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 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 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
Minnesota Teenager Killed in Early Morning Wrong-Way Crash
The crash happened around 3:15 Sunday morning.
Overnight Highway 52 Lane Closures In Rochester Start Next Week
Highway 52 motorists will notice overnight lane closures starting Monday in Rochester for bridge cleaning.
Head To Preston This Weekend For Trout Days
Check out the full schedule of Trout Days here!
Olmsted County Selects More Projects For COVID-19 Relief Funds
The county allotted $4.8 million to projects focused on mitigating COVID-19 impacts on vulnerable populations, public works, and county operations.
Minnesota State Patrol Conducting High-Intensity Patrols Focusing on Deadliest Driving Behaviors
As of May 8th, there have been 95 traffic-related deaths on Minnesota roadways.
Avian Flu Confirmed in Dead Geese Found at Rochester Park
The Avian Flu has been confirmed in the half dozen geese found dead at Rochester’s Silver Lake Park last month.
Three Teenagers Arrested After Burglary of Rochester Smoke Shop
The incident was reported around 1:30 this morning.
Two Tow Truck Operators Injured in Hit-and-Run on I-35
The incident occurred in Rice County around 2:00 this morning.
Minnesota State Patrol Is Now Fully Equipped With Body Cameras
The project began in December of last year.
Southeast Minnesota Well Represented In Latest Minnesota High School Softball Rankings
Five teams in southeast Minnesota were ranked in the Top 10 in their respective classes.