St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - State revenues were modestly higher than forecast last month. The Minnesota Office Management and Budget is reporting that overall net general fund revenues totaled about $3.67 billion in April. That was approximately $16 million, or about a half of a percentage point, above the level predicted by the most recent state revenue forecast issued in late February. For the current fiscal year, net general revenues have reached a little over $24.7 billion. That is $258 million, or 1.1%, above the forecast. The monthly report from the state shows individual income tax...…St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - State revenues were modestly higher than forecast last month. The Minnesota Office Management and Budget is reporting that overall net general fund revenues totaled about $3.67 billion in April. That was approximately $16 million, or about a half of a percentage point, above the level predicted by the most recent state revenue forecast issued in late February. For the current fiscal year, net general revenues have reached a little over $24.7 billion. That is $258 million, or 1.1%, above the forecast. The monthly report from the state shows individual income tax...WW…

Little Falls, MN (KROC-AM News) - A motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon in a traffic crash in central Minnesota. The State Patrol has not identified the victim, but says the 43-year-old St. Cloud man was driving a motorcycle that collided with a pickup at a rural intersection about 5 miles northeast of Little Falls. The deadly collision was reported just before 4:30 PM on Sunday. READ MORE: Man With Knife Shot by Deputies in Chanhassen The driver of the pickup truck was identified as 41-year-old Clarence Bonander of Grantsburg Minnesota. He was not injured in the crash. More...…Little Falls, MN (KROC-AM News) - A motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon in a traffic crash in central Minnesota. The State Patrol has not identified the victim, but says the 43-year-old St. Cloud man was driving a motorcycle that collided with a pickup at a rural intersection about 5 miles northeast of Little Falls. The deadly collision was reported just before 4:30 PM on Sunday. READ MORE: Man With Knife Shot by Deputies in Chanhassen The driver of the pickup truck was identified as 41-year-old Clarence Bonander of Grantsburg Minnesota. He was not injured in the crash. More...WW…

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A recent ruling by an Olmsted County judge has cleared the way for a Rochester man to stand trial on charges connected to the apparent drug overdose death of a Rochester woman two years ago. 42-year-old Timothy Loftus is accused of third-degree murder for allegedly supplying the narcotics that allegedly led to the death of 28-year-old Tina Arleth. He also faces a charge of interference with a dead body or scene of death for allegedly dumping the young woman's body in the field east of Rochester, where the remains were discovered by the property owner in June...…Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A recent ruling by an Olmsted County judge has cleared the way for a Rochester man to stand trial on charges connected to the apparent drug overdose death of a Rochester woman two years ago. 42-year-old Timothy Loftus is accused of third-degree murder for allegedly supplying the narcotics that allegedly led to the death of 28-year-old Tina Arleth. He also faces a charge of interference with a dead body or scene of death for allegedly dumping the young woman's body in the field east of Rochester, where the remains were discovered by the property owner in June...WW…

GoogleGet our free mobile appAustin, MN (KROC-AM News) - The union representing more than 1700 Hormel Foods workers in Austin has reached a tentative contract agreement with the company.A news release issued by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 663 says the deal was struck during the negotiating session Wednesday night. The details of the tentative agreement are still being shared with union members and are not been released to the public.Local 663 issued the following statement:“We unanimously recommend this tentative agreement to our fellow union members at Hormel. We are grateful...…GoogleGet our free mobile appAustin, MN (KROC-AM News) - The union representing more than 1700 Hormel Foods workers in Austin has reached a tentative contract agreement with the company.A news release issued by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 663 says the deal was struck during the negotiating session Wednesday night. The details of the tentative agreement are still being shared with union members and are not been released to the public.Local 663 issued the following statement:“We unanimously recommend this tentative agreement to our fellow union members at Hormel. We are grateful...WW…

Mon-Fri 4:00 am - 9:00 amWake up every morning with the Free Beer & Hot Wings ShowShow MoreTentative Contract Agreement For Hormel Foods Workers in AustinThe more than 1700 union workers voted last month to overwhelmingly reject the company's "final offer."What It’s Really Like Inside Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store!Minnesota's Largest Candy Store surprised the heck outta me! It is so much more than just candy. Check out these amazing pictures of one of Minnesota's coolest roadside attractions!This Might Be The Most Haunted Hotel In MN. Dare to Stay?This 127 year old Hotel is only 30...…Mon-Fri 4:00 am - 9:00 amWake up every morning with the Free Beer & Hot Wings ShowShow MoreTentative Contract Agreement For Hormel Foods Workers in AustinThe more than 1700 union workers voted last month to overwhelmingly reject the company's "final offer."What It’s Really Like Inside Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store!Minnesota's Largest Candy Store surprised the heck outta me! It is so much more than just candy. Check out these amazing pictures of one of Minnesota's coolest roadside attractions!This Might Be The Most Haunted Hotel In MN. Dare to Stay?This 127 year old Hotel is only 30...WW…

Hameister. Olmsted County CourtGet our free mobile appRochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man has entered into a plea agreement by admitting to a dozen felony drug charges including seven counts of first-degree drug possession or drug sales.The plea deal worked out with 47-year-old Jason Hameister also includes guilty pleas to multiple DWI charges and driving after cancellation. Court records indicate all of the charges were filed against Hameister between late March of last year and late June of this year with four of the first-degree drug sales charges brought against him since the...…Hameister. Olmsted County CourtGet our free mobile appRochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man has entered into a plea agreement by admitting to a dozen felony drug charges including seven counts of first-degree drug possession or drug sales.The plea deal worked out with 47-year-old Jason Hameister also includes guilty pleas to multiple DWI charges and driving after cancellation. Court records indicate all of the charges were filed against Hameister between late March of last year and late June of this year with four of the first-degree drug sales charges brought against him since the...WW…

Getty ImagesGet our free mobile appRochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester Park Board is being asked to create the city's first urban dog park.The board earlier asked staff to look into the issue after hearing from community members about the need for a dog park in close vicinity to downtown Rochester. Lewis decided the most favorable sites were Cook and Kutzky Parks.Based on input from the public it became clear that Cook Park was favored by the majority of people involved in the discussions but there is concern that it may not end up being the most favorable location in relation to...…Getty ImagesGet our free mobile appRochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester Park Board is being asked to create the city's first urban dog park.The board earlier asked staff to look into the issue after hearing from community members about the need for a dog park in close vicinity to downtown Rochester. Lewis decided the most favorable sites were Cook and Kutzky Parks.Based on input from the public it became clear that Cook Park was favored by the majority of people involved in the discussions but there is concern that it may not end up being the most favorable location in relation to...WW…

Rochester Fire Dept. photoGet our free mobile appRochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester Fire Department responded to a large barn fire near Eyota this afternoon.A news release says a tanker and crew assisted in shuttling the water to the site and an Engine crew were sent at the request of the Eyota Fire Department, which also received assistance from the Elgin and Dover Fire Departments.The fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. at a property along Olmsted County Road 9 a little less than 2 miles northwest of Eyota. When they arrived at the scene, the roofs of the barn and an adjacent...…Rochester Fire Dept. photoGet our free mobile appRochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester Fire Department responded to a large barn fire near Eyota this afternoon.A news release says a tanker and crew assisted in shuttling the water to the site and an Engine crew were sent at the request of the Eyota Fire Department, which also received assistance from the Elgin and Dover Fire Departments.The fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. at a property along Olmsted County Road 9 a little less than 2 miles northwest of Eyota. When they arrived at the scene, the roofs of the barn and an adjacent...WW…