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    <title>106.9 KROC – Rochester\'s #1 Hit Music Station – Rochester Pop Radio</title>
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      <title>Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Mystery Dog Gets Her Big Reveal</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:28:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Taylor and Travis' mystery dog has finally gone from secret family member to fashion star, with one detail about the adorable pup now revealed. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/252/p/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-dog-name-revealed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Taylor and Travis&apos; mystery dog has finally gone from secret family member to fashion star, with one detail about the adorable pup now revealed. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/252/p/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-dog-name-revealed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Mankato Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Child Porn Production</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:50:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors see he has previous convictions involving child sexual abuse in another state. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/mankato-man-sentenced-child-pornography-production/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors see he has previous convictions involving child sexual abuse in another state. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/mankato-man-sentenced-child-pornography-production/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Andrew Zimmern Names 10 Outstanding Minnesota State Fair Foods</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:37:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Minnesota's own Andrew Zimmern, the Emmy-winning Bizarre Foods host, just dropped his 2026 State Fair must-eats, and they're not the usual suspects. See all 10 picks, from galabao to Nashville hot chicken on-a-stick, and where to find them. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/andrew-zimmern-minnesota-state-fair-favorites/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Minnesota&apos;s own Andrew Zimmern, the Emmy-winning Bizarre Foods host, just dropped his 2026 State Fair must-eats, and they&apos;re not the usual suspects. See all 10 picks, from galabao to Nashville hot chicken on-a-stick, and where to find them. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/andrew-zimmern-minnesota-state-fair-favorites/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[David Drew]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rochester Murder Suspect Back in Custody on Drug Charges</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-murder-suspect-arrested-drug-charges/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:21:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Court documents show that Abdi was released on bail earlier this month after he was arrested and charged with drug sales and a felony DWI offense. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-murder-suspect-arrested-drug-charges/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Court documents show that Abdi was released on bail earlier this month after he was arrested and charged with drug sales and a felony DWI offense. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-murder-suspect-arrested-drug-charges/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Olmsted County ADC photo</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Brownell]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Stewartville-Made Product Up for 'Coolest Things Made in MN'</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:19:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jimmy's Original Cole Slaw Dressing made in Stewartville, MN is up for the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota award. We can vote to move them to the next round. <a href="https://kroc.com/stewartville-jimmys-coolest-thing-made-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Jimmy&apos;s Original Cole Slaw Dressing made in Stewartville, MN is up for the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota award. We can vote to move them to the next round. <a href="https://kroc.com/stewartville-jimmys-coolest-thing-made-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carly Ross]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Events, Great Things To Do During Labor Day Weekend In Minnesota</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:11:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Labor Day weekend means last call for the Minnesota State Fair, but that's just the start. From HARDY and TLC on the grandstand to the Renaissance Festival and North Shore, here's how to send off summer across Minnesota this September 4-7. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/minnesota-labor-day-weekend-guide-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Labor Day weekend means last call for the Minnesota State Fair, but that&apos;s just the start. From HARDY and TLC on the grandstand to the Renaissance Festival and North Shore, here&apos;s how to send off summer across Minnesota this September 4-7. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/minnesota-labor-day-weekend-guide-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[David Drew]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>How 40,000 Lbs Of PBR Vanished, and Why Time’s Now Running Out</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/40000-pounds-pabst-blue-ribbon-stolen/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:02:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[How do you steal 40,000 pounds of Wisconsin-born PBR without breaking in? Here's how the recent massive cargo heist went down, the brewers "no questions asked" ultimatum and deadline, and the FBI warning behind it all. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/40000-pounds-pabst-blue-ribbon-stolen/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[How do you steal 40,000 pounds of Wisconsin-born PBR without breaking in? Here&apos;s how the recent massive cargo heist went down, the brewers &quot;no questions asked&quot; ultimatum and deadline, and the FBI warning behind it all. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/40000-pounds-pabst-blue-ribbon-stolen/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[David Drew]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Travis Kelce poses with his dog in Tommy Hilfiger campaign</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/travis-kelce-poses-with-his-dog-in-tommy-hilfiger-campaign/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:00:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Travis Kelce's love for fashion shines through in his new collaboration, featuring a playful Samoyed by his side. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/travis-kelce-poses-with-his-dog-in-tommy-hilfiger-campaign/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Travis Kelce&apos;s love for fashion shines through in his new collaboration, featuring a playful Samoyed by his side. