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One of the Newer Ice Cream Shops Now Closed in Rochester, Minnesota
It's been a rough month for businesses in Southeast Minnesota. Primp in downtown Rochester, Minnesota closed abruptly at the start of the month. A popular restaurant said it was "forced to close" in Byron. And a movie theater that has been part of the Rochester landscape for 22 years announced it was saying goodbye. Sadly, another business is getting added to the "closed" list.
Ultimate Guide To The Olmsted County Fair in Rochester, Minnesota
Summer is full of fun in Southeast Minnesota and one of the biggest events is about to start, the Olmsted County Fair in Rochester, Minnesota! Check out this complete guide below that answers the most popular questions people have about the Olmsted County Fair. When Is The Olmsted County Fair...
Free Beer and Hot Wings’ Maitlynn Has Many Alter-Egos
It's been a fun week for the show. Many of us have plans that we have been looking forward to for quite some time, but no one is more hype than Maitlynn. For months, our flagship station has been counting down the days until our local metal/rock festival called Upheaval Festival, which has many of her favorite bands showing up.
Young Child Critically Injured by Attacking Dogs in Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park, MN (KROC-AM News) - A child was severely injured in a dog attack this afternoon in the Twin Cities. The Brooklyn Park Police Department says officers were dispatched at 12:45 PM to a report of a dog attacking a three-year-old child in the 7500 block of Brooklyn Park Drive. A news release says the officers arrived to find two pit bulls attacking the child.
Minnesota Man Gets New Plea Deal For Shooting Death of Young Son
Fairmont, MN (KROC-AM News) - A new plea agreement has been worked out with a southern Minnesota man charged in connection with the shooting death of his young son. 34-year-old Colton Mammenga of Welcome had been expected to admit to a felony child endangerment charge back in April, but the plea deal apparently fell apart before a guilty plea was entered. Under the terms of that agreement, Mammenga would have been sentenced to probation with a stay of adjudication and no jail time. It also required him to participate in speaking events about the negligent storage of firearms.
How the Incoming La Niña Could Affect Minnesota’s Winter This Year
Talks of a La Niña have been going around for a little while, but now experts are getting a better idea of when they believe the La Niña will hit the US. They also have predictions for how it could affect our winter in Minnesota this year. El...
Did Jack White Secretly Release a New Album?
Jack White appears to have released a new album — but so far it's only appeared as an unlabeled LP in the bags of Third Man Records shoppers around the world. A post on White's subreddit tipped fans off to the new release, which follows a pair of 2022 albums, Fear of the Dawn and Entering Heaven Alive. The post included a picture of a record in a plain white sleeve, with a white label emblazoned with the words "No Name" in blue.
Hear Abbey Cone’s New Single ‘I Hate Springsteen’
Abbey Cone repeatedly claims to hate Bruce Springsteen on her newest single, but the truth is she's really just trying to convince herself she's not heartbroken. You can see the video for Cone's "I Hate Springsteen" below. The single's artwork finds her recreating the famous front cover from Springsteen's 1984 album Born in the U.S.A.
Anne Labovitz’s Illuminating Art Transforms Downtown Rochester
Downtown Rochester, MN just got a little bit brighter. If and when you’re in Rochester, be sure to check out the latest installation by world-renowned Minnesota visual artist Anne Labovitz. Her exhibit, “Will to Meaning,” which was a hit at the Rochester Art Center, is now making a stunning comeback in a new spot.
Find Out Where in Minnesota These Celebrities Were Born
Minnesota may be known as the Land of 10,000 lakes, but we've also produced our share of well known celebrities too. Here's a look at where some of our state's most famous sons and daughters were born. Famous Minnesota Born Celebrities. In addition to all those folks, you can add:
5 Restaurants Are Now Recognized for the Best Fried Chicken in Minnesota
When I think of fried chicken, I think of my grandma Francis. She’s no longer with us, but she loved getting the family together for Sunday lunch at her farm, and fried chicken was always on the menu. According to Market Research Future, fried chicken is one of the...
MNDOT Shares Timely Reminder For This Deadly Hazard On Roadways
Mid-July begins the hottest part of the year across Minnesota, bringing an unexpected hazard to highways that you need to watch out for. The Minnesota Department of Transportation posted to social media a reminder to watch out for pavement buckles caused by hot weather. How does a pavement buckle happen?
Bruce Springsteen Is Now a Billionaire
Bruce Springsteen is now a billionaire. According to a “conservative” Forbes estimate, the Boss is worth $1.1 billion. Springsteen has had a lucrative last few years. In December of 2021, he sold both his masters to Sony Music and his publishing to Sony Music Publishing in a deal that earned him in the vicinity of $500 million.
Minnesota Raises Booster Seat Age for Kids in New Law Effective August 1
Minnesota has new laws requiring child car seats and booster seats starting August 1. One of the biggest takeaways is requiring older kids now to use booster seats. Up until now, Minnesota law allowed child car seat manufacturers instructions to dictate how you install your car seat, and what age and weight your child needed to be for forward facing and booster seats. Starting August 1, that all changes. Here's what you need to know.
Massive Global IT Outage and How it’s Impacting Minnesota
The world was hit by a huge IT outage early Friday morning. It's being called the largest IT outage in history. Millions of people have been affected and many companies, including in Minnesota, were and still are being impacted this morning. What's the Global IT Outage?. Reports, including from CNN,...
Southeast Minnesota Home Damaged When Car Crashes Through Roof
La Crescent, MN (KROC-AM News) - It appears a medical condition may have contributed to a spectacular car crash in southeastern Minnesota Thursday morning. A spokesperson for the La Crescent Police Department says a car went off a road and down a steep hill before crashing into the roof of the home. The incident was reported around 10:30 AM in a residential neighborhood on the southern edge of the Houston County community along the Mississippi River.
Prince Documentary ‘Dead in the Water’ After Multiple Disputes
A six-part documentary series about the life and times of Prince was described as “dead in the water” as the fallout of his 2016 death without a will continued. A handful of reasons were reported to be behind Netflix dropping the project, including a battle over editorial control with the divided heirs of the musician’s estate.
Minnesota Law Officer Airlifted to Hospital After Rollover Crash
Willmar, MN (KROC-AM News) - A law enforcement officer in western Minnesota was airlifted to a hospital in St. Cloud following a traffic crash Thursday evening. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office says the single-vehicle crash was reported around 6:20 PM on a rural highway near the town of Atwater, approximately 5 miles east of Willmar. A news release says the responding deputies quickly learned the crash involved a fellow Kandiyohi County deputy who was on duty and driving a squad car.
The Smashing Pumpkins Announce New Album, ‘Aghori Mhori Mei’
The Smashing Pumpkins will release a new album titled Aghori Mhori Mei on Aug. 2. It will be the 13th album by the band and follows Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts, a triple record that was released in three parts. The final installment arrived in May 2023. According...
Damon Albarn Doesn’t Agree With Bob Dylan’s Phone Pouch Policy
For several years, Bob Dylan has banned cell phones from many of his concerts. Damon Albarn of Blur doesn't agree with this practice. "If you start banning things where does it end? I think you've just got to turn up and do your thing," he said in a recent interview with BBC. "People won't want to be on their phone if you're engaging with them correctly."
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