KROC-AM (Rochester, MN)

KROC (1340 AM) is a news and talk radio station based in Rochester, Minnesota. It was established in 1934 by Gregory Gentling, who founded the Southern Minnesota Broadcasting Company. The station began broadcasting on September 30, 1935. Gentling was also notable for co-founding the Wm McCoy American Legion Post in 1919, creating Soldier's Field Park in 1926, co-owning The Rochester Daily Bulletin, organizing a visit from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Rochester in 1934, and managing various political campaigns in the 1920s, including those for Allen Furlow and Arthur E. Nelson. Today, KROC features a mix of nationally syndicated talk shows along with programs hosted by local personalities.

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St. Cloud Road Rage Incident Leads to Assault Charges

23 hours ago | krocnews.com | Lee Voss

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A Sauk Rapids man faces two felony charges after a road rage incident Tuesday morning. St. Cloud Police were dispatched to an incident where a man said he was threatened with a box cutter. According to the charges, the man said he was driving on 25th Avenue just after 5:00 a.m. and was stopped at a red light to turn onto Highway 23. When the light turned green, he said a man on a scooter went through the red light, forcing him to brake suddenly.
Holdingford Man Pleads Guilty to Murder After Fatal Drug Overdose

2 days ago | krocnews.com | Lee Voss

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A Holdingford man charged with murder involving the fatal overdose of another man has pleaded guilty. In a court appearance Wednesday, 32-year-old Cody Johannes pleaded guilty to one count of 3rd-degree murder. According to the criminal complaint filed in Stearns County District Court, Johannes sold the victim methamphetamine and fentanyl on November 17, 2024. The victim's body was found two days later after his brother called St. Cloud Police for a welfare check.
Can You Feel The Heat? Let's Talk Summer Cooling Battles At Home

4 days ago | krocnews.com | Curt St. John

Trying to stay cool without burning up your energy bill? Experts say there's one thermostat setting that strikes the perfect balance for Minnesota summers. The summer of 2025 isn't only a week old in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but it's already been hot and humid, and air conditioners across the Bold North have already been working overtime to keep our homes cool in the sweltering heat.
Remember Shopping At Gordmans? Here's What Happened To Those Familiar Aisles

5 days ago | krocnews.com | Curt St. John

It was once a thriving national chain with multiple locations here in Minnesota, but now, all that's left is a memory of these stores here in the North Star State. Since the pandemic five years ago, traditional brick-and-mortar stores here in the Gopher State and around the country have been having a rough go of it. Even before the 2020 shutdowns, traditional retailers had seen their share of customers leave their store locations in favor of online shopping.
Get Ready For Some Friendly Rivalry As The Brewers Invade Minnesota This Weekend

6 days ago | krocnews.com | Curt St. John

The Milwaukee Brewers and their fans are set to invade the North Star State as the border battle with the Twins moves back to Minnesota this weekend. Here's what they're likely thinking!Minnesota and Wisconsin may be neighbors and share a common border, but that's where some of the similarities end.
Minnesota's Hidden Gems Just Got National Love, And You Won't Want To Miss This Scoop

6 days ago | krocnews.com | Curt St. John

Two totally different spots right here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes just landed on a national list of the Best Places to Visit in the entire U.S.!One of the best parts about living in a country as big as the U.S.? There's no shortage of amazing places to check out. Whether you're into thrill rides, scenic hikes, sandy beaches, or a little slice of history, there's something cool waiting just down the road-- and many of those places are right here in the Bold North.
8 New Counties Now Added To The Deer Feeding Ban In Minnesota

6 days ago | krocnews.com | David Drew

Tracking chronic wasting disease (CWD), the fatal, infectious nervous system disease of deer, moose, elk, and reindeer/caribou, is a priority in Minnesota because knowing where the disease is present can help prevent it from spreading, which ultimately protects animals and people. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources considers CWD a serious threat to the state's wild deer population, so they've implemented a comprehensive CWD response plan to eliminate the disease once it's discovered.
Think You Need To Head To The Coasts For Luxury? Minnesota's Got A Surprise For You

1 week ago | krocnews.com | Curt St. John

Think million-dollar homes are only a thing on the coasts? These six Minnesota cities are proving that luxury living is alive and well right here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. If you live in one of these six cities here in the North Star State, congratulations-- you're a millionaire! Well, maybe YOU aren't necessarily a millionaire, but if you live in one of these six Minnesota cities, your house is probably a millionaire...
It Looks Weird, But Here's What White Paint on Trees Really Means

1 week ago | krocnews.com | Aaron Galloway

If you've driven through rural Minnesota or even walked around some city parks, you may have spotted something a little odd. A tree trunk painted white, but just at the base: no explanation, no sign, just a line of ghostly trees. It's one of those things that makes you go "hmmm"It turns out there's a perfectly practical reason some Minnesotans are taking the time to give some trees a fresh coat of white paint, especially this time of year. What's with the white paint on tree trunks?
Why This Celebrity Was Spotted in Rochester, MN Yesterday

1 week ago | krocnews.com | Carly Ross

Every once in a while, we have celebrity sightings in Rochester, Minnesota. Most of the time, they're in town for something related to Mayo Clinic. It could be because they have an appointment or someone they know is at the clinic. This time, though, this particular celebrity was, believe it or not, NOT in town for Mayo! Crazy, I know!ALSO READ: 5 Unique Carousels in Minnesota Definitely Worth the Trip The celebrity who was spotted in Rochester yesterday is a former professional basketball player.