, MN (KROC-AM News)- A teenage girl and elderly woman were taken to a hospital following a crash in Olmsted County over the weekend. Two vehicles were involved in the crash. It happened around 9:45 Saturday morning. The State Patrol responded to the crash on Hwy. 14 between Dover and St. Charles.
Mind-Blowing Minnesota Rainfall Totals from Past 48 Hours
Since Friday morning, southern Minnesota has been hammered by round after round of excessive rainfall, resulting in high rainfall totals and flooding. Northern Minnesota received upwards to seven or eight inches of rain earlier in the week, this weekend southern Minnesota was the recipient of the rains. Minnesota Rain Totals:...
The Top Country Song of Every Year in the 1990s
The 1990s were filled with the movie Titanic, while the Hubble Telescope gave us pictures from space and Major League Baseball missed a World Series due to a labor issue. But what about the world of country music?. We saw massive hits from Tim McGraw, George Strait and a few...
Here’s What Kelsea Ballerini Requires Backstage at Every Show
Ballerini was a recent guest on Taste of Country Nights With Evan Paul, and she spilled the tea, literally, on what she requires backstage before each show to get her in the proper headspace. The “Hole in the Bottle” singer said, “Chomps. It’s my new obsession.” Ballerini asked if I...
Rochester City Council Candidates Offered Democrat Party Support
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Rochester's long history of non-partisan elections for local offices is apparently about to change. Under state election laws, once a city obtains status as a City of First Class when its population officially exceeds 100,000 residents, the introduction of party politics into elections for positions on the City Council becomes optional. Unlike Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth, which have long listed the party affiliations of candidates in elections, the Rochester City Council voted to retain the city's non-partisan tradition even after the U.S. Census pegged Rochester's population at about 106,000 in 2010.
(UPDATE) One Injury Reported After 5 Vehicle Crash Near Chatfield
Chatfield, MN (KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol now says only one person required transport to a hospital following a five vehicle pileup Friday afternoon that shutdown traffic on Highway 52 near Chatfield. The crash was reported around 1 PM at the intersection with a rural road about 2 miles...
Grandmother Gets Speeding Ticket While Her Car Is Being Towed
Imagine you are a grandmother, already having a tumultuous day, and then you're hit with a $105 speed-cam ticket for going over the speed limit. The only issue with this is that the grandmother got a speeding ticket while her car was being towed. Joann Gibson of Cleveland said she...
Spring Valley Hit Hard by Flooding
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - I-90 was barricaded in Austin for hours and widespread flooding has been reported throughout southeastern Minnesota in the aftermath of the torrential rains that have fallen across the region since Friday. The Minnesota Department of Transportation was forced to shut down both lanes of I-90...
John Denver’s Stunning $8.5 Million Rocky Mountain Paradise for Sale — See Inside! [Pictures]
John Denver's former estate in Colorado is up for sale, and pictures show a spectacular property in a pristine setting. The late country and pop superstar's former recording studio and guest house were originally part of his estate in the exclusive Starwood community in Aspen, Colo., which Denver immortalized as "my sweet Rocky Mountain paradise" in his song, "Starwood in Aspen."
Pucker Up! Here Are Some of Country Music’s Best Kisses
There's a lot of love in country music, and our favorite artists aren't afraid to wear their hearts on their sleeves. Couples like Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, and Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn are known to plant a smooch or two on each other while in public. From award shows and red carpets to shows and everyday life, country music is all about the love.
Minnesota Woman Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Theft from Her Family Friend & Employer
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota woman has been sentenced for embezzling millions of dollars from her employer. That’s according to a news release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Minnesota. She was accused of conducting the theft scheme for more than six years at a company...
Kwik Trip Shows Off New “Baywatch” Swimsuit For Summer
Now that news that a Buccee's is being built in Wisconsin, it seems like another popular gas station is really working hard to get our attention. And...it is working. Not only have they launched milk that tastes like ice cream and teasing about pink lemonade donuts, but now they are making sure we have everything we need for the summer. And by "everything", I mean "swimsuits".
Hazardous Conditions Force One Minnesota State Park To Close
After a stormy week that created storm and flooding damage throughout Minnesota, there are still unsafe conditions in some state parks, as well as roads and trails. Conditions have deteriorated to the point where the Minnesota DNR issued a warning to those who had planned on spending time outdoors over the weekend and beyond. They also announced the closure of a state park would be forced to close due to the rising of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers.
Is It True Rochester, MN’s Popular Pittsburgh Blue is Now Closed?
Looks like some rumors are floating around about a popular steakhouse in Minnesota. If you've never heard of Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse...I am shocked because all I have heard today is rumors like the following:. Is The Rumor True That Pittsburgh Blue in Rochester, Minnesota Has Closed?. While the comments were...
5 Vehicle Pile-Up on Highway 52 Near Chatfield
Chatfield, MN (KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol has released limited information concerning a multi-vehicle crash that shut down traffic on Highway 52 near Chatfield this afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after 1 PM at the highway's intersection with 130th Avenue Southeast, which is about 2 miles northwest of Chatfield....
Young Minnesota Child Drowned in Backyard Swimming Pool
Cottage Grove, MN (KROC-AM News) - Authorities in a Twin Cities suburb are investigating the apparent drowning death of a young child. The Cottage Grove Public Safety Department says emergency crews responded around 2:45 PM on Thursday to a home after receiving a report of a three-year-old girl found in a swimming pool. A news release indicates family and neighbors found the child unresponsive and began lifesaving measures.
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