McGregor, MN (KROC-AM News)- Officials have now set up a hotline and email address for tips as the search for a young woman who vanished in a Minnesota state park continues. 23-year-old Tonya Yarmakov was last seen on September 4. Authorities say she is autistic and a type-one diabetic. A...

In a pinch and need something fast? Who doesn't love the occasional grab-and-go grub? Did you know that nearly 40% of Americans eat fast food every day, according to Zippia. There are some really good fast-food spots and then there are the ones that are consistently ranked poorly. A new...

Dresbach, MN (KROC-AM News)- A rollover crash involving a semi on Interstate 90 in Southeast Minnesota sent a truck driver to the hospital Wednesday. It happened in Winona County shortly after 12:30 Wednesday afternoon. The semi was the only vehicle involved in the traffic incident. The State Patrol responded to...

Austin, MN (KROC-AM News)- A teenage boy was taken to a hospital after he was hit by a car while riding his bike at a southeast Minnesota interchange. It happened in Mower County shortly before 5:00 Wednesday afternoon. The vehicle involved was a Volkswagen Beetle. The State Patrol responded to...

Big-box retail has undergone significant changes. In the past, families would pack into their minivans and head to expansive, well-lit stores to stock up on essentials. However, the rise of online shopping disrupted this routine, leading to the closure of many large retail locations and the disappearance of some retailers altogether.

This is not your typical property listing! Over the past two years, the historic Minnesota bank building has undergone a jaw-dropping transformation into the most incredible private residence. And let's not overlook the fact that this might be the sturdiest home you'll ever encounter. With walls clocking in at 20...

It's another impressive award for the biggest airport in Minnesota, which has once again been named the best airport in the entire country. There's more good news if you're flying out of the Land of 10,000 Lakes: The 2024 Airport Satisfaction Survey from noted consumer research firm J.D. Power has just ranked the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in Bloomington as the Top Airport in the U.S. for Customer Satisfaction.

I love finding free things to do with my kids. When there is free candy that they can get, it is an even bigger win! If you've been on the hunt for free fun, there are two activities happening this week in Rochester, Minnesota that your kids will love. Love...

It was recently announced that Allina Health would be laying off nurses at Owatonna Hospital in Minnesota, impacting the OR and Ambulatory Surgery units. While layoffs are always disappointing for all involved, this announcement is especially frustrating for the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) as it believes a major healthcare provider nearby played no small role in the layoffs in Owatonna.

Chippewa Falls, WI (KROC-AM News) - Authorities in western Wisconsin are reporting that three people suffered life-threatening injuries and a mishap involving a tractor pulling a wagon and an apple orchard. Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to release information about the incident, which occurred...

Albert Lea, MN (KROC-AM News) - A southern Minnesota man with a history of felony assault convictions today entered guilty pleas to charges stemming from the death of a young child. 26-year-old Austin Michael Navarro was arrested last July following a traffic stop in Albert Lea. The criminal complaint against...

Parents across Minnesota might be shocked to find out just how many school buses failed their annual safety exams because it's likely a higher number than you'd think!. Usually, when you think of tests and schools here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, you might think of students. However these tests concerned the safety of school buses, and the number of vehicles that failed their annual safety inspections is pretty high.

St. Cloud, MN (KROC-AM News) - A statewide alert has been issued for a Minnesota teenager who has been missing for more than a month. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issued the missing person alert Wednesday at the request of the St. Cloud Police Department. The BCA says 14-year-old Paige Marie Voigt ran away from her home in St. Cloud on August 8.

Minneapolis, MN (Minnesota Now) -- A Minneapolis police officer has been fired following an internal investigation that revealed multiple violations of department policies, including sexual misconduct while on duty. Officer Juan Alonzo Jr., who had been with the department since 2022, was discharged by Chief of Police Brian O’Hara on...

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The State Trooper who was involved in a crash at a busy northwest Rochester intersection Tuesday morning was responding to a hit-and-run in the same area. That’s according to Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson. The crash involving the trooper was reported around 7:45 a.m....

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A woman was rushed to a hospital with multiple wounds following an apparent stabbing at a Rochester apartment Monday morning. The criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court on Tuesday, says dispatch received a 911 call reporting a stabbing shortly after 2:30 a.m. from the victim. The call came from an unspecified apartment complex in southeast Rochester.

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Rochester man has been charged following an apparent knife attack over the weekend. The criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court on Tuesday, says the alleged violent incident occurred on September 15. Rochester police were dispatched to the stabbing call shortly after 9:30 a.m. Upon...

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners has set the maximum increase for next year’s property tax levy. The elected leaders voted to move forward on the county’s budgeting process on Tuesday. A mid-December date was also set for the commissioners to take a final...

I had a freak out moment the other day. Thank goodness I order my groceries online otherwise you would have seen me in the Walmart aisle near the eggs having a bit of a meltdown. If you haven't bought a carton of eggs lately, get ready for a bit of...

The horror flick was filmed at the James A. Thompson B&B in Lanesboro (southeast of Rochester) and stars Guillermo Blanco as Gabriel and Corrine Mica as Emma. Emma is in line to inherit an estate...but only if she abides by an increasingly-strange set of stipulations. Meanwhile, Gabriel - a devout Catholic - battles his dark past. Will he be able to save them before a powerful evil awakens?