Carly Ross

Carly has been in the radio industry since 2018 but began her radio journey in college in 2013 working at her college’s radio station. She currently lives in Rochester, Minnesota with her husband and two cats. She loves visiting local breweries and restaurants, hiking, and is a huge Minnesota State Fair fan. She also volunteers at Paws and Claws Humane Society in her spare time. You can catch Carly on 106.9 KROC every weekday morning from 6-10 AM. Check out some of Carly’s most viewed articles below: • Small Minnesota Town Might be the Most Haunted Place in the State • Minnesota Restaurants Featured the Most on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives’ • Home for Sale in Mankato has a Secret Indoor Pool Hidden Behind a Bookshelf

Adoptable Rochester Dog Whose Attitude About Walks is A Whole Mood (WATCH)
A dog who is available for adoption at Paws and Claws in Rochester, Minnesota was featured in a video recently. His attitude on his walk is hilarious.

Minnesota State Fair Reveals The Final Grandstand Act for 2025
The final Minnesota State Fair grandstand show for 2025 has been announced. The final performer added is Nelly!

Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $329k Sold in Minnesota
A jackpot winning Gopher 5 lottery ticket was sold in Minnesota worth $329,553. It was sold at a grocery store in St. Michael.

Minnesota Had Some of the Worst Air Quality in the World Last Weekend
Wildfires from Canada contributed to poor air quality across Minnesota over the weekend. It got so bad that we had some of the worst air quality in the entire world.

Remember The Boy Band That Pretended to Be from Minnesota?
Boy band Big Time Rush had a TV show that portrayed them as being hockey players from Minnesota. But actually, they're not from Minnesota at all.

Rochester’s Newest Community Market Coming Soon
A new community market, called The Village Global Market, is coming soon to Rochester, Minnesota. It will be open on Sundays starting in a few weeks.

The Most Affordable Grocery Store in Minnesota, According to New Study, Surprised Me
A new study is out that says the cheapest grocery store in Minnesota is HyVee. It surprised me because so many other studies named a different grocery chain.

All 33 New Foods Unveiled for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has announced the new foods and new food vendors that will be debuting at the 2025 Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Why Blue-Green Algae is Dangerous and Where It’s Found in Minnesota
Blue-green algae can be dangerous. Here's more information about why it forms, how it can be dangerous, and where it can be found in Minnesota.

22 Dog-Approved Patios in Rochester, MN
There are quite a few restaurants in Rochester, MN that allow you to bring your dog. Here's a bunch of dog-friendly patios in the area.