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/travis-kelce-poses-with-his-dog-in-tommy-hilfiger-campaign/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[BANG Showbiz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>City of Rochester Announces 4th of July Fireworks Make-Up Plans</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:53:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Rochester, MN 4th of July fireworks show didn't go as planned. The make-up show is Labor Day weekend. Here's what you need to know for the show. <a href="https://kroc.com/rochester-july-4th-fireworks-make-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rochester, MN 4th of July fireworks show didn&apos;t go as planned. The make-up show is Labor Day weekend. Here&apos;s what you need to know for the show. <a href="https://kroc.com/rochester-july-4th-fireworks-make-up/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carly Ross]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Miley Cyrus ‘changes her name’</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:27:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With a new name and heartfelt themes, Miley Cyrus is ready to share a meaningful musical journey. Get ready for her new album! <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/miley-cyrus-changes-her-name/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With a new name and heartfelt themes, Miley Cyrus is ready to share a meaningful musical journey. Get ready for her new album! <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/miley-cyrus-changes-her-name/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Miley Cyrus - May 2026 - Getty Images - Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[BANG Showbiz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Minnesota School Funding Amendment Could Boost Rochester Schools</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/minnesota-school-funding-amendment-rochester-schools/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:49:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The proposed constitutional amendment involves a permanent source of funding for public schools that was approved by Congress in the early years of this nation. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/minnesota-school-funding-amendment-rochester-schools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The proposed constitutional amendment involves a permanent source of funding for public schools that was approved by Congress in the early years of this nation. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/minnesota-school-funding-amendment-rochester-schools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Brownell]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Before the Eras Tour: Taylor Swift’s Forgotten Minnesota State Fair Show</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:24:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Remember when Taylor Swift played the Minnesota State Fair? Look back at her 2007 performance, complete with early country hits and a surprising Eminem cover. <a href="https://kroc.com/taylor-swift-minnesota-state-fair/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Remember when Taylor Swift played the Minnesota State Fair? Look back at her 2007 performance, complete with early country hits and a surprising Eminem cover. <a href="https://kroc.com/taylor-swift-minnesota-state-fair/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dunken]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Florida Georgia Line’s Last-Ever Show Was Right Here in Minnesota</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/florida-georgia-line-final-concert-minnesota/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:23:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Brian Kelly and Tyler Hubbard wrapped up their Florida Georgia Line chapter with a last hurrah at the State Fair, leaving fans wondering what's next. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/florida-georgia-line-final-concert-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Brian Kelly and Tyler Hubbard wrapped up their Florida Georgia Line chapter with a last hurrah at the State Fair, leaving fans wondering what&apos;s next. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/florida-georgia-line-final-concert-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Spotify</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Curt St. John]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Huge Jason Aldean Ticket Deal Just Dropped in Minnesota</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/jason-aldean-treasure-island-discount-code/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:03:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you caught Jason Aldean's 2023 show at Treasure Island, he's coming back with an even bigger lineup this weekend and there's now a special code to save money on tickets. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/jason-aldean-treasure-island-discount-code/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you caught Jason Aldean&apos;s 2023 show at Treasure Island, he&apos;s coming back with an even bigger lineup this weekend and there&apos;s now a special code to save money on tickets. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/jason-aldean-treasure-island-discount-code/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Curt St. John]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Driver Captured After Smashing into Squad Cars in Faribault </title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/fleeing-driver-police-car-crash-faribault/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:44:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The motorist was reportedly stopping the middle of the street for no reason and nearly caused a head-on collision, police say.
 <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/fleeing-driver-police-car-crash-faribault/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The motorist was reportedly stopping the middle of the street for no reason and nearly caused a head-on collision, police say.
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Faribault Police Department via Facebook</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New Minnesota Law Means Kids Under 13 Can’t Be Prosecuted In Window Smashing Case</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/south-minneapolis-break-ins-vehicle-thefts/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:49:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[South Minneapolis residents are dealing with a tough reality: young teens and kids breaking into cars and homes repeatedly. A new state law means the youngest suspects won't face charges anymore. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/south-minneapolis-break-ins-vehicle-thefts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[South Minneapolis residents are dealing with a tough reality: young teens and kids breaking into cars and homes repeatedly. A new state law means the youngest suspects won&apos;t face charges anymore. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/south-minneapolis-break-ins-vehicle-thefts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Michael Findlay</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Hayes]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Mayo One Responds to Two-Vehicle Crash Near Plainview </title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/hey-247-crash-plainview/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:16:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Preliminary information released by the State Patrol indicates two vehicles were involved in the incident. The collision happened around 2:10 p.m.

