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…

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…

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…

Kim David/TSMRochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Get our free mobile appMoilanen said Mack opened the glove compartment that contained a package of open marijuana, which is still prohibited to have in a motor vehicle despite the new state law. The marijuana discovery prompted a vehicle search that led to the discovery of 665 M-30 pills that are typically laced with fentanyl. The criminal complaint, filed against Mack in Olmsted County Court Wednesday, says Mack also had more than $5,600 in cash on him at the time of his arrest. Plea Deal for Rochester Man Facing Multiple Major Drug...…Kim David/TSMRochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Get our free mobile appMoilanen said Mack opened the glove compartment that contained a package of open marijuana, which is still prohibited to have in a motor vehicle despite the new state law. The marijuana discovery prompted a vehicle search that led to the discovery of 665 M-30 pills that are typically laced with fentanyl. The criminal complaint, filed against Mack in Olmsted County Court Wednesday, says Mack also had more than $5,600 in cash on him at the time of his arrest. Plea Deal for Rochester Man Facing Multiple Major Drug...WW…

Google Plainview, MN (KROC-AM News)- Get our free mobile appStoshal says the district is also continuing to work closely with the Plainview Police Department. The letter says district administrators have obtained a video that depicted behavior that Stoshal says “has no place in our community or PEM Schools.”Plainview Police Chief Jason Timm said his department opened an investigation into the incident on Wednesday. He provided the following statement to KROC-AM News:It is too early to confirm or rule out any of the “rumors” that are floating around. We have a lot of kids to interview...…Google Plainview, MN (KROC-AM News)- Get our free mobile appStoshal says the district is also continuing to work closely with the Plainview Police Department. The letter says district administrators have obtained a video that depicted behavior that Stoshal says “has no place in our community or PEM Schools.”Plainview Police Chief Jason Timm said his department opened an investigation into the incident on Wednesday. He provided the following statement to KROC-AM News:It is too early to confirm or rule out any of the “rumors” that are floating around. We have a lot of kids to interview...WW…

(Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)The Minnesota Twins ended the 2022 season with a  78-84 record taking 3rd place in the AL Central.You can listen live to 2023 Twins games all season long on News-talk 1340 KROC-AM and 96.9 FM.After losing shortstop Carlos Correa to the New York Mets with a 12-year, $315 million contract, the Twins may look to tap Royce Lewis to start at shortstop. Other Minnesota Twins roster moves include the signing of right fielder Joey Gallo to a one-year, $11 million contract, and free agent catcher Christian Vazquez on a three-year, $30 million deal. Both are...…(Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)The Minnesota Twins ended the 2022 season with a  78-84 record taking 3rd place in the AL Central.You can listen live to 2023 Twins games all season long on News-talk 1340 KROC-AM and 96.9 FM.After losing shortstop Carlos Correa to the New York Mets with a 12-year, $315 million contract, the Twins may look to tap Royce Lewis to start at shortstop. Other Minnesota Twins roster moves include the signing of right fielder Joey Gallo to a one-year, $11 million contract, and free agent catcher Christian Vazquez on a three-year, $30 million deal. Both are...WW…

Mon-Fri 5:00 am - 8:00 amSat 5:00 am - 6:00 amWake-up with America’s first news – Host Gordon Deal goes beyond the headlines with the day’s first look at news and business news from the U.S. and around the world; bringing a lively blend of intelligent information, humor, and expert analysis to morning radio. Kim David supplies breaking local news, weather, info, and sports throughout the program.Wake-up with America’s first news – Host Gordon Deal goes beyond the headlines with the day’s first look at news and business news from the U.S. and around the world; bringing a lively blend of...…Mon-Fri 5:00 am - 8:00 amSat 5:00 am - 6:00 amWake-up with America’s first news – Host Gordon Deal goes beyond the headlines with the day’s first look at news and business news from the U.S. and around the world; bringing a lively blend of intelligent information, humor, and expert analysis to morning radio. Kim David supplies breaking local news, weather, info, and sports throughout the program.Wake-up with America’s first news – Host Gordon Deal goes beyond the headlines with the day’s first look at news and business news from the U.S. and around the world; bringing a lively blend of...WW…

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Kim David/TSMRochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Get our free mobile appTith's vehicle then stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of 41st Street and East Frontage Road Northwest. The complaint says the officer approached Tith’s vehicle and instructed him to stop driving but Tith accelerated away from the officer. Several squad cars followed the vehicle Tith was driving to a residence in northwest Rochester. Tith refused to comply with commands to exit the vehicle, leading officers to shoot him with pepper-ball rounds to get Tith under arrest, the court document...…Kim David/TSMRochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Get our free mobile appTith's vehicle then stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of 41st Street and East Frontage Road Northwest. The complaint says the officer approached Tith’s vehicle and instructed him to stop driving but Tith accelerated away from the officer. Several squad cars followed the vehicle Tith was driving to a residence in northwest Rochester. Tith refused to comply with commands to exit the vehicle, leading officers to shoot him with pepper-ball rounds to get Tith under arrest, the court document...WW…