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    <title>106.9 KROC – Rochester\'s #1 Hit Music Station – Rochester Pop Radio</title>
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      <title>Closing Dates for Rochester Pools, Beaches, and Splash Pads Announced</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:19:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The closing dates for Rochester, MN pools, beaches, and splash pads have been announced and they're coming up quick. One is already closing this weekend. <a href="https://kroc.com/rochester-pools-beaches-splash-pads-closing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The closing dates for Rochester, MN pools, beaches, and splash pads have been announced and they&apos;re coming up quick. One is already closing this weekend. <a href="https://kroc.com/rochester-pools-beaches-splash-pads-closing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Check Out the 2026 Cat Video Fest in Rochester this Weekend</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[If you're a cat lover, you'll want to head to Pop's Art Theater in Rochester this weekend. They'll be showing their annual CatVideoFest. <a href="https://kroc.com/cat-video-fest-pops-rochester-mn/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;re a cat lover, you&apos;ll want to head to Pop&apos;s Art Theater in Rochester this weekend. They&apos;ll be showing their annual CatVideoFest. <a href="https://kroc.com/cat-video-fest-pops-rochester-mn/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Mn's August Full Moon Comes With a Rare Surprise</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Minnesota's August full moon comes with a bonus this year, a partial lunar eclipse that's worth staying up late to catch on August 27. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/sturgeon-moon-minnesota-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Minnesota&apos;s August full moon comes with a bonus this year, a partial lunar eclipse that&apos;s worth staying up late to catch on August 27. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/sturgeon-moon-minnesota-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Homeless Man Charged for Fire at Rochester Business</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:05:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rochester police and the Rochester Fire Department responded to the blaze shortly after midnight Wednesday morning. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rochester police and the Rochester Fire Department responded to the blaze shortly after midnight Wednesday morning. 

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      <title>Netflix to Release Willy Wonka Animated Movie in Theaters Next Year</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:45:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The streamer is making an unusual move, and letting its big animated feature play in multiplexes before it hits their service. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/442/p/netflix-wonka-animated-movie/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The streamer is making an unusual move, and letting its big animated feature play in multiplexes before it hits their service. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/442/p/netflix-wonka-animated-movie/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:38:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Castle Con brings tabletop gaming, scavenger hunts, speed puzzling, and tournaments to Rochester's Chateau Theatre from August 14–16. <a href="https://kroc.com/castle-con-downtown-rochester/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Castle Con brings tabletop gaming, scavenger hunts, speed puzzling, and tournaments to Rochester&apos;s Chateau Theatre from August 14&#x2013;16. <a href="https://kroc.com/castle-con-downtown-rochester/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:30:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Multiple media reports say the film is in jeopardy because the sides cannot agree on a deal. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/442/p/barbie-2-problems/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Multiple media reports say the film is in jeopardy because the sides cannot agree on a deal. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/442/p/barbie-2-problems/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Singer]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Luke Combs Is Coming Back to Minnesota in 2027</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:27:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Luke Combs is bringing his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 10, 2027, and tickets go on sale this week. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/luke-combs-tour-minnesota-2027/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Luke Combs is bringing his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 10, 2027, and tickets go on sale this week. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/luke-combs-tour-minnesota-2027/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Curt St. John]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Ariana Grande goes Instagram official with boyfriend Ricky Alvarez</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:15:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After a split, Ariana and Ricky are reigniting their romance slowly, with playful Instagram posts revealing their connection. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/ariana-grande-goes-instagram-official-with-boyfriend-ricky-alvarez/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After a split, Ariana and Ricky are reigniting their romance slowly, with playful Instagram posts revealing their connection. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/ariana-grande-goes-instagram-official-with-boyfriend-ricky-alvarez/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez - Ariana's Instagram - August 2026 - ONE USE</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[BANG Showbiz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Kelly Ripa explains ‘good-bad habit’ that led to gum graft surgery</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After five years of postponing, Kelly Ripa faced a painful reality with gum graft surgery. Recovery isn't just about healing; it's a journey. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/kelly-ripa-explains-good-bad-habit-that-led-to-gum-graft-surgery/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After five years of postponing, Kelly Ripa faced a painful reality with gum graft surgery. Recovery isn&apos;t just about healing; it&apos;s a journey. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/kelly-ripa-explains-good-bad-habit-that-led-to-gum-graft-surgery/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Here’s When Minnesota’s First Frost Is Expected in 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:57:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Summer is slipping away, and those first chilly nights are already giving us a warning. The 2026 first fall frost dates are out. So, how much longer do we have? <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/first-fall-frost-minnesota-dates/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Summer is slipping away, and those first chilly nights are already giving us a warning. The 2026 first fall frost dates are out. So, how much longer do we have? <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/first-fall-frost-minnesota-dates/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Samm Adams]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Travis Kelce hails Taylor Swift wedding ‘best night of his life’</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:40:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With 1,000 guests and a no-phone policy, Travis and Taylor's wedding was truly a night to remember. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/travis-kelce-hails-taylor-swift-wedding-best-night-of-his-life/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With 1,000 guests and a no-phone policy, Travis and Taylor&apos;s wedding was truly a night to remember. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/travis-kelce-hails-taylor-swift-wedding-best-night-of-his-life/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Goodhue Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Collision with Car</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:15:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The State Patrol and other emergency responders were called to the scene of the crash around 3:15 p.m. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The State Patrol and other emergency responders were called to the scene of the crash around 3:15 p.m. 

