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2 days ago | krocnews.com | Rob Carroll

A growing trend among homeowners has some covering their grass and plants with soap. And before you ask, it has nothing to do with cleaning up their yard. Maybe you spotted a bar nestled between plants in someone's garden or caught a whiff of a fresh-smelling scent wafting from a neighbor's lawn. Either way, you should know the person who lives in that home has a good reason for loading their yard up with soap. To be more specific, Irish Spring soap.

4 days ago | krocnews.com | Aaron Galloway

Summer has unofficially arrived in Minnesota, and now that we've flipped the calendar to June, the warmest season of the year is knocking at the door. But the official start of summer, the summer solstice, won't arrive until later this month (June 20). Until then, up here in the North Star State, we are already enjoying longer days and the return of beautiful weather for outdoor activities. So what can we expect weather-wise as we kick off June?

4 days ago | krocnews.com | Carly Ross

On Friday, Miley Cyrus released her new album called 'Something Beautiful'. You may have already heard some of the songs on it that were released before the album, like 'End of the World' and 'More to Lose'. But now, the full album is out, and it's incredibly unique. ALSO READ: New Minnesota Boating Law Takes Effect July 1st Miley decided to make this a visual album. Essentially, each song has a music video that could be a movie; that's how big of a production it is.

4 days ago | krocnews.com | Lee Voss

UNTITLED (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is extending the Air Quality Alert for Minnesota through Wednesday. Wildfire smoke from Canada has prompted the extension. The alert is for the entire state of Minnesota, with the worst of the wildfire smoke in northwestern Minnesota. The MPCA says a cold front is pulling smoke down from wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, with multiple rounds expected over the next several days.

5 days ago | krocnews.com | David Drew

They say it's best to expect the unexpected since life is inherently unpredictable. Accepting that things won't always go as planned can help lead to greater flexibility, adaptability, and a more spontaneous approach to life. It can also help people avoid disappointment, save energy, and be more prepared for unforeseen challenges.