I was told I could no longer be an internet troll, so I figured radio was the way to go....now here we are. Kidding, of course. I do love to use Twitter though. I got started in radio because I love broadcasting high school sports...play-by-play is my passion. I am reminded quite frequently how talented the athletes are here in Southeast Minnesota. I grew up and currently live in Stewartville with my wife (yes, I have no idea why she married me) and our dog. I love the Twins, Vikings, Wild, Wolves, and Gophers and don't regret one minute of the heartbreaks it causes me I got my start in play-by-play by announcing my own games while playing Madden as a young child. You could say that my parents hated every minute of it, but hey it paid off! If you ever see me out and about, stop and say hello!
Luke Lonien
Rochester Downtown Alliance Announces Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships Hire
The Rochester Downtown Alliance announced the hiring of a new Director of Events and Strategic Partnerships earlier this week.
New Ticket Purchasing Guidelines In Place As Twins Single Game Tickets Go On Sale Thursday
Ticket sales start at 10 a.m. on Thursday with some new rules in effect per the Twins in regard to COVID-19 guidelines.
Overnight I-90 Detour Dates Moved To Start March 29th
MnDOT has changed the dates of the nighttime detour dates for the Highway 63 and I-90 interchange to begin on Monday, March 29th.
Overnight I-90 Detours Planned for Highway 63 Bridge Removal Starting Monday
Interstate 90 motorists will see a detour from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for three successive nights while construction crews remove the Highway 63 southbound bridge deck over the highway just north of Stewartville
Snowbi-Wan Kenobi Gets First Work In Southeast Minnesota
With 4-8 inches of snow forecasted across Southeast Minnesota, Snowbi-Wan Kenobi is making its first appearance on an area roadway.
Twins To Host 10,000 Fans At Target Field Starting Opening Day
It is official. Minnesota Twins fans will be able to pass through the gates of Target Field again on Opening Day.
Over 2,200 Minnesotans Signed Up For Health Coverage During MNsure’s Special Enrollment Pe…
2,285 Minnesotans have signed up for private health insurance coverage since the start of MNsure’s special enrollment period on February 16th.
One Rochester Golf Course Opens Today
Mid-60's and plenty of sunshine? Sounds like perfect weather to hit the links!
Three People Injured In Semi-Truck Crash Near Dover
Three people were injured in a semi-truck and trailer crash on I-90 near Dover Monday morning.
Ranking The Best Names From MnDOT’s Name The Snowplow Contest
The votes are in on the MnDOT Name The Snowplow Contest winners, and the eight winners will be headed to eight different districts across the great state of Minnesota, but did we get it right?
Minnesota Twins Schedule 2021: Listen Live On News-Talk 1340 KROC AM & 96.9 FM
See the full Minnesota Twins schedule for 2021 and listen to the games broadcast live on-air on News-Talk 1340 KROC AM & 96.9 FM in Rochester.
DEED Awards $500,000 For Job Creation in Austin
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced today that Nu-Tek BioScience will open its first manufacturing facility in Austin.
Hy-Vee Awards $5,000 To A Rochester School
Hy-Vee, Inc is awarding $75,000 to 55 schools and one Rochester school was a grand prize winner.
Two Discovery Square Building in Downtown Rochester Scheduled For “Topping Off” Today
Today marks a milestone day for the construction of the Two Discovery Square Building.