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As Minnesota joins other states in slowly reopening, let's take a look at what activities pose the greatest risk of contracting the coronavirus.

Will traveling for vacation be possible this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic? That's the question some people have, especially for families that like to get away during the MEA break in October.

A study shows that people who have been exposed to the common coronavirus in recent years may be better equipped to handle the COVID-19 virus.

There will be no Gopher football played this fall.

OHS football coach Jeff Williams reacts to the decision to shift high school football to the spring.

The Congressional Biofuels Caucus sent a letter to the U.S. House and Senate leadership requesting additional resources for the U.S. biofuels sector.

Owatonna Parks and Recreation has announced special archery deer hunts for this fall.

A former Blooming Prairie woman today admitted to murdering her husband in a crime that led to a nationwide manhunt.

A new study looked at all different kinds of masks to figure out which ones are the most effective and discovered that neck gaiters are a really bad option.

A Rochester man was arrested Monday after he caused a traffic wreck while apparently under the influence of alcohol.

While the SCFF may look a little different this year, but the 4-H fun will still be the same!

A 21-year-old Faribault man was sentenced to 5 years probation after pleading guilty to criminal vehicular operation causing great bodily harm and leaving the scene of the accident and underage drinking and driving stemming from a crash on Cannon Lake in December of 2019.

A lift accident at the construction site of a Costco Distribution Center has resulted in the Death of a Le Sueur County Man.

Some of the largest hail fell around Northfield, SE of Prior Lake, and between Minnetonka and Edina in the metro area. The sheer size of the hail that fell was unbelievable.

The technology we have is wonderful and has totally changed how kids learn, but snow days are a staple to Minnesota childhood experience. They deserve to be enjoyed.

While over 400,000 Minnesotans have already cast absentee ballots, many voters will be reporting to the polls today to participate in the state's primary election.

Superintendent Sesker made it clear the vote only states the District's intent at this time and the official announcement will be made August 17th for opening day this fall.

The Twins lost their 4th game in a row Sunday 4-2 at Kansas City against the Royals. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. The Twins are still 10-6 and lead the Central Division by 1/2 game over both Cleveland and Detroit. Jim says if the Twins were 10-6 and coming off…

Statistics show 1 in every 15 Americans will become a victim of identity theft or fraud each year. This week on Good Money Moves, Jenna Taubel with the First Alliance Credit Union shares the steps you should take if you become a victim of this growing crime problem and strategies you can use to dete…

Check out the latest business news from Blooming Prairie, directly from Becky Noble of the BP Area Chamber of Commerce.

On Friday Hy-Vee announced the Minnesota list of $1,000 scholarship winners for 2020. Of the 6 recipients, 4 were located in either the south Metro or Southern Minnesota. Two from Owatonna, one from Lakeville, and one from Eagan.

Let's take a stroll down memory lane. I visited all of these places for class field trips. Did you?

An incident linked to recent vehicle thefts in the Byron area led to the arrest of a Rochester teenager on Friday.

The Minnesota State High School League rules and seasons for fall sports. Practice begins August 17.

We are all wearing masks, and one of the side effects of doing that is, well; breathing and smelling your own breath.

As traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic has become more challenging many people are turning to buying lake homes and cabins as a vacation alternative.

48 year old David Otto Schultz of Nerstrand was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Big Ten Commissioners have had emergency meetings, along with other conferences in trying to decide what to do for fall football.

Viva Las Vegas am I right!? If you are tired of working from home and need a change in scenery, you are now able to work "from home" from a Vegas hotel room!

Will we be seeing more severe storms continue though the beginning of the week?

A traffic crash Sunday afternoon in Goodhue County claimed the life of a south-central Minnesota man.

A Minnesota man is facing a lengthy prison sentence for a sex trafficking conviction.

There is an urban legend that cicadas predict when the first frost of the year comes.