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Preliminary information released by the State Patrol indicates two vehicles were involved in the incident. The collision happened around 2:10 p.m.

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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">photo by Kim David/Townsquare Media</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>These Are Now The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Minnesota</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/the-most-dangerous-cities-in-minnesota/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:37:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A recent study analyzed FBI violent and property crime data in 128 Minnesota cities. You can probably guess which one lands at No. 1, but the No. 2 city and a few others on the list will surprise you. Here’s the full countdown. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/the-most-dangerous-cities-in-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A recent study analyzed FBI violent and property crime data in 128 Minnesota cities. You can probably guess which one lands at No. 1, but the No. 2 city and a few others on the list will surprise you. Here&#x2019;s the full countdown. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/the-most-dangerous-cities-in-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[David Drew]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Warrant Issued for 28-Year-Old Woman in Fatal Southern MN Crash </title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/fatal-crash-charges-brown-county-mn/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:42:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Two people were killed around 12:15 Saturday morning in a collision involving a pickup and passenger car. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Two people were killed around 12:15 Saturday morning in a collision involving a pickup and passenger car. 

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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Google </media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>'The View' Is Turning 30 — But the Celebration Comes With a Catch</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/252/p/the-view-season-30-cast-return/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:42:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA['The View' is bringing back its full lineup for Season 30, but sources say the milestone season comes with a catch for the show's longtime hosts. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/252/p/the-view-season-30-cast-return/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&apos;The View&apos; is bringing back its full lineup for Season 30, but sources say the milestone season comes with a catch for the show&apos;s longtime hosts. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/252/p/the-view-season-30-cast-return/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donny Meacham]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Nearly 30 Years Later, the Tupac Murder Trial Has a Verdict</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/252/p/tupac-shakur-murder-duane-keffe-d-guilty-verdict/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:01:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been found guilty of murder in the 1996 shooting death of Tupac Shakur, nearly 30 years after the rapper was killed. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/252/p/tupac-shakur-murder-duane-keffe-d-guilty-verdict/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Duane &quot;Keffe D&quot; Davis has been found guilty of murder in the 1996 shooting death of Tupac Shakur, nearly 30 years after the rapper was killed. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/252/p/tupac-shakur-murder-duane-keffe-d-guilty-verdict/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Ethan Miller, Getty Images</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donny Meacham]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Lionel Richie Is in the ICU Following His Latest Concert</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/252/p/lionel-richie-hospitalized-icu-concert/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:31:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lionel Richie was hospitalized in the ICU after struggling to finish his latest concert in St. Louis. Here's what happened and what is known about his condition. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/252/p/lionel-richie-hospitalized-icu-concert/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lionel Richie was hospitalized in the ICU after struggling to finish his latest concert in St. Louis. Here&apos;s what happened and what is known about his condition. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/252/p/lionel-richie-hospitalized-icu-concert/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Kevin Winter, Getty Images</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donny Meacham]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Target Field Just Cracked America's Top 10 Stadiums for Food</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/target-field-yelp-best-stadium-food/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:47:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I love baseball, but let's be honest - I'm also there for the food. And apparently Target Field is REALLY bringing it this year. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/target-field-yelp-best-stadium-food/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I love baseball, but let&apos;s be honest - I&apos;m also there for the food. And apparently Target Field is REALLY bringing it this year. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/target-field-yelp-best-stadium-food/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Unsplash - Abbe Colgan </media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Samm Adams]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Food]]></category>
