Rain, rain, please...for the love of all things, just go away. This past week has been brutal for numerous cities in Iowa as well as Mankato, Waterville, and Spring Valley in Minnesota. And the videos of the Rapidan Dam being breached and causing buildings to crumble into the water are absolutely heartbreaking. Valleyfair in Minnesota even had to temporarily close a few popular rides due to flooding at their location. Unfortunately, the situation has not improved at the park and another update was just provided.

After a colossal technological problem the first time around, Minnesota's e-bike rebate application program is going to try launching a second time. Nearly a month ago, the Minnesota Department of Revenue opened applications to residents of the state to claim rebate funds to put toward the purchase of a new e-bike. The site immediately crashed, being overloaded by a high amount of traffic.

The McDonald's logo remains one of the most recognizable not only among fast food restaurants, but all brand names. The chain's trademark "golden arches" lets fast food-seekers know what they're going to get. But what happens if those arches are no longer golden?. Where Is There a McDonald's With Turquoise...

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Rochester police today reported the arrest of a Rochester man through what was described as a "proactive undercover operation." A statement issued by the department says the investigation targeted online offenders attempting to solicit minors to commit sexual acts. The man arrested was identified as 34-year-old Adam Frank Blackwell of Rochester.

Post Malone is continuing his tour of country music and his newest collaboration is with one of the genre's biggest names — Chris Stapleton. The rapper turned country crooner took to social media to share a clip of the song, but stopped short of providing any real details about the song.

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Bigelow Homes has been awarded the contract to construct 10 affordable single-family homes in southeast Rochester. The Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board voted Tuesday to select the long-established local homebuilder to the develop the residences on some currently vacant lots recently purchased by the HRA for the purpose of adding to the communities inventory of affordable homes. Bigelow submitted a bid of just over $2.5 million.

Whether you order out all the time or just every once in a while, it's not cheap, especially if you're getting it delivered. And unfortunately, Minnesota is home to one of the most expensive spots to order out. How Much the Average American Spends on Dining Out. Sometimes I order...

Elgin, MN (KROC-AM News) - Very few details have been released, but the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office is reporting that a six-year-old child was wounded in a shooting Tuesday evening. The incident was reported shortly after 6:30 PM at a residence in Elgin. Wabasha County deputies learned the shooting occurred...

Willie Nelson is missing another Outlaw Music Festival Tour date as he recovers from an unspecified illness. The 91-year-old has canceled his Wednesday night (June 26) appearance in Virginia Beach, Va. The show will still proceed with Bob Dylan, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant. The Outlaw Music Festival Tour opened...

If your neighborhood is anything like mine, there's a specific two-week period in the summer when the temperature is steamy, the breeze is non-existent, and it happens. This happened precisely two days ago, just after a pretty bad thunderstorm. I walked out, inhaled the gloopy air, and a deer fly landed on me and bit HARD. It was waiting for me.

It's not truly a summer in Minnesota until you've been out on the water. And there's a spot where you can get your float on while also enjoying margaritas and delicious tacos. That sounds like a great time to me! We'd better start planning a trip. Minnesota Summer = Time...

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson has given an update on the death investigation of a Minneapolis woman, whose body was found in a crashed car over the weekend. 32-year-old Margot Lewis was identified as the driver of the crashed car. She is charged with interference of...

When Elvis Presley took the stage in Indianapolis on June 26, 1977, nobody knew it would prove to be the final concert performance of his career. The King of Rock and Roll ran through a set of his biggest hits that night, ending with one of his best-known songs, "Can't Help Falling in Love."

Country music is bigger than ever, and that might be because it's for the whole family. If you are a parent (or really cool aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc.) and thinking about taking a child in your life to their first concert, you may have some questions. Mainly, what's the best country concert to take kids to?

Another restaurant chain is causing panic throughout the United States after 44 locations have closed. This announcement will hurt guys everywhere because a favorite spot for "wings" seems to be struggling. Yes, Hooters restaurants are silently getting marked as "permanently closed" on Google and the list of the latest closings has been released.

Several places around Minnesota have been dealing with significant flooding in recent weeks, with both Northern Minnesota and Southern Minnesota seeing among the worst of the impacts. Visuals of shockingly high water levels at Gooseberry Falls, closures of parks like Fort Snelling State Park, and damage like that seen in...

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man accused of being responsible for the drug overdose death of a Rochester woman two years ago today entered not guilty pleas to murder and another charge. 42-year-old Timothy Loftus is facing a third-degree murder charge and a felony count of interference with...

If you are heading to a Philadelphia Eagles game this upcoming season and find yourself thirsty for some beer, you better bring a big wallet. The average price for a 16 ounce beer in NFL Stadiums stands at $9.56 with the most popular price standing at $11.00 with four teams charging that price (Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, New York Jets and Washington Commanders), according to a report from VinePair.

Toby Keith's life and career will be the subject of an all-star tribute concert in Nashville in July. Billed as Toby Keith: American Icon, the show will subsequently air on NBC in August. Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Darius Rucker, The...

Minnesota may be the Land of 10,000 Lakes but could we also be the land of 10,000 bottles of booze? Perhaps, at least when you look at just which alcohol Minnesotans buy the most at Costco, that is. When you think of Costco, you probably think of buying huge packages...