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
One Killed, Two Injured in Alcohol-Involved Wreck in East-Central Minnesota
One person was killed and two people were injured in an alcohol-involved crash on I-35 Friday afternoon.
Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Firearms from Shipments
Agents determined that the man had stolen a total of 185 firearms
County Deputy Hits Bicyclist With Squad in Northern Minnesota
One bicyclist was injured after she was struck by a squad car in northern Minnesota Thursday.
UPDATE: 8-Year-old Last Seen in Minnesota River Found Dead
The eight-year-old girl was found around 8:40 Friday morning.
Man Arrested After Escaping Custody in Anoka County
A Minneapolis man has been arrested after he escaped from a squad car while being transported to the Anoka County Jail Facility
Deadly Motorcycle Crash in Wabasha County
One person was killed in a motorcycle crash in Wabasha County Saturday evening.
Scam Costs Rochester Woman $33,000
A 75-year-old Rochester woman fell victim to a scam and is out $33,000
Over $3.7 Million Awarded For Minnesota School Bus Stop Arm Cameras
This is Phase 2 of a project that is a joint effort with the Minnesota State Patrol and its school bus safety work.
Child Dies After Crash Following Police Pursuit of Murder Suspect in Twin Cities
The deadly crash occurred Friday afternoon.
Two Semis Involved in Deadly Crash in Northwest Minnesota
The three-vehicle crash happened in a construction zone on I-94