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      <title>Who’s Replacing Kelly Clarkson in Daytime? Here’s the Twist</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/252/p/kelly-clarkson-show-ending-replacement/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:30:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When news broke that 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' is ending, fans quickly started asking who might replace her. But NBCUniversal has other plans. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/252/p/kelly-clarkson-show-ending-replacement/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When news broke that &apos;The Kelly Clarkson Show&apos; is ending, fans quickly started asking who might replace her. But NBCUniversal has other plans. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/252/p/kelly-clarkson-show-ending-replacement/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donny Meacham]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Best-Reviewed New Foods At The 2026 Minnesota State Fair</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/best-new-food-minnesota-state-fair/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:27:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Before the fair opened, all the buzz was about the new foods. Now, after a record-breaking first weekend, the reviews are in. From the Hmong corn dog to a mango sticky rice refresher, here's what everyone loved, and what split the room. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/best-new-food-minnesota-state-fair/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before the fair opened, all the buzz was about the new foods. Now, after a record-breaking first weekend, the reviews are in. From the Hmong corn dog to a mango sticky rice refresher, here&apos;s what everyone loved, and what split the room. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/best-new-food-minnesota-state-fair/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[David Drew]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Convicted Rochester Area Catalytic Converter Thief Charged Again</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-area-catalytic-converter-thief-charged/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:53:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Law enforcement officials previously stated that he was suspected of thousands of catalytic converter thefts throughout the region, in Iowa, and in the Twin Cities. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-area-catalytic-converter-thief-charged/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Law enforcement officials previously stated that he was suspected of thousands of catalytic converter thefts throughout the region, in Iowa, and in the Twin Cities. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-area-catalytic-converter-thief-charged/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Olmsted County ADC photo</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Brownell]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>This Is Where You’ll Now Find The Best Slice Of Pizza In Wisconsin</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/the-best-slice-of-pizza-wisconsin/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:47:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Wisconsin leads the nation in pizza love. It's #1 in frozen pizza, the home of Tombstone, and it's full of great pizza places. A national recently named the best place for a slice of pizza in every state. Here's the top spot in Wisconsin. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/the-best-slice-of-pizza-wisconsin/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wisconsin leads the nation in pizza love. It&apos;s #1 in frozen pizza, the home of Tombstone, and it&apos;s full of great pizza places. A national recently named the best place for a slice of pizza in every state. Here&apos;s the top spot in Wisconsin. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/the-best-slice-of-pizza-wisconsin/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo by &lt;a href="https://unsplash.com/@kajtek?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText"&gt;Kajetan Sumila&lt;/a&gt; on &lt;a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/pizza-on-white-ceramic-plate-e8ULlZbWu0I?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText"&gt;Unsplash&lt;/a&gt;</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[David Drew]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>24/7 Emergency Vet Clinic is Finally Coming to Rochester</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/rochester-mn-24-7-emergency-vet/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:45:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rochester, MN doesn't currently have a 24/7 emergency vet clinic but we will soon. Allied is building a 24/7 emergency vet clinic in South Rochester. <a href="https://kroc.com/rochester-mn-24-7-emergency-vet/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rochester, MN doesn&apos;t currently have a 24/7 emergency vet clinic but we will soon. Allied is building a 24/7 emergency vet clinic in South Rochester. <a href="https://kroc.com/rochester-mn-24-7-emergency-vet/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Carly Ross, Townsquare Media Rochester</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carly Ross]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Iconic State Fair Booth 'The Big Pepper' Gone After 46 Years</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/the-big-pepper-minnesota-state-fair/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:02:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[An iconic Minnesota State Fair food stand, The Big Pepper, is suddenly gone after 46 years. The family intended to continue operation but the fair said no. <a href="https://kroc.com/the-big-pepper-minnesota-state-fair/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[An iconic Minnesota State Fair food stand, The Big Pepper, is suddenly gone after 46 years. The family intended to continue operation but the fair said no. <a href="https://kroc.com/the-big-pepper-minnesota-state-fair/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">The Big Pepper via Facebook</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carly Ross]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>HBO Max: Every New Movie and Show in September</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/442/p/hbo-max-september-2026-new-titles/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:00:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Get lost in the ‘Backrooms’ or a new doc series on Jay-Z. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/442/p/hbo-max-september-2026-new-titles/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Get lost in the &#x2018;Backrooms&#x2019; or a new doc series on Jay-Z. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/442/p/hbo-max-september-2026-new-titles/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">A24</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Singer]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Three Found Dead Inside Inver Grove Heights Home </title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/3-dead-inver-grove-heights-mn/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:37:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A news release issued by the Inver Grove Heights Police Department indicates officers discovered the bodies on Sunday. 

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