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 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 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
This Week’s Minnesota High School Football Rankings
Southeast Minnesota was well represented in this week's rankings!
Rochester Firefighters Respond to Fire at Rochester Hotel
Firefighters responded to a fire at a hotel in southwest Rochester around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday morning.
One Man Killed in Twin Cities Motorcycle Crash
The crash occurred Thursday evening.
DWI Arrest Increase More Than 10% During Extra Summer Patrols in Minnesota
DWI arrests increased more than 10 percent during extra summer patrols compared to last summer in Minnesota.
Southeast Minnesota Well Represented in This Week’s High School Volleyball Rankings
Check out the latest Minnesota High School Volleyball rankings here:
Southeast Minnesota High School Football Week 2 Scores and Highlights
Check out the latest highlights and scores from across southeast Minnesota!
Former Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Meth Distribution Inside Minnesota Prison
A former corrections officer has pleaded guilty to her role in distributing methamphetamine within the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater.
Minnesota State Patrol Extends Speed Patrols Through End of Year
“Our HEAT patrols are working. Fatalities are down nearly 10 percent from this time last year, but we’re still seeing too many deadly crashes and too many people driving dangerously,” said Col. Matt Langer, chief of the Minnesota State Patrol.
Three Different Suspects Flee Dodge County Deputies Over Labor Day Weekend
Deputies said two of the drivers traveled at speeds over 100 mph.
Three Candidates Recommended To Fill Fillmore County Judge Seat
Three candidates have been recommended to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to fill a judicial vacancy that will be chambered in Fillmore County.
Strong Showing For Southeast Minnesota in High School Volleyball Rankings
The latest edition of the Minnesota High School Volleyball rankings are out and southeast Minnesota had a strong showing once again.
Three People Killed, Two Injured in St. Paul Shooting
The shooting occurred Sunday afternoon.
Body Recovered From Minnesota Lake
The body was recovered Sunday morning.
Minnesota State Fair Closes Early Saturday After Shooting
One person was injured in the Saturday night shooting.