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Win Unlimited Ride Bracelets + Tickets to Every Grandstand Event at the Olmsted County Fair
Score the Ultimate Olmsted County Fair Experience!. The Olmsted County Fair is back in Rochester, MN July 22 - 28 and we have your chance to win UNLIMTED ride bracelets and tickets to every grandstand event. 🎢🌟. Imagine the thrill of spinning, looping, and zooming on all your favorite...
Weekend fire damages a recycling facility in Stewartville
STEWARTVILLE, Minn. – A fire broke out Saturday morning at a recycling facility in Stewartville. Firefighters were called to LRS Waste Management at 943 2nd Avenue SE at around 7:06 am. The Stewartville Fire Department says crews arrived at the scene to find a steel building full of recycling...
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.
Homeowners warned about 'storm chasers' following damaging hail
ST MICHAEL, Minnesota — Fast winds, hail, rain, thunder and lightning lit up parts of Minnesota this past weekend. As many homeowners pick up the pieces from the severe weather, residents in Big Lake reported so-called "storm chasers" were out going door to door. The Better Business Bureau refers to storm chasers as illegitimate contractors who seek to exploit victims of severe weather.
MnDOT wants to know what you think as it expands EV charging stations
MINNESOTA, USA — Where do you want to see more electric vehicle fast charging stations? That is what the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) wants to know. A new survey is launched asking people a number of questions, including if you own or plan to buy an EV, how many miles you drive a day, barriers to owning an EV, and where you think EV fast charging stations should be placed.
Owatonna VFW baseball teams lose to Mayo in doubleheader
The Owatonna VFW baseball regular season is drawing to a close, as its last regular season game takes place Monday night. The VFW team had its final doubleheader of the season on Saturday, as they traveled to Rochester to take on the Mayo VFW baseball team. The Owatonna VFW 10 team played first and lost in a 4-3 walk-off victory for Mayo, while the VFW 9 team played in the second game of the doubleheader and lost 11-1 in six innings. ...
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...
Minnesota businesses invited to the Netherlands and Ireland; Walz to lead
ST PAUL, Minn — Governor Tim Walz and state economic leaders are inviting Minnesota businesses to join them on a trip to Europe in the fall. The governor and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) are organizing a trade mission to the Netherlands and Ireland in November.
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...
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.
Central MN Town Ball Report
CENTRAL MINNESOTA TOWN BALL REPORT Completing my thirteenth year at 1390 Granite City Sports with your weekly amateur baseball (Town Team) reports. Including game summaries, upcoming schedules, league standings, tournament summaries and an occasional special interest feature...
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