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See 34 Adorable — and Charming — Pictures of Young Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan first moved to Nashville in the early 2000s, after graduating college. Not long after, Bryan became a member of a Music City publishing house. Among his first cuts was the title track of Travis Tritt's 2004 album, My Honky Tonk History. It wasn't long before he was signed as an artist himself — under the Capitol Music umbrella, Bryan scored another songwriting credit, co-writing Billy Currington's, "Good Directions."
MN Appeals Court Ruling Favors Rochester Area Sex Assault Victim
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling today in favor of a Rochester area woman in a civil case stemming from a sexual assault that occurred more than 10 years ago. Nearly 5 years after the crime occurred following a street dance in...
Historic St. Paul Attraction Open To Public For A Limited Time
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- People can take in the unique panoramic views of a historic St. Paul attraction for a limited two-day open house. The Highland Park Water Tower observation deck will be open for viewing on July 20th and 21st. Located off of Snelling Avenue and Ford Parkway...
Former Rochester Man Admits to Murder Charge For Infant’s Death
Red Wing, MN (KROC-AM News) - A former Rochester man has admitted to a murder charge in connection with the death of his infant son. 28-year-old Hunter Matthew McCutchen, who currently has a Red Wing address, was charged last fall with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree manslaughter, two counts of second-degree manslaughter, third-degree assault, domestic assault, torture of a child and child neglect, along with malicious punishment of a trial. All of the charges stemmed from the investigation into the death of the baby in May of last year.
Get America’s Best Chicken Sandwich At 25 Minnesota Locations
Is there anything better than the perfect fast-food deep fried chicken sandwich with all the toppings?. Which chain has the best chicken sandwich in the entire country? America's top choice dominated across the majority of the states, but NOT Minnesota. Keep scrolling to find out what Minnesota's favorite is. Let's...
Kane Brown Admits He Won’t Be Able to Do This With His Son [Watch]
Kane Brown has certainly mastered the art of parenting daughters. Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown, have added a third child to their team, a boy named Krewe. Brown was a guest on the CMT Hot 20 Countdown, when he got candid and admitted something about fatherhood, that is worrisome to him, as he and his wife settle into their expanded family.
This Is Now The Most Expensive Home For Sale In Minnesota
Zillow's most recent data says there are 15,950 homes currently for sale in Minnesota and the average Minnesota home value is $340,688. The most expensive home in the state costs nearly 40 times more than that. This Minnesota mansion is perfect, but it is probably out of reach for most...
10 Amazing Ideas to Replace the Hollywood 12 Theater in Rochester, MN
One of Rochester, Minnesota's movie theaters the Odyssey Hollywood 12 Theater, formerly known as Cinemagic Theaters, is closing their doors. We learned about the sad news just last week. Hollywood 12 Theater in Rochester, MN Closing. They made the announcement on their Facebook page on Monday, July 8th. In the...
Here’s How Much A Speeding Ticket Now Costs in Minnesota
It's not necessarily a surprise, but the cost of getting a speeding ticket in Minnesota continues to increase. Here's what it'll cost you now if you're cited for exceeding the speed limit in the North Star State. Since the pandemic, speeding has been an increasingly problematic issue here in the...
What To Know About This Growing Driving Threat On Minnesota Roads
Minnesota drivers know that wildlife can pose a risk while driving on the state's roadways. Deer are certainly the most common animal that comes to mind when it comes to animal risks on Minnesota roadways. Heck, the phrase "Watch out for deer!" is part of most Minnesota goodbyes!. While less...
Four Different Water Emergencies in Three Days Across Minnesota Lead to Three Deaths & Airlifted Child
Undated (KROC-AM News)- Three people are dead and a child is in the hospital following four separate water emergencies in three days across Minnesota. First responders across the state were dispatched to four different water emergencies between Friday and Sunday. Two were reported in or near the Twin Cities metro...
Here’s Why Over 1,000 Unicyclists Are in Minnesota Right Now
There is a community of bike riders that prefer to cruise around on only one wheel, and over 1,000 of these enthusiasts will gather in Minnesota for their annual convention. The 21st annual Unicycling World Convention and Championships, known as Unicon 21, which has previously been held in South Korea and France is underway in Minnesota for 12 days of activities.
Luke Combs’ Tom Petty Cover Is the Perfect SEC Football Hype Video Soundtrack [Watch]
With a new football season kicking off in just over a month, college football fans are getting hyped. In an effort to stoke those flames, the South Eastern Conference has released a hype video for the kickoff games, using Luke Combs' cover of Tom Petty's "Runnin' Down a Dream." The...
10 Cars That Get the Most Speeding Tickets in Minnesota
Just like all drivers are not created equal, so is it when it comes to cars and speeding tickets in Minnesota. Some vehicles just seem to get more tickets than others-- and we have a list of the 10 that are most likely to get nabbed for exceeding the speed limit.
Megan Moroney Reveals Tragic Connection to 9/11 Inspired New Song
Megan Moroney is hot off the release of her sophomore album Am I Okay?, which arrived on July 12. Of the 14 songs, one title sticks out — "Heaven By Noon." The country singer recently revealed to Today's Country host Kelleigh Bannen that the song was written about her uncle, who died in the attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
Morgan Wallen Just Reactivated His Instagram to Spill Big News
After deactivating his Instagram profile last month, Morgan Wallen is back — and he's got big news to share. The country star returned to the social media platform on Monday (July 15) with the announcement that he's headlining a bill at Knoxville, Tenn.'s Neyland Stadiumon on Sept. 22. Two of his closest collaborators and most frequent tourmates, Hardy and Ernest, are joining Wallen for that show.
End of an Era: Say Goodbye to Every Redbox Movie Rental Station Across America
The way we consume movies has changed so much over the past few decades. You used to have to load the family into the station wagon to drive to the local movie theater, then pay an arm and a leg to see the latest blockbuster flick. Redbox changed the game...
URGENT! 3,400+ Kids in SE Minnesota Need Help With School Supplies This Year
Not trying to wreck your summer right now but just a heads up, school starts again in about a month (plus or minus a week or two depending on where you live in Minnesota). Target, Walmart, and all of the stores are getting ready to show you ALL of the fancy and new pencil pouches, backpacks, and items that are needed for your kid this year in school.
Video Captures Driver Fleeing Deputies at Over 100 mph Crashing at Rochester Interchange
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Twin Cities man is in custody following a law enforcement pursuit that ended with a crash at a Rochester interchange. Olmsted County Sheriff’s Captain Tim Parkin says the incident began with an attempted traffic stop early Sunday morning. Deputies had tried to stop the vehicle for speeding.
Jason Aldean Dedicates a Song to Trump After Shooting Injury [Watch]
Jason Aldean stood in solidarity with former president Donald Trump during a show in Nashville on Saturday night (July 13), just hours after Trump was injured in an alleged assassination attempt at a campaign rally. As he introduced his controversial 2023 hit "Try That in a Small Town," Aldean told...
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