I grew up on a farm outside Little Falls, WI. Bet you didn't know there was such a place. I've got 40 years in the radio business now. I married an Ellendale gal and that's how I wound up here. Forgive me, but I'm still a diehard Packer/ Badger fan.
Loren Hart
Former Blooming Prairie Athlete Killed in Accident
A 2016 graduate of Blooming Prairie High School lost his life in a traffic accident on Monday night.
Lois Riess, A No Show In Court
Lois Riess failed to show up for her court appearance in Florida Wednesday morning
Minnesota Now Home To The Second Meat Vending Machine in the US
It seems like they have vending machines for everything these days, but it turns out getting a meat vending machine the US is a little tough. There are only two in the entire United States. Minnesota's Steve Meat Market is home to the second one ever installed.
American Pickers Coming To Minnesota
The popular TV show American Pickers plans on coming to Minnesota and the surrounding area in October.
I-35 Near Owatonna Closing on August 28
The Minnesota Department of Transportation announces that plans are now in place for the demolition of the Steele County Road 31 bridge over I-35 starting Monday night, August 28.
Minnesota Deer Population Up
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports that due to a series of mild winters along with conservative hunting regulations, the deer population has rebounded in Minnesota. What this means is additional deer hunting opportunities this fall...
Minnesota Medical Marijuana Law Update
The Minnesota medical marijuana program was launched in July 2015. Certain residents with certain afflictions were allowed to purchase and use medical marijuana. This past Tuesday, August 1, saw the law expanded to include those suffering from PTSD to purchase and use the drug...
Killer Goldfish In Southern Minnesota?
In late June, thousands of common carp died in Lake Elysian in Waseca County. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources working with the University of Minnesota have concluded that these were caused by goldfish. It's believed that a virus was introduced to Minnesota waters by the release of or escape of ornamental koi or pet goldfish...
Red Cross Issues Urgent Appeal For Blood
The American Red Cross reports a large drop off in recent blood donations over the past two months. They're currently short by about 61,000 donations. The shortage is the equivalent of the Red Cross going more than four days without receiving a single blood donation...
Gopher 50 is Saturday at Deer Creek Speedway
The Blooming Prairie Lions will once again be a part in the promoting of the Gopher 50 this Saturday, July 8, at Deer Creek Speedway, south of Rochester on Highway 63.
In the World of Outlaws Late Models a prize of $10,000 will be at stake with $2,000 for the USRA Modifieds...