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Alzheimer's has touched so many families in Minnesota that there's a good chance you know someone living with the disease - or someone caring for a loved one who is. Today, an estimated 120,000 people in Minnesota are living with this disease in 2026, a number that's very similar to the population of Rochester, Minnesota. Let that sink in for a moment.

Joe Nichols is no stranger to playing shows with Hank Williams Jr. Nichols toured with Williams back in 2025, and he's back on the road with him again in 2026. Nichols was a guest on Taste of Country Nights, where I asked him outright for some Hank Jr. stories, and Nichols did not disappoint me... but it turns out, he did disappoint Williams. Nichols gets right into the story of how he let the county icon down.

Thursdays are one of my favorite days of the week during the summer...and it's my top pick for one reason...Thursdays Downtown! Live music...every Thursday. Amazing food made right there on 1st Ave. and in the Peace Plaza...every Thursday. Fun games and activities you can play for free in the Peace Plaza...every Thursday. ...and now, we've got a new coffee spot that just showed up in Rochester, too! I stumbled across this new spot - totally by accident as I was strolling through Thursdays Downtown.

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Another mistrial has been declared in the case of a Rochester man accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman three years ago. Prior to Today's Mistrial Order, 30-year-old Manuel Sanchez Sosa Had Been on Trial This Week in Olmsted County Court on Charges of First-and 3rd-Degree Criminal Sexual conduct. The felony counts allege that he sexually assaulted the victim at a southwest Rochester residence on February 25, 2023.

Joe Nichols has just released a brand-new song titled "Say La V," and the fun kiss-off anthem may very well be his next big radio hit. Despite its obvious hit potential, the baritone-voiced traditional country singer tells Taste of Country he didn't necessarily want to record the song at first listen.

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Bail has been set at $200,000 for a Rochester man who was arrested in a drug bust this week. 58-year-old Michael Daniel Barrington was charged Thursday in Olmsted County Court with first-degree drug sales, first-degree drug possession, and second-degree drug possession stemming from a separate investigation..

There are now four concerts on Garth Brooks' 2026 tour itinerary. The singer and songwriter just announced two additional Blame It All On My Roots Tour dates. Garth Brooks announced his 2026 Blame It All On My Roots Tour on July 7. It begins in Indianapolis, Ind., with additional cities expected to be announced. All seats are priced at $154 before taxes, with the ticket price including facility and service fees. The new shows will also be in Indianapolis.

Were you at the Rochester 4th of July fireworks show that... was lackluster? The city has announced the official make-up show, and it's coming up during Labor Day weekend, on that Friday. That feels like the next appropriate time to shoot off a bunch of fireworks, so that makes sense to me! ALSO READ: 8 Things Experts Say You Should Never Pass Up at a Garage Sale Rochester, MN 4th of July Fireworks Show 2026 The fireworks display from Soldier's Field was supposed to start at 10 PM on July 4th.

The town of Greenwald is located in western Stearns County with a population of 197 people as of the 2020 census. Greenwald is approximately a 45 minute drive from St. Cloud and is located along Highway 4 just south and west of Melrose. To learn more about Greenwald, I was joined by longtime residents Mike Barten and Bernie Winter along with Ruth Heinen, someone who's worked in Greenwald since 1973.

Pretty much the entire state of Minnesota has been sweltering under a summer heatwave with oppressive humidity and temperatures in the 90s, but only one place can claim the title of the hottest spot in the entire state. Which Minnesota Town Is the Hottest of Them All? As we know firsthand this year, summers in the Land of 10,000 Lakes can be hot and steamy.