Nick Cooper

6 days ago | kfilradio.com | Nick Cooper

St. Peter, MN (KROC-AM News) - A man who escaped from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program at the St. Peter State Security Hospital was on the loose for approximately 5 1/2 hours before he was captured this morning. The St. Peter Police Department says it was notified of the escape around 1:30 AM. It was reported that 45-year-old Beau-Jacob Zimmer somehow managed to get out of the secure facility and left on a bicycle. St. Peter police indicated he was in possession of a kitchen knife.

6 days ago | krfofm.com | Nick Cooper

A collection of deep throwback acts are all getting together to perform as part of the Happy Together Tour. Included are The Turtles, from which the band's 1960s big hit (Happy Together) has inspired the tour name. Also a part of the show are:Jay and the Americans,known for 1960s hits like "Come A Little Bit Closer" and "This Magic Moment". Little Anthony, 1950s and 1960s R&B singer known for songs like "Tears on My Pillow" and "Goin' Out Of My Head".

1 week ago | mix108.com | Nick Cooper

I have loved miniature golf since I was a kid. As I've gotten older, I've grown to love traditional golf, too. While they both have a lot in common, there are a number of distinct differences between the two versions of golf. On a recent trip to the Twin Cities, I discovered a new course that further blends the two styles of the game together into an experience that can't be found elsewhere in Minnesota, at least as far as I know.

1 week ago | krfofm.com | Nick Cooper |Tony Hart

With more than 10,000 lakes scattered around Minnesota, it should come as no surprise that some of the best lake beaches in America can be found in the state—and this new list confirms that. USA Today is currently holding their 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards, looking for the 10 best lake beaches in the United States. If you’re thinking, “this is Minnesota’s category,” you’re right. Of the 20 nominated lake beaches across the country, three of them are from Minnesota, the most of any state.

1 week ago | mix108.com | Nick Cooper

The wait is nearly over for people excited to check out the new Bass Pro Shops location set to open in the Duluth area. Earlier this spring, I got the chance to talk to the general manager for the brand new Bass Pro Shops store, taking over what was once the Gander Mountain/Gander Outdoors/Camping World location in Hermantown. In that conversation, he shared some exciting details about what the shopping experience would offer.