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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Update: Hwy. 52 to Close in Both Directions at I-90 on August 17</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/hwy-52-closure-rochester-mn/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:40:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The closure comes as crews continue construction on a new overpass for westbound I-90 at the interchange. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The closure comes as crews continue construction on a new overpass for westbound I-90 at the interchange. 

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      <title>The Cheap Charlie's Gift That Is Making Rochester Emotional</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:35:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's been a bittersweet end - Cheap Charlie's in Rochester closed on July 31st.  Before retirement started for the owners, they got one last gift. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/715/p/cheap-charlies-rochester-3d-printed-gift/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s been a bittersweet end - Cheap Charlie&apos;s in Rochester closed on July 31st.  Before retirement started for the owners, they got one last gift. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/715/p/cheap-charlies-rochester-3d-printed-gift/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Walmart Won't Let You Return These 20 Items</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:30:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rochester shoppers, take note. Walmart has specific return restrictions, and these 20 items could leave you stuck with your purchase. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/715/p/items-you-cant-return-walmart-rochester/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rochester shoppers, take note. Walmart has specific return restrictions, and these 20 items could leave you stuck with your purchase. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/715/p/items-you-cant-return-walmart-rochester/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica On The Radio]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Top 5 Events Happening This Weekend Near Rochester, MN</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/715/p/rochester-weekend-events-august-14th-16th/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:25:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Before summer disappears and the kids head back to school, make the most of the weekend with these 5 fun events happening near Rochester, MN. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/715/p/rochester-weekend-events-august-14th-16th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before summer disappears and the kids head back to school, make the most of the weekend with these 5 fun events happening near Rochester, MN. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/715/p/rochester-weekend-events-august-14th-16th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica On The Radio]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Massive Historic Event Barn For Sale Just Outside of Rochester</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/bearwood-barn-byron-for-sale/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:42:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Take a look inside this massive property, complete with a house, huge pole barn, and 41 acres! <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/bearwood-barn-byron-for-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Take a look inside this massive property, complete with a house, huge pole barn, and 41 acres! <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/bearwood-barn-byron-for-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Michelle Kalina - Lakes Sotheby's International Realty</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Samm Adams]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category>
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      <title>Minnesota Man Gets 21 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/1172/p/minnesota-serial-child-sexual-predator-sentenced/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:14:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors say he has admitted victimizing a few dozen children over the years. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/1172/p/minnesota-serial-child-sexual-predator-sentenced/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors say he has admitted victimizing a few dozen children over the years. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/1172/p/minnesota-serial-child-sexual-predator-sentenced/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/1172/files/2026/08/attachment-trent-fair.jpg?format=natural"/>
      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Sherburne County Jail photo</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Brownell]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The 10 Most Dangerous Cities Right Now In Wisconsin</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/most-dangerous-cities-in-wisconsin-2/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:37:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A new ranking crunched FBI violent and property crime data for 134 Wisconsin cities. You can probably guess which one lands at No. 1, but several of the smaller towns that made the top 10 will surprise you. Here's the full countdown. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/most-dangerous-cities-in-wisconsin-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new ranking crunched FBI violent and property crime data for 134 Wisconsin cities. You can probably guess which one lands at No. 1, but several of the smaller towns that made the top 10 will surprise you. Here&apos;s the full countdown. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/most-dangerous-cities-in-wisconsin-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[David Drew]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rochester Woman Sentenced for Threatening Coworker With Knife</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-woman-sentenced-assault-knife-threat/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:35:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[She was convicted by in Olmsted County jury at the end of a trial held last December. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-woman-sentenced-assault-knife-threat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[She was convicted by in Olmsted County jury at the end of a trial held last December. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-woman-sentenced-assault-knife-threat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/669/files/2025/08/attachment-rs22671_gettyimages-896787600-scr.jpg?format=natural"/>
