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
Minnesota Gopher Running Back Is Semifinalist For Comeback Player of the Year
Mohamed Ibrahim has had quite a career at the University of Minnesota. Now he is looking to add another accolade to stamp on his career.
Two Southeast Minnesota Athletes Named Finalists for Mr. Football Award
The Minnesota Football Coaches Association announced today the ten finalists for the 2022 Mr. Football award, and two of the finalist are from southeast Minnesota.
One Person Killed, Two Others Injured in Southwest Minnesota Crash
The crash occurred around 6:00 p.m. Sunday.
Two Teenagers Killed in Single-Vehicle Wreck in Northeast Minnesota
The crash occurred around 1:15 a.m. Saturday morning.
Police Standoff With Armed Suspect in Prior Lake Ends Peacefully
A standoff in Prior Lake with an armed suspect ended peacefully and the suspect is in police custody.
One Injured in Thursday Morning Crash Near Blooming Prairie
One person was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Steele County Thursday morning
Rare Minnesota McDonald’s Is One of Only 13 in the Country
You can expect the same thing at nearly every Mcdonald's like the menu, the design, and their ice cream machine is broken when all you want is a sundae or a shake. Yet, there is one in Minnesota that is quite different than the majority of McDonald's.
Minnesota Woman Indicted For Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme
She is charged with seven counts of wire fraud.
Minnesota Twins Set To Debut New Uniforms Friday
The team announced in September they would go under a "brand refresh"
Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of an Unregistered Pipe Bomb
He pleaded guilty on Wednesday.
Bloomington Man Pleads Guilty For Role in $1.4 Million Medicaid Fraud Case
He pleaded guilty on Monday.
Minnesota Man Sentenced To Over 9 Years in Prison For Violent Armed Carjacking
A Minnesota man has been sentenced to over nine years in federal prison for a violent armed carjacking.
Explosion Inside Enclosed Trailer Injures Two People in Houston County
Two men from Wisconsin were injured after an explosion that occurred inside an enclosed trailer Friday evening.
Minnesota Woman Pleads Guilty in Two Separate Massive Fraud Cases
A Plymouth woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to her role in two separate fraud cases, including the $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally-funded child nutrition program and a Medicaid fraud scheme.