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      <title>Expect Delays at This Busy Rochester Highway 52 Interchange</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:49:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The temporary changes are due to the Link Bus Rapid Transit System project. <a href="https://krocnews.com/lane-configuration-change-2nd-street-exit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The temporary changes are due to the Link Bus Rapid Transit System project. <a href="https://krocnews.com/lane-configuration-change-2nd-street-exit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Rochester Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Unconscious Woman</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:24:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Responding officers found the victim stumbling outside of the apartment and eventually collapsed. She was given narcan, the complaint says. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Responding officers found the victim stumbling outside of the apartment and eventually collapsed. She was given narcan, the complaint says. 

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      <title>Burning This In Your Bonfire Could Cost You Big In Minnesota</title>
      <link>https://krocnews.com/ixp/150/p/burning-trash-illegal-in-minnesota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:01:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I was today years old when I learned this could cost up to a thousand-bucks in fine and even jail time. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/150/p/burning-trash-illegal-in-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I was today years old when I learned this could cost up to a thousand-bucks in fine and even jail time. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/150/p/burning-trash-illegal-in-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wells]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Dodge County Sheriff Responds To Olmsted County Jail Fee Hike</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:35:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Dodge County does not have a jail and pays Olmsted County a daily per diem fee to house its detainees. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dodge County does not have a jail and pays Olmsted County a daily per diem fee to house its detainees. 

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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Boundary Waters Reopens More Entry Points As Wildfire Conditions Improve</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:51:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Two more BWCA entry points are set to reopen August 11th, a sign that wildfire conditions in the Superior National Forest are slowly improving. <a href="https://krocnews.com/bwcaw-entry-points-reopen/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Two more BWCA entry points are set to reopen August 11th, a sign that wildfire conditions in the Superior National Forest are slowly improving. <a href="https://krocnews.com/bwcaw-entry-points-reopen/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>UPDATE: Judge Finds Probable Cause In Lindell Pillow Giveaway Case</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:16:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A judge found probable cause that Mike Lindell may have broken Minnesota campaign law by handing out pillows at a Fourth of July parade. <a href="https://krocnews.com/lindell-pillow-giveaway-election-law/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A judge found probable cause that Mike Lindell may have broken Minnesota campaign law by handing out pillows at a Fourth of July parade. <a href="https://krocnews.com/lindell-pillow-giveaway-election-law/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Motorcyclist Hurt After Crashing on I-90 in Winona County </title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:23:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The State Patrol responded to the crash on Interstate 90 in Winona County shortly after 9:30 a.m.

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The State Patrol responded to the crash on Interstate 90 in Winona County shortly after 9:30 a.m.

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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">TJ Leverentz/TSM Rochester</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Is It Illegal To Drive Barefoot In Minnesota?</title>
      <link>https://krocnews.com/ixp/715/p/driving-barefoot-minnesota-law/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:35:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Is it actually illegal to drive without shoes on your feet in Minnesota? Here's what the state law says. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/715/p/driving-barefoot-minnesota-law/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Is it actually illegal to drive without shoes on your feet in Minnesota? Here&apos;s what the state law says. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/715/p/driving-barefoot-minnesota-law/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica On The Radio]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Wisconsin Man Skips Traffic by Flying His Helicopter to Cabela’s</title>
      <link>https://krocnews.com/wisconsin-man-flies-helicopter-to-cabelas/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Why sit in traffic when you can fly? A Wisconsin man legally landed his helicopter at Cabela's after deciding the drive was simply too long. <a href="https://krocnews.com/wisconsin-man-flies-helicopter-to-cabelas/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Why sit in traffic when you can fly? A Wisconsin man legally landed his helicopter at Cabela&apos;s after deciding the drive was simply too long. <a href="https://krocnews.com/wisconsin-man-flies-helicopter-to-cabelas/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lil Zim]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rochester Police Found Dog Severely Malnourished; Owner Sentenced</title>
      <link>https://krocnews.com/rochester-man-sentenced-animal-mistreatment-case/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:00:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rochester police found the severely malnourished dog last May after responding to reports of a loose dog in a southeast Rochester neighborhood. <a href="https://krocnews.com/rochester-man-sentenced-animal-mistreatment-case/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rochester police found the severely malnourished dog last May after responding to reports of a loose dog in a southeast Rochester neighborhood. <a href="https://krocnews.com/rochester-man-sentenced-animal-mistreatment-case/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Brownell]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Minnesota’s Abandoned Places You Didn’t Know Existed (Until Now)</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:26:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are abandoned places all around MN, left behind for one reason or another. Here are some abandoned places in our state you probably didn't know about. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/717/p/abandoned-places-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are abandoned places all around MN, left behind for one reason or another. Here are some abandoned places in our state you probably didn&apos;t know about. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/717/p/abandoned-places-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Rochester woman's latest drug conviction sends her to prison</title>
      <link>https://krocnews.com/rochester-woman-prison-100-fentanyl-pills/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:49:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Her conviction stems from a traffic stop in northwest Rochester last year. <a href="https://krocnews.com/rochester-woman-prison-100-fentanyl-pills/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Her conviction stems from a traffic stop in northwest Rochester last year. <a href="https://krocnews.com/rochester-woman-prison-100-fentanyl-pills/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Brownell]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New Oxbow Park Campground Opens Soon, Reservations Available</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:15:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The new Oxbow Park campground in Byron, MN is opening September 1st, 2026. This includes their new camper cabins. Reservations are available now. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/717/p/oxbow-park-new-campground/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The new Oxbow Park campground in Byron, MN is opening September 1st, 2026. This includes their new camper cabins. Reservations are available now. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/717/p/oxbow-park-new-campground/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carly Ross]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Body of Missing Man Found in Mississippi River Near Hastings</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:41:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[His unoccupied boat was found in the river last Friday. <a href="https://krocnews.com/missing-man-found-dead-mississippi-hastings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[His unoccupied boat was found in the river last Friday. <a href="https://krocnews.com/missing-man-found-dead-mississippi-hastings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Brownell]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Fan Guide to 2026 Minnesota Vikings Training Camp in Eagan</title>
      <link>https://krocnews.com/ixp/717/p/minnesota-vikings-training-camp-guide/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:54:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Score autographs and enjoy affordable family fun at 2026 Minnesota Vikings Training Camp in Eagan. Read our full guide on tickets, rules, and schedules. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/717/p/minnesota-vikings-training-camp-guide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Score autographs and enjoy affordable family fun at 2026 Minnesota Vikings Training Camp in Eagan. Read our full guide on tickets, rules, and schedules. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/717/p/minnesota-vikings-training-camp-guide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dunken]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>These Are Minnesota's Top Baby Names in 2026</title>
      <link>https://krocnews.com/ixp/719/p/minnesota-most-popular-baby-names-2026/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Social Security Administration keeps tabs on baby names, and Minnesota's latest list has a few surprises worth talking about. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/719/p/minnesota-most-popular-baby-names-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Social Security Administration keeps tabs on baby names, and Minnesota&apos;s latest list has a few surprises worth talking about. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/719/p/minnesota-most-popular-baby-names-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Curt St. John]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rochester Woman Accused of Using Knife to Threaten Caretaker</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:42:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rochester police responded to the report of threats against an in-home caretaker on Wednesday at a residence in northwest Rochester. 

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      <title>85th St. Bridge Repair To Start August 20, Hwy. 52 Detour Planned</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:29:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The 85th St. NW bridge north of Rochester was struck by a dump truck that had its bed raised on November 14 of last year. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The 85th St. NW bridge north of Rochester was struck by a dump truck that had its bed raised on November 14 of last year. 

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      <title>Pedestrian Struck and Killed by SUV on I-94 in St. Paul</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:46:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ The State Patrol responded to the deadly incident shortly before 12:30 Thursday morning.  <a href="https://krocnews.com/pedestrian-killed-i94-st-paul-mn/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The State Patrol responded to the deadly incident shortly before 12:30 Thursday morning.  <a href="https://krocnews.com/pedestrian-killed-i94-st-paul-mn/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Lewiston Woman Severely Injured in Camper Mishap on Hwy. 14 </title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:54:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Three people were involved in the traffic incident. 

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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Canada Lynx Kittens Thriving After Tragic Loss At Minnesota Zoo</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:49:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A conservation milestone has happened at the Minnesota Zoo with the birth of three Canada lynx kittens. Unfortunately, the exciting announcement was met with bittersweet news. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/715/p/minnesota-zoo-canada-lynx-kittens-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A conservation milestone has happened at the Minnesota Zoo with the birth of three Canada lynx kittens. Unfortunately, the exciting announcement was met with bittersweet news. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/715/p/minnesota-zoo-canada-lynx-kittens-2026/">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 in Southeast Minnesota</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:33:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Need something fun to do this weekend? We've rounded up five of the biggest events happening near Rochester on August 7th - 9th. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/715/p/rochester-weekend-events-august-7/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Need something fun to do this weekend? We&apos;ve rounded up five of the biggest events happening near Rochester on August 7th - 9th. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/715/p/rochester-weekend-events-august-7/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica On The Radio]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Three Men Charged After Austin Shooting Sparks Lockdown</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:32:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The victim was shot in the back after he opened his front door and found a gun being pointed at him. <a href="https://krocnews.com/austin-shooting-suspects-charged/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The victim was shot in the back after he opened his front door and found a gun being pointed at him. <a href="https://krocnews.com/austin-shooting-suspects-charged/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Brownell]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Olmsted County Jury Finds Man Guilty in Machine Gun Case</title>
      <link>https://krocnews.com/guilty-verdict-rochester-machine-gun-case/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[He was previously sent to prison for his involvement in a game-related shoot out in the Twin Cities 10 years ago. <a href="https://krocnews.com/guilty-verdict-rochester-machine-gun-case/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[He was previously sent to prison for his involvement in a game-related shoot out in the Twin Cities 10 years ago. <a href="https://krocnews.com/guilty-verdict-rochester-machine-gun-case/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Brownell]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>11-Year-Old St. Cloud Stabbing Suspect Taken Into Custody</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