      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Pattanaphong Khuankaew</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Brownell]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Warby Parker Opens New Location at the Apache Mall</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/warby-parker-open-apache-mall/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:04:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Eyewear company Warby Parker has opened a new location in the Apache Mall in Rochester, MN with the official opening date coming up in a few days. <a href="https://kroc.com/warby-parker-open-apache-mall/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Eyewear company Warby Parker has opened a new location in the Apache Mall in Rochester, MN with the official opening date coming up in a few days. <a href="https://kroc.com/warby-parker-open-apache-mall/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/717/files/2026/08/attachment-20260812_130954.jpg?format=natural"/>
      <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>1 Dead After House Explosion near Alexandria</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/1172/p/fatal-house-explosion-west-central-minnesota/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:43:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A person reported missing after the explosion has been found and is deceased. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/1172/p/fatal-house-explosion-west-central-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A person reported missing after the explosion has been found and is deceased. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/1172/p/fatal-house-explosion-west-central-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Stockbyte</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Brownell]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Flavortown Approved: Guy Fieri’s Top 5 Minnesota Restaurants</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/guy-fieri-top-mn-restaurants/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:45:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Planning a culinary trip through Minnesota? Let Guy Fieri be your guide! We reveal his top restaurant recommendations after his many visits filming Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.  <a href="https://kroc.com/guy-fieri-top-mn-restaurants/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Planning a culinary trip through Minnesota? Let Guy Fieri be your guide! We reveal his top restaurant recommendations after his many visits filming Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.  <a href="https://kroc.com/guy-fieri-top-mn-restaurants/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dunken]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New, First-of-Its-Kind Restaurant Coming To Minnesota’s Mall of America</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/new-fire-and-wave-restaurant-minnesota/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:12:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After a year of buzzy openings like Roni's Mac Bar, Mall of America is heating things up with Fire & Wave, its first-ever hot pot spot that arrives in 2027 with all-you-can-eat hot pot, made-to-order sushi and more. Here's what to expect. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/new-fire-and-wave-restaurant-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After a year of buzzy openings like Roni&apos;s Mac Bar, Mall of America is heating things up with Fire &amp; Wave, its first-ever hot pot spot that arrives in 2027 with all-you-can-eat hot pot, made-to-order sushi and more. Here&apos;s what to expect. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/new-fire-and-wave-restaurant-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo Courtesy of Mall of America</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[David Drew]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Food]]></category>
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      <title>Treasure Island Just Had a Record-Breaking Month of Jackpots</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/treasure-island-record-jackpots-july-2026/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:01:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[July 2026 was a record month at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, with jackpot payouts up 8 percent and the number of winners climbing 14 percent over last year. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/treasure-island-record-jackpots-july-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[July 2026 was a record month at Treasure Island Resort &amp; Casino, with jackpot payouts up 8 percent and the number of winners climbing 14 percent over last year. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/treasure-island-record-jackpots-july-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/719/files/2026/08/attachment-cindy-f-fgwlwrwrf5g-unsplash.jpg?format=natural"/>
      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo by &lt;a href="https://unsplash.com/@cindyf1?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText"&gt;Cindy F&lt;/a&gt; on &lt;a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/a-casino-room-filled-with-lots-of-slot-machines-fgwlWRwRf5g?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[Curt St. John]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Shaggy reveals truth behind his different accents</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/shaggy-reveals-truth-behind-his-different-accents/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:45:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Critics may question Shaggy's accent, but his music tells a different story of identity and resilience. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/shaggy-reveals-truth-behind-his-different-accents/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Critics may question Shaggy&apos;s accent, but his music tells a different story of identity and resilience. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/shaggy-reveals-truth-behind-his-different-accents/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[BANG Showbiz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rod Stewart's MN State Fair Grandstand Show Canceled</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/rod-stewart-mn-state-fair-canceleded/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:37:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rod Stewart's show at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand has been canceled due to a recent procedure. But will anyone be replacing his Sept. 1st slot? <a href="https://kroc.com/rod-stewart-mn-state-fair-canceleded/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rod Stewart&apos;s show at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand has been canceled due to a recent procedure. But will anyone be replacing his Sept. 1st slot? <a href="https://kroc.com/rod-stewart-mn-state-fair-canceleded/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/717/files/2026/08/attachment-untitled-design-2026-08-12t123359-329.jpg?format=natural"/>
