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Shorewood, MN (KROC AM News) - Another Minnesota motorcyclist has been killed. The latest victim was killed around 6:00 pm Tuesday in the Twin Cities suburb of Shorewood. The State Patrol report on the fatal accident says 20-year-old Parker Nelson of Wayzata was approaching an intersection when a small SUV pulled in front of him and his motorcycle hit the driver’s side of the vehicle.

A Rochester, Minnesota, business landmark has been sold for over $20 Million. Sold to Glen Una Management Company, from San Francisco, the Barlow Plaza, along Civic Center Drive, is 40 years old and once was anchored by Barlow Foods (We do food right, Barlows...). Glen Una owns a ton of real estate, most of it grocery store shopping centers in big cities. like Chicago and Dallas.

We ask for thoughts and prayers for Gal during his surgery and recovery. We also ask that, if you’re able, you would consider helping Gal financially. A GoFundMe page has been set up for Med City FC* goalkeeper, Gal Elyashiv, after being badly injured in a collision with a Sioux Falls Thunder FC attacker on June 9th, 2021. Elyashiv does not have health insurance and costs are expected to be in the tens of thousands.

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The two men charged with a recent fatal shooting in downtown Rochester were in court today. 28-year-old Derrick Days faces three counts of second-degree murder, while 22-year-old Nautica Cox faces aiding and abetting second-degree murder charges. In addition, both men are facing charges for illegal possession of a firearm. Neither man entered pleas to the charges today and both are scheduled to return to court on July 20th for evidentiary hearings.

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office is reporting a fatal crash just west of Rochester. Sheriff's Captain Scott Behrns says the intersection of Country Club Road and 60th Avenue Southwest was reopened around 2:30 PM after it was closed to traffic for the investigation into the crash, which was reported just before 11 AM.

Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - Get ready for full capacity at all Golden Gopher sporting events this fall. Gopher Athletics made the announcement today that it plans to operate at full capacity for live sporting events when the teams return to action for the 2021-2022 academic year. The first ticketed sports slated to welcome full capacity crowds at its venues include soccer, volleyball, and football.

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The longtime Director of the Rochester Civic Music Department is retiring. Steven Schmidt has announced plans to step down in September after more than 32 years as the head of the department. A news release indicates Schmidt joined the organization in 1989 after managing the T.B. Sheldon Auditorium Theatre in Red Wing.

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - A Rochester woman was injured after crashing a car into a power pole Monday and she may be facing a DUI charge. The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office says 33-year-old Samantha Richardson was driving on 45th St SE near the Gamehaven Park around 4:30 pm when her car swerved off the road and hit the pole.

Harmony, MN (KROC AM News) - An Iowa woman was injured in a two-vehicle traffic wreck in Fillmore County Monday. She was identified as 52-year-old Teresa Boughey of Dubuque. The State Patrol says she was a passenger in a car driven by 50-year-old Michael Garrett, also from Dubuque. He was not hurt. Boughey’s injuries were described as non-life-threatening.

Spring Valley, MN (KROC-AM News) - Motorists traveling northbound on Highway 63 will be detoured from June 22nd to July 2nd in Spring Valley for water service work. According to a news release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, northbound Highway 63 traffic will be detoured south of the Highway 63 and Highway 16 intersection while a contractor installs a new water service at a business.

In 2016, 31.6% of low-income households were food insecure, compared to the national average of 12.3%. That's well over a quarter of low-income households not sure where their next meal is coming from. Or next week's meals. This is a big deal, and in Rochester, Minnesota, the United Way of...

St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Stewartville man was behind the wheel of a semi-truck involved in a deadly incident on a Twin Cities freeway Monday afternoon. The State Patrol says 47-year-old Uhlir Christopher was driving the truck south on Highway 52 just south of the Concord Street interchange in St. Paul when a pedestrian stepped into the path of the semi just before 3 PM. The pedestrian was then hit by the truck and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - The University of Minnesota is responding to a weekend shooting that wounded three U of M students by ordering an increased law enforcement presence in the neighborhoods surrounding the Minneapolis campus. The three students were among the five people shot in the Dinkytown area just...

Theilman, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Wabasha County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim of a recent drowning. A news release says a search was launched last Friday afternoon after it was reported that a woman had gone missing in the Zumbro River near Theilman. Wabasha County Chief Deputy Jim Warren says the victim was 57-year-old Lynn Marie Ness of Pine Island.

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - Rochester police are on the lookout for a vehicle that was stolen from a couple who had gone out for a Father’s Day evening. The couple returned to their home in the 1500 block of Graham Court SE around 9:00 pm Sunday and discovered the vehicle was missing and someone had “gone through” the house.

Blooming Prairie, MN (KROC AM News) - A Stewartville man was taken to the hospital Sunday after crashing a motorcycle in rural Dodge County. Injured was 69-year-old Nicholas Konrady. The Minnesota State Patrol says he was driving on Highway 30 near Blooming Prairie around 1:30 pm when the Harley Davidson...

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A trial date has been set for a lawsuit over the city's newest downtown Rochester parking ramp. The case pitting the city against the firm hired to design the $31 million facility is currently scheduled for trial in the third week of August next year. The city filed the lawsuit against the Collaborative Design Group in March over issues that have, so far prevented, the construction of a planned housing development on top of Ramp 6.

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - The rain that fell across southeast Minnesota may have spoiled Father’s Day plans for some but it was also very beneficial for others. As farmers often say, “It was a million-dollar rain” as their corn and soybean crops have been very thirsty due to a lack of rain during the past several weeks.

Golden Valley, MN (KROC AM News) - A recent poll found a large majority of Minnesotans are concerned about what they feel is an increase in crime and many have lost confidence in Gov. Tim Walz to deal with the problem. The poll was released by the Minnesota public policy...

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - Four more motorists have been added to the Olmsted County 100 mph club. One was riding a motorcycle and was clocked at 104 mph on Highway 52 near Oronoco and told the trooper who caught him he was late for work. Another said he...