Fall in the Land of 10,000 Lakes is hard to beat. Minnesota's diverse forests, numerous lakes, and plentiful trails and parks make it a destination for people from far and wide each autumn. While last year the fall colors got off to a bit of an earlier start, it feels...

A few weeks ago we asked you to tell us you were from Minnesota, without actually saying you were from Minnesota. The results were very funny, and very Minnesotan -- ranging from comments about the weather and sports, to food and mosquitoes.

If you think that professional sports have some intense fans, wait until you hear about the parents/fans at youth sports. Unfortunately for the kiddos, the intense parents can tend to get out of control a little easier due to the fact that they're rooting on their own child, not some random athlete.

Specialty license plates can add a nice touch to your vehicle if you're willing to spend a little extra money each year. The good news is that the extra money you pay goes to a good cause you'd support with the license plate purchase. In Wisconsin, there are 2 Endangered...

Believe it or not, two country singers who lost everything in a house fire were better for it. Well, they were better for it professionally — the personal cost is more difficult to calculate. One all-time great was laboring as a songwriter prior to a pre-Christmas house fire. A...

On a normal day, it's likely that most Minnesotans will see a handful of squirrels and rabbits. I know I see at least that many just in my backyard, but we also have water and birdseed out, so that makes sense. The Most Common Wild Animals in Minnesota. Both animals...

Billy Edd Wheeler, the songwriter behind staple country songs including Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash's "Jackson" and Kenny Rogers' "Coward of the County," died on Monday (Sept. 16.) He was 91 years old. His daughter Lucy confirmed his death with a statement on his Facebook page, writing that Wheeler...

Cody Johnson's much-anticipated duet with Carrie Underwood is a love song called "I'm Gonna Love You," and it's coming this month. The "Dirt Cheap" singer shared the news on social media alongside photos of what looks like a music video shoot. "I'm Gonna Love You" is unreleased, but Johnson had previously said it'd be part of the follow-up to the Leather album.

If this is any indication of what kind of grandpa this dad will be, this baby is going to be getting a great one. A TikToker's video showing what happened after she told her parents she's expecting went viral thanks to her father's one-of-a-kind gift. Dad Flies Across The Country.

Now that the season is off an running, it's time to sit down and meet the 52 players that make up the 2024 Minnesota Vikings roster. From veterans to rookies, and the offense to the defense -- this season's team is loaded with talent, enthusiasm, and heart.

Kelsea Ballerini is one of two country stars spotted in the trailer for a new ABC drama called Doctor Odyssey. It's a show that explores how doctors and nurses aboard a cruise ship navigate their jobs and personal lives. Ballerini appears in the very first few seconds of the just-released trailer.

Filming for Season 2 of the Paramount+ series 1923 is officially underway, and you can be a part of all the fun!. A company called Legacy Casting recently shared a post online seeking extras for the second installment of Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone prequel. The show is currently filming in San Antonio, Texas, and they're looking to fill up some scenes with background actors.

When it comes to fast food burgers, one chain not only 'welcomes you to delicious,' it also boasts the healthiest hamburgers according to PlushCare. "We defined a set of products (cheeseburger, regular fries, etc.) and identified the closest possible product at 24 leading U.S. fast-food chains. Using each chain’s nutritional menu, we compared the Calories (Kj), Sugar (g), Saturated Fat (g), and Sodium (mg) values for all the available products. We scored them according to the Department of Health's nutrient profiling method. Finally, we added up each product’s total “unhealthiness score” at each fast-food chain and ranked them across the restaurants."

Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - Bail was set at $1.5 million today for the Minneapolis woman accused of intentionally driving the vehicle into a group of people in downtown Minneapolis early Saturday. Charges were filed today in Hennepin County Court against 22-year-old Latalia Anjolie Margalli for allegedly causing the death...

I recently discovered that I like slushies. I've been enjoying wine slushies throughout the summer months at various locations, but I've never seen or tried a slushy like this. Would you like to head to Jordan with me? This is a slushy that kids and adults can enjoy, and an...

The future of St. Cloud State's Selke Field is uncertain but the facility does have an interesting history. SCSU Archivist Tom Steman joined me on WJON to talk about St. Cloud State University buildings and their history. Crowd at Selke Field (1937) for the homecoming football game, St. Cloud State...

Every once in a while, when I'm out shopping, running errands, or whatever, I'll spot someone driving with a dog in their lap. I've seen everything from little tiny dogs to big dogs in their owner's laps. But is it illegal to have your dog sit in your lap while...

The calendar may say that it's mid-September but according to Minnesota's weather, it's still the middle of summer. If you've been longing for those cool fall days and crisp nights around a bonfire or out at a football game, Mother Nature hasn't been cooperating much this year here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Temperatures across the state the past week and a half have been more similar to the weather we normally see in the summer, not fall.

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, the Sessanta tour will hit Minnesota, featuring three major bands: Puscifer, Primus, and A Perfect Circle. The tour is celebrating Maynard James Keenan’s 60th birthday with a unique twist—each band will not only play their own sets but will also swap members throughout the night.

Randy Travis is teeing up a string of new Tour dates beginning in January 2025. The tour, which also kept Travis busy over the course of this summer, has a one-of-a-kind format. Due to a 2013 stroke that left the singer unable to perform, Travis himself doesn't sing at the shows: Instead, a vocalist named James Dupré performs with Travis' original touring band. Meanwhile, the country legend and his wife Mary will be onstage to interact with fans and enjoy the music together.