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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.

2 weeks ago | krfofm.com | Nick Cooper |Tony Hart

In a surprising move that has left fans speechless, a Minnesota-based apparel brand that has raised millions for cancer research is "pressing pause."The company was founded in 2012 by Zachary Quinn and Brian Keller, then students at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. What began as a college project to provide a hat to every child battling cancer quickly evolved into a successful business with a strong philanthropic focus.

3 weeks ago | krfofm.com | Nick Cooper |Tony Hart

The Minnesota State Fair is just 120 days away, and only a few spots remain for headlining acts at the Grandstand after today's concert announcement. One thing the 2025 Minnesota State Fair lineup was missing was a major pop act. With artists like Def Leppard, Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls, and the Steve Miller Band already announced, the Grandstand needed someone to appeal to a younger, hit-music crowd. Problem solved.

1 month ago | quickcountry.com | Tony Hart |Nick Cooper

The hamburger, an American icon, comes in countless varieties and is served in dive bars and bougie restaurants alike. But few versions hit quite like a well-made breakfast burger. It's a delicious pile-up of breakfast favorites on a burger, and honestly, who cares what time it is? Bacon, eggs, and burgers are always a good idea. And one Minnesota burger joint is getting national praise for their take.

2 months ago | quickcountry.com | Tony Hart |Stephen Lenz

One of the biggest trends in the food world is hot honey, chili pepper-infused honey that is used on everything from fried chicken to pizza. This sweet-spicy fusion has taken menus by storm, captivating taste buds across the nation, including here in the Midwest. One Minnesota company is now taking advantage of this trend by releasing a new pizza topping that is sure to delight fans of the spicy flavor. Based in Austin, Minnesota, Hormel is bringing a local twist to this nationwide sensation.