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New Rochester Mural Needs Volunteers This Weekend
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (127+ words) One of my favorite things about Rochester are the murals and items that are painted and bring color to our town." Forager, Little Thistle, some of the utility boxes in the area, and even an orthodontist have amazing paintings that…...
Plea Deal Calls for 22 Years in Rochester Child Sex Abuse Case
9+ hour, 48+ min ago (208+ words) Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man has entered into a plea agreement in a child sexual assault case that calls for a prison sentence of more than 20 years. Forty-eight-year-old Elijah Jae Newbloom has admitted to a charge of first-degree…...
New Foods Just Announced for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
15+ hour, 44+ min ago (157+ words) It's one of the most wonderful times of the year, the Minnesota State Fair is out with their new foods for 2026! Yes, I'm your resident crazy state fair person. I absolutely LOVE the fair. When the new foods were announced…...
Adventureland in Iowa Named One of the Most Affordable Theme Parks to Visit
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (278+ words) I don't have kids but you know what I know for a fact regardless? Taking the family to an amusement park is EXPENSIVE. It can make for a fun day and some great memories but at what cost? Literally. Lucky…...
Rushford Woman Transporting Infant Hurt After Minivan Smashes into Guardrail on Hwy. 14
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (192+ words) La Crescent, MN (KROC-AM News)-A southeast Minnesota woman was hurt in a crash on Hwy. 14 Tuesday morning. See Also: No Charges for Rochester Officer in Fatal Police Shooting An infant was riding with her. The State Patrol responded to…...
I Was Standing In Front Of One Of America's Most Famous Buildings. .. Then I Had To Know Minnesota's Top Pick
3+ day, 13+ min ago (1718+ words) As I was grabbing a selfie in front of the Samuel Adams statue with the orange cone on his head (thanks to the FIFA fans from Scotland), I realized that I was also standing in front of one of the…...
Homeless Woman Accused of Causing $10 K in Damages to Rochester Peace Plaza
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (301+ words) Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)-A woman with a criminal past is facing a felony charge for allegedly causing thousands of dollars worth of damages to a downtown Rochester landmark. See Also: Rochester Fireworks Vendor Commits to Makeup Show at No…...
Remember Fireflies? They're Disappearing From Minnesota
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (1255+ words) It was just after dark last week when I saw them for the first time in years. I was in Pine County, Minnesota, at my Uncle's farm. The sun had set, and it was a calm, warm summer evening. Fireflies…...
Rochester Fireworks Fail: Vendor Blames Heat, Promises Free Makeup Show
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (227+ words) If you were one of the thousands of people packed into Soldiers Field Memorial Park on the Fourth of July, you already know things didn't go to plan. Rochester city officials quickly apologized for the "very condensed" display. Now, we…...
Rochester's New Breakfast and Brunch Spot, Berries and Bubbles, Now Open
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (272+ words) Over the July 4th weekend, Rochester's newest breakfast and brunch spot, Berries and Bubbles hosted their grand opening. They're located in the former Denny's by Graham Park. It's crazy, you would have no idea that it was a Denny's in a…...