I got my start in broadcasting at my local high school, broadcasting basketball games for the local cable station. From there, my passion grew. Sports have always played a big role in my life and being able to broadcast local high school sports has been a great joy for me. I am frequently reminded of how many talented student-athletes we have in southeast Minnesota. When not touring to several gyms and fields across southeast Minnesota for 103.1 KFIL and FUN 104, I write and broadcast local news for News-Talk 1340 KROC-AM and 96.9 FM. I grew up and currently live in Stewartville with my wife, our daughter, and our dog. I love the Twins, Vikings, Wild, Wolves, and Gophers and don't regret one minute of the heartbreaks it causes me. If you ever see me out and about, stop and say hi!
Luke Lonien
The 2023 Governor’s Fishing Opener Will Be Held in Southern Minnesota
Next year will mark the 75th annual Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener
Minnesota Man Sentenced to Prison for COVID Relief Fraud
He will also pay over $284,000 in restitution
Motorcyclist Killed in Wabasha County
He was found Wednesday morning.
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Freeborn County
The crash happened Monday evening.
ATV Crash in Houston County Kills Owatonna Area Woman
The incident occurred Friday morning.
Minnesota Bank Robber Sentenced to Federal Prison
Prosecutors said he was responsible for three separate bank robberies.
Construction Work Closing Two Highway 14 Medians Near Rochester Begins Monday
Construction work to close the Highway 14 medians at Olmsted County Road 44 and 7th Street northwest is set to begin west of Rochester Monday.
One Person Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Duluth
One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Duluth Friday night.
Stormy Saturday Left Many in Southeast Minnesota Without Power
Severe thunderstorms rolled through southeast Minnesota Saturday afternoon and throughout the night, leaving many area residents without power.
Tornado Warning Issued for Olmsted County
Much of southeast Minnesota is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 7 p.m. Saturday.