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Are Helpful Left-Lane Laws Being Ignored In Minnesota + Wisconsin?
Being trapped behind slow left lane drivers is frustrating, so let's all review this law.
2 Minnesota HS Track Athletes Hit by Car - 1 Critically Injured
The State Patrol has identified the injured teenagers.
Here's Why Illinoisans Should Buy Local For Mother’s Day Flowers
Don't fall for the online flower scams targeting shoppers for Mother's Day this month - shop local in Illinois instead.
How Long Can You Leave Your Cat Home Alone?
Finding the right balance between leaving your cat alone for too long and just enough time is really important for keeping Fluffy happy and healthy at home.
We Now Know When Burlington is Opening their Rochester, Minnesota Location
We've been waiting for the new Burlington location to open in Rochester, Minnesota and the time has finally come! Here's when you can go shop til you drop.
Rochester Man Convicted in 3 Cases – 1 Resulted in an Amputation
Guilty pleas were entered in all 3 cases over the past couple of weeks.
A Minnesota Man Decided to Visit all 775 Fire Departments in the State
A firefighter in Watertown, Minnesota decided to make it a goal to visit all of the fire departments in the state of Minnesota before he retired. That's a total of 775 fire departments!
YouTube Close to Making Huge Change You Probably Won't Like
If you're among those who get annoyed by ads on YouTube, your watching experience could get a whole lot more frustrating.
New ‘Borealis’ Twin Cities to Chicago Train Service Starts This Month
The new state-sponsored Borealis route is the second daily Amtrak train service connecting St. Paul to Chicago with 11 stops in between.
Illinois Peeps, Beware: Cicadas Pose a Threat to Tiny Trees
Discover how to safeguard your trees from cicada damage in the upcoming emergence of a massive brood in 2024!
New Report Says These Are Wisconsin's Worst Small Town
Uncover the surprising truth about West Allis, the worst small town in Wisconsin, compared to Illinois's rankings.
7 Lives lost in Under 7 Days on Minnesota Roads
The State Patrol responded to the seventh traffic death since April 25 on Tuesday night.
Musician Ben Folds Returning To Minnesota With Two Unique ‘Paper Airplane’ Shows This Fall
The concert experience includes some really unique audience engagement.
Chicago Concerts Included in Live Nation’s $25 Concert Week Deal
Summer is on the way and to celebrate the season, Live Nation is hooking us up with the chance to see our favorite artists for a fraction of the price as they release $25 Concert Week details.
Police: Evidence Contradicts Robbery Reported on Popular MN Trail
The incident was officially referred to by police as a "suspicious circumstance investigation."
24 Tech Students Declare Post Secondary Choice
Tech High School honors 24 students on spring signing day.
Eastern Iowa Farmers’ Market Opening For The Season
Summer is here and it's starting to show in Davenport.
How Starved Rock Got Its Name Is Horrifying, Should We Change It?
Despite some recent demands that Illinois' Starved Rock State Park change its name because of potential offense to some Native American groups, it doesn't look like that's going to be happening any time soon. However, when you consider the horrifying reason Starved Rock got that name, you might feel differently.
Sartell Police Have a Suspect in Bathroom Vandalism
Sartell Police reported a vandalism at Watab Park earlier this week. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers indicates Sartell Police have a juvenile suspect they believe is responsible for the crime.
Why is Everyone Rushing to See This Minnesota Team?
One Minnesota sports team is seeing a significant rise in attention, so much so that they have become one of the top trending teams in the league.
Central Minnesotans May Take Advantage of This Travel Option
Due to the value of the U.S. dollar St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian believes this could be a good time to travel overseas. Banaian joined me on WJON today. He says the U.S. dollar is about as strong as it's been in quite some time.
Minnesota Lottery Winner Shares First Plans for $3 Million Jackpot
Minnesota just had back-to-back Lotto America jackpot wins, with the first ticket worth $3.7 million and the second worth $3.1 million.
We Now Know Which Cities Are the Loneliest in IL and WI
There are 597 cities and villages in Wisconsin and over 1,300 municipalities in Illinois, and we now know which of those are the loneliest cities in each state.
May the 4th Be With The Weekender
The Weekender is using its Jedi Mind tricks to bring you some fun things to do
Could Illinois Be One of the Dumbest States in America?
Illinois has a lot going for it in my opinion. We have gorgeous colleges, delicious food and so many opportunities -- but could that be enough to keep us low on this 'Dumbest States in America' list?
Do You Know The Differences Between A Walleye And Sauger?
It's very easy to confuse the two if you don't know what to look for.
Rural Medicine Program Receives Accreditation
The only rural family medicine program in Minnesota has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
This Is Minnesota’s #1 Best School District For 2024
Niche released their annual rankings of the best school districts across the state.
Iowa Man Sadly Dies 1 Day After Claiming $2 Million Lottery Prize
Our condolences go to his family.
Top 10 Public High Schools in Wisconsin Revealed in New Report
Discover the top-performing public high schools in the U.S. and in the state of Wisconsin as recognized by the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
How Your ATV Can Start A Wildfire In Minnesota This Spring
90% of wildfires are caused by people. One of the lesser known dangers is how ATVs can start fires.
Illinois, Check Your Wallet: Those $1 Bills May Be Worth $150,000
It seems as though an error in the printing process has made some one-dollar bills worth thousands more than their face value. I wouldn't waste your time with this if it were only a few dollar bills, so it might pay to check through your cash because there are literally millions of them out there.