      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Minnesota State Fair / Canva</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carly Ross]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Mindy Kaling responds to Victoria’s Secret modelling rumours</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/mindy-kaling-responds-to-victoria-s-secret-modelling-rumours/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:30:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With weight loss comes mixed reactions; Mindy Kaling navigates criticism and support like a pro. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/mindy-kaling-responds-to-victoria-s-secret-modelling-rumours/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With weight loss comes mixed reactions; Mindy Kaling navigates criticism and support like a pro. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/mindy-kaling-responds-to-victoria-s-secret-modelling-rumours/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Mindy Kaling - AVALON - Los Angeles - March - 2025 - Vanity Fair Oscar Party</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[BANG Showbiz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Remember These Minnesotans Who Won the Powerball Jackpot?</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/minnesota-powerball-recent-winners/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:26:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Wednesday's Powerball drawing is sitting at 1 billion dollars. That cash option alone, 433 million dollars, is enough to change everything for one lucky ticket holder. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/minnesota-powerball-recent-winners/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wednesday&apos;s Powerball drawing is sitting at 1 billion dollars. That cash option alone, 433 million dollars, is enough to change everything for one lucky ticket holder. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/719/p/minnesota-powerball-recent-winners/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Curt St. John]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Man, Woman &amp; Child Die in Hopkins Daycare Murder-Suicide </title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/hopkins-mn-daycare-murder-suicide/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:25:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A parent dropping their child off for daycare reported the incident. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/hopkins-mn-daycare-murder-suicide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A parent dropping their child off for daycare reported the incident. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/669/p/hopkins-mn-daycare-murder-suicide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://townsquare.media/site/669/files/2026/08/attachment-795_691f9d6f8360dc6.jpg?format=natural"/>
      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Ingram Publishing</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Jenna Ortega went ‘all day without eating and drinking’ on set as child star</title>
      <link>https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/jenna-ortega-went-all-day-without-eating-and-drinking-on-set-as-child-star/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:15:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[At just 23, Jenna Ortega has faced her fair share of challenges in Hollywood, prioritizing work over well-being during her early career. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/jenna-ortega-went-all-day-without-eating-and-drinking-on-set-as-child-star/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[At just 23, Jenna Ortega has faced her fair share of challenges in Hollywood, prioritizing work over well-being during her early career. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/jenna-ortega-went-all-day-without-eating-and-drinking-on-set-as-child-star/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Taylor Swift to become youngest inductee to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:04:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From Pennsylvania to Nashville, Swift's journey showcases the power of hard work and creativity in music. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/taylor-swift-to-become-youngest-inductee-to-the-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From Pennsylvania to Nashville, Swift&apos;s journey showcases the power of hard work and creativity in music. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/478/p/taylor-swift-to-become-youngest-inductee-to-the-nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What Makes Minnesota’s New Taco Bell ‘Kitchen X’ Design Different?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:23:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Minnesota's first Taco Bell Kitchen X design just opened in Carver, and there are more are coming. It's a Taco Bell unlike any other, with an open kitchen, ordering kiosks, and more. Here's what's different and where the others are opening. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/taco-bell-kitchen-x-design-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Minnesota&apos;s first Taco Bell Kitchen X design just opened in Carver, and there are more are coming. It&apos;s a Taco Bell unlike any other, with an open kitchen, ordering kiosks, and more. Here&apos;s what&apos;s different and where the others are opening. <a href="https://kroc.com/ixp/150/p/taco-bell-kitchen-x-design-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Winona Will Not Replace Stolen Flock Cameras</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:38:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[“After careful consideration, Winona PD has decided not to reinstall any Flock cameras in the City of Winona," the announcement says. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&#x201C;After careful consideration, Winona PD has decided not to reinstall any Flock cameras in the City of Winona,&quot; the announcement says. 

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