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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Every First Overall NFL Draft Pick Since the 2010 Season

1 day ago | krocnews.com | Bert Remien

Some years provide more drama than others but becoming the top pick in the NFL Draft is quite the accomplishment. Let's take a deep dive and a long look at the last fifteen #1 overall picks in the NFL Draft, dating back to 2010.
Costco Gives Leftover Muffins a Heartwarming New Purpose

5 days ago | krocnews.com | Stephen Lenz

I was recently speaking to the owner of a local bakery and the topic of "leftovers" came up. With small businesses running on such tight margins these days, I could only imagine that there would have to be a very creative use for the delicious items that didn't get swooped up on their freshest day. So his answer didn't surprise me when he said that many bakeries - especially those on the smaller side - will take their unpurchased items and use them to create new products.
These 10 Countries Have the Best Food on Earth

1 week ago | krocnews.com | Jolana Miller

As the saying goes: "Drum Roll Please."Let's see if you have any issues with this list. I will say I have a big one, but I'm going to wait to share it with you. Maybe you'll agree, too, after finding out the top ten countries with the best food. According to The Top Tens website, if you travel and have eaten in other countries, this list will hit home for sure, with countries you wish had made the list.
Why You Should Join Rochester's Bike To Work Day Celebration

1 week ago | krocnews.com | Carly Ross

Next month in Rochester, Minnesota there's an event promoting us to get more active and also to benefit the environment all in one! This particular event is asking us to get around town in a way that most people don't utilize. Whether you're visiting Rochester and don't want to deal with a car or you're someone who wants to drive as little as possible, there are actually quite a few ways to get around town without a car. ALSO READ: What's Going in the Old Chuck E Cheese in Rochester?
New Award Celebrates Police Service And Sacrifice

1 week ago | krocnews.com | Paul Shea

A retired Minnesota police officer, who was shot in the line of duty and survived, is now the namesake of a new award that his former department will give. Officer Arik Matson, who was shot while responding to a call for service in January 2020, is the inspiration behind the Officer Arik Matson Legacy Service Award. The Waseca Police Department shared the news on social media yesterday.
Car Hits MNDOT Truck Sending Two To Hospital

1 week ago | krocnews.com | Jim Maurice

CLEARWATER (WJON News) -- Two people were taken to the hospital after a car struck the back of a MNDOT truck. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened just after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday on westbound Interstate 94 east of the Hasty exit near Clearwater. MNDOT trucks were doing traffic control for a vehicle fire when a car traveling west on the interstate struck the back of the MNDOT vehicle. Fifty-five-year-old Tina Nohrenberg of Otsego was in the truck.
$1 Million Powerball Winner in Minnesota Wednesday Night

1 week ago | krocnews.com | Jim Maurice

ROSEVILLE (WJON News) -- There was a Powerball winner in Minnesota on Wednesday night. Not the jackpot, but a $1 million winning ticket. Lottery officials say the winning ticket was sold at a Holiday Station Store in Minnetonka. The numbers drawn were 20, 24, 42, 43, 49, and the Powerball 19. No one won the jackpot, so that prize grows to an estimated $131 million for the next drawing on Saturday night. LOOK: Popular Dinners Americans Don't Make as Often AnymoreGallery Credit: Stephen Lenz
Two Beautiful Minnesota Lake Houses Named Best in U.S.

1 week ago | krocnews.com | Aaron Galloway

When you're known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it only makes sense that two beautiful lake house rentals here in Minnesota would be named among the 25 best Airbnb lake houses in the country. There's something about a stunning lake view that just settles your soul, and in Minnesota, we're lucky enough to have thousands of places where you can soak in that kind of lakeside serenity. It's peaceful, it's calming, it slows life down, even if just for a little while.
US Bank Stadium Just Ranked One of the Best Football Stadiums in the Country

1 week ago | krocnews.com | Carly Ross |Troy Dunken

20Even if you aren't a Minnesota Vikings fan, I think we can all agree that US Bank Stadium is pretty BA. The way it's designed to look like a ship, the giant glass doors/windows that open up on a nice day, and the inside of the stadium in general, is awesome. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images US Bank Stadium has been named one of the best football stadiums in the US multiple times, I believe.
Some Evidence Suppressed in Mayo Clinic Doctor Murder Case

1 week ago | krocnews.com | Andy Brownell |Carly Ross

Rochester, MN ( KROC-AM News) - An Olmsted County judge has ordered the suppression of some of the evidence in a high profile murder case. 32-year-old Connor Bowman is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his wife, 32-year-old Dr. Betty Bowman, who died in August 2023. He was also a Mayo Clinic physician and is accused of poisoning his wife with a lethal dose of a medication used to treat gout.