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Is a Cigarette-Smoking Tooth on This Bag from a Rochester Dentist's Office?

I made a trip to the dentist the other day. Good news. No cavities. While I was there, they gave me my usual 'goodie bag' of dental supplies. But it was what was on the bag that really caught my...

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Haiku Poems Inspired by Our Rochester Snowstorm

Sitting by the window, staring out into the snow. It just keeps falling. But, in reality, it's kind of beautiful, isn't it? And inspiring. In fact, it inspired several of our on-air personalities to...

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The Best Restaurants in Rochester in 2017

There aren't too many surprises in Rochester Magazine's annual 'Best Restaurants' issue, which just hit newsstands.  Continue reading…

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People Just Can't Stop Moving to Minnesota

Those of us who live here know that there are a lot of good reasons to call Minnesota home. Sure, it's not perfect. Mosquitoes and never-ending winters are a few aspects of our fair state that some...

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Next Year's Super Bowl is in Minnesota and Volunteers are Needed

All eyes are on Houston this weekend, but one year from now the attention will be focused on Minnesota for Super Bowl LII. Continue reading…

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You Can Own this Popular Rochester Restaurant

Here's your chance to own a restaurant right here in Rochester.  Continue reading…

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The Average Minnesota Wedding Costs How Much?

After seeing how much the average wedding in the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes' costs, it seems like it might just be better to elope. Or buy a new car together! Continue reading…

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4 Minnesota Acts that are up for Grammys this Weekend

We all love rooting for the home team, right? Here are four acts from Minnesota that have been nominated to win Grammy awards this year. Continue reading…

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Is James Wilcox Leaving ABC 6 News?

James Wilcox has been anchoring the evening news for ABC 6 for several years, but that may soon change.  Continue reading…

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Rochester Man's New Car Came With 50 Pounds of Pot

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - An elderly Rochester man responded to an unusual request from the Rochester Police Department over the weekend. Continue reading…

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Do Minnesota Women Prefer Flowers or Chocolates on Valentine's Day?

The National Retail Federation predicts that the average American will spend $137 on Valentine's Day this year on flowers, chocolates and other gifts. But what do women really want? Continue reading…

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Rochester News Anchor Announces Resignation

His last day on-air will be March 1st. Continue reading…

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Dunken Gets an Awkward Question from a Student at Franklin Elementary in...

I was invited to join other community leaders at Franklin Elementary on Wednesday for their annual 'Reading Blitz.' Continue reading…

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Take This Food Quiz to Find out if You're a True Minnesotan

Hotdish, SPAM, lutefisk and anything on a stick! The food quiz, which you can take below, features questions about food from here in the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes.' Continue reading…

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The 'Luckiest' Places to Buy Powerball Tickets in Minnesota

There hasn't been a Powerball jackpot winner in Minnesota since the summer of 2013, and your odds of winning are 1 in 292,201,338 no matter where you buy your ticket, but these retailers seem to be...

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Kasson Man Caught Pleasuring Himself in Apache Mall Parking Lot

Rochester Police issued a ticket to a Kasson man who they say was 'pleasuring himself' in his vehicle in the Apache Mall parking lot. Continue reading…

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Here's How much Minnesotans Spend to Send Their Kid to Prom

For every kid dreaming about how magical prom will be, there is a parent having a nightmare about how expensive it will be. Continue reading…

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Fallen Tree Creates Hazardous Situation in Southeast Rochester

It was an extremely windy night in Rochester, with wind gusts reaching in excess of 40 miles per hour. And that wind wreaked havoc across Rochester, including on this street in the southeast part of...

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21% of the Cars in Rochester Have Open Recalls

There are a ton of cars on Rochester roads that have unfixed safety recalls which could potentially cause harm to the vehicle's owner and/or other drivers on the road. Continue reading…

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This Adventure Park is a Short Drive from Rochester

The most amazing adventure park in Minnesota is located in Henderson. Continue reading…

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