Carly Ross

Carly has been in the radio industry since 2018 but began her radio journey in college in 2013 working at her college’s radio station. She currently lives in Rochester, Minnesota with her husband and two cats. She loves visiting local breweries and restaurants, hiking, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family. She also volunteers at Paws and Claws Humane Society in her spare time. You can catch Carly on 106.9 KROC every weekday morning from 6-10 AM. Check out some of Carly’s most viewed articles below: • Small Minnesota Town Might be the Most Haunted Place in the State • Minnesota Restaurants Featured the Most on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives’ • Home for Sale in Mankato has a Secret Indoor Pool Hidden Behind a Bookshelf

20+ Things to Do Within 30 Miles of Rochester, MN
Whether you live in Rochester, Minnesota or you're just visiting, eventually you'll be on the hunt for something to do. Here's a list of 20+ things you can do with your free time within 30 miles of Rochester, MN.

CHEERS: When Total Wine Will Tentatively Open in Rochester, MN
I recently got the inside scoop on a tentative opening date for Total Wine's new location in Rochester, Minnesota. If it's true, they'll be opening soon!

Best Minnesota College for Athletics Isn’t the School You’d Immediately Think
When you think of college athletics in Minnesota, there's one school that you probably think of right away. However, that school isn't considered the best for athletics.

Minnesota Restaurant with the Best Fried Chicken Sandwich According to Food Network
You can find a chicken sandwich on the menu of nearly any restaurant you walk into. But there's only one restaurant in Minnesota that serves the best!

Experts Say this Minnesota City is One of the Best Places to Retire in the US
Experts analyzed cities across the US and determined which ones are the best and worst places to retire. One of the best places is a city in Minnesota!

Ultimate Fan’s Dream: Spend the Night in Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Home in Minnesota
Renovated and loaded with memorabilia, the house from Prince's movie 'Purple Rain' will soon be available to rent. Take a look at the pictures!

Minnesota’s MSP’s New Addition Will Make Traveling More Inclusive
Minnesota's Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has teamed up with a Minnesota non-profit to create spaces that will allow traveling to be more enjoyable and inclusive.

Free At-Home COVID Tests Available Again to All Minnesotans, Here’s How to Get Yours
Free COVID tests are now available again to Minnesotans and people across the country. Here's how you can get your free tests.

Two Minnesota Restaurants The New York Times Says are the Best in the US
The New York Times has put out their 2024 list of the best restaurants in America. Two of the restaurants on the list are here in Minnesota!

Top Stunning Spots to See Fall Colors in Southeast Minnesota
Fall colors are starting to come in across Minnesota. Pretty soon, it'll hit southeast Minnesota. I preparation, here are some spots in the area that you should hit up for fall colors.