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Tornado Watch Issued for Large Portion of Southern Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect until 8:00 pm this evening for most of the state of Minnesota. This watch includes all of Minnesota, with the exception of far northwest, and far southeast cornets of the state. In southern Minnesota the Tornado Watch includes Blue Earth, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, McCleod, Nicollet, Redwood, Rice, Scott, Sibley, Steele, Waseca (+more) counties -- and includes the entire Twin Cities metro.
Minnesota Just Gave Pot Smokers a Big Legal Win
In a recent ruling that has significant implications for drivers across Minnesota, the state Supreme Court has declared that police can no longer use a long utilized tactic to search vehicles. The case at the center of this ruling, State v. Torgerson, involved an incident from July 2021 in Litchfield,...
Former Minnesota Police Chief Killed While Riding His Bike
Sartell, MN (KROC-AM News)- The former leader of a Minnesota police department lost his life after he was struck while riding his bicycle. First responders were dispatched to the fatal crash Friday night. Reports from the scene indicated a semi and bicycle had collided at an intersection in St. Joseph, which is just west of St. Cloud.
Minnesota Police Can’t Do This Anymore – Here’s Why
If you've ever been pulled over by the police while driving, regardless of the reason, you've likely been asked a very common question. "Do you know why I pulled you over?" has often been a very early part of many conversations during traffic stops between officers and drivers. In Minnesota,...
Jason Aldean Shares Heartfelt Reaction to Carrie Underwood’s House Fire [Exclusive]
Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood have long been friends, and they have collaborated together with on a monster smash hit, "If I Didn't Love You." In a new interview, he reacts to news reports of the fire that broke out at her Tennessee home, expressing relief that everyone is okay.
Incredible Trolls are Lurking in a Minnesota Forest, Here’s How to Find Them
In forests all around Minnesota, you'll find plenty of cool things to ooh and ahh over. There's amazing plant life and animals to watch as you walk around. But that's not all. In one particular Minnesota forest, you can find trolls!. Trolls are Lurking in this Minnesota Forest. Thomas Dambo...
Here’s Where Minnesota + Wisconsin Rank Among Most Patriotic States
Fourth of July is right around the corner and will be here before you know it. The holiday is big for celebrations, often including fireworks, barbecue and the great outdoors. In honor of the holiday, WalletHub has ranked the most patriotic and least patriotic states in the country. They released this study on Monday (June 17th) just in time.
Volunteers Come Together To Take Veterans Fishing On Lake Superior
Local volunteers are honoring our veterans with another fun day on Lake Superior. It's called Vets On The Lake, and it's coming up on July 27th. The Western Lake Superior Trollers Association is hosting the event, and I talked with Jim VandLandschoot who is one of the organizers. Jim says they hope to bring out 120 veterans fishing on Lake Superior this year. He said it's all made possible by volunteers who give up their time and their normal day of charter fishing to give the veterans a good time.
Riley Strain’s Official Autopsy Answers Key Questions
A medical examiner has finally revealed Riley Strain's official cause of death. The 22-year-old University of Missouri student died in Nashville on March 8 after an evening spent bar-hopping along Lower Broadway. The autopsy and toxicology report was made public on Tuesday morning (June 18) and contained specifics and surprises.
This Mammoth Minnesota Tree Now Holds A National Record
We may be known for our 10,000 lakes, but this tree growing right here in Minnesota is now the holder of a mammoth national record. Here in the North Star State, we're used to placing near the top of lists concerning Quality of Life, Healthcare, Education, and many other things, right? Well, as it turns out, we're also at the top of the list when it comes to having massive trees, as well.
We Now Know the Person Who Scored a Massive Jackpot at an Iowa Casino
We'd all love to win a gigantic jackpot, but just being in the casino and watching someone else win must be a cool experience. The gaming floor at an Iowa casino was buzzing with excitement when a guest turned a simple $5 bet into a mountain of cash. We've reported...
Avoid Tickets: How Far You Can Park from the Curb in Minnesota
I'll admit, it can be so difficult to keep track of all of the driving laws in Minnesota. They're obviously all set for a very good reason, to keep all of us safe on the road, but because there are so many and some you don't use often, it can be hard to remember.
Suspected Minnesota Drug Trafficker Busted With Huge Haul of Meth & Cocaine in Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man, who law enforcement suspected of being a drug trafficker, was busted with large quantities of meth and cocaine in Rochester. The criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court on Monday, says law enforcement found the suspected drugs while executing a search warrant on a vehicle shortly before 2:30 Sunday morning.
Minnesota Company Trains an Army of 30,000 for A.I. Laptop Revolution
One Minnesota-based Fortune 500 company is hoping that A.I. powered products will help propel new business, so much so that they've just trained 30,000 employees about it. Weeks ago, Microsoft unveiled a controversial new feature for Windows PCs, Artificial Intelligence powered "Copilot+", this new feature has a particularly worrying element called "Recall", which takes screenshots of what you're doing on your computer so you can recall it at a later time. New laptops are starting to hit the market with this and other A.I. features built in, and Best Buy is gearing up for what they hope is high demand for these new products.
Take A Look At These Bizarre Items In Wisconsin’s Deepest Lake
Where can you find the deepest water in Wisconsin? It depends on what you consider the deepest lake. The deepest natural lake in Wisconsin is Green Lake. The natural lake is 237 feet deep. That's impressive! However, there's an inland lake even deeper. Wazee Lake is an artificial lake located...
Elvis Presley’s Granddaughter, Riley Keough, Sells Historic Home for Above Asking — See Inside! [Pictures]
Elvis Presley's granddaughter, actor and singer Riley Keough, has sold her historic cottage in Los Angeles, and she made out very well on the sale. Keough, 34, listed her 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,191-square-foot cottage in the Atwater Village area of L.A. for just under $1.6 million on April 26. The property found a buyer within weeks and went into pending status on May 13, according to online property sites.
Severe Storms Possible Again Today for Southern Minnesota
Our wet and stormy pattern continues today with the possibility of more strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across southern Minnesota. A cold front will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms later today and this evening. A few severe storms and locally heavy rain possible. More Rain...
Country Couples With the Largest Age Gaps — No. 1 Is Just Outrageous
There have been quite a few country power couples over the decades — and several of them have had a major age gap in the relationship. From current couples like Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean, to past couples like Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker, country music's deep-rooted truths can often be found in the relationships that inspire the songs that are recorded.
The Most Unusual Town Names In Minnesota, Iowa, And Wisconsin
From Hell to Dickshooter to Intercourse, there are some interesting, unique, and downright unusual town names across the country. A new article was just released with the wackiest town name in each state. Some sound dirty, some are just pure humor gold. Let's first take a peek at some of Minnesota's quirkiest town names:
What Is the Slang Word Minnesotans Now Say the Most?
While we're sometimes accused of having a distinctly Fargo-esque accent here in Minnesota, most Minnesotans would admit we DO have our own slang here in the Bold North. But which slang word is our favorite?. A survey has compiled a list of the Most Used Slang Words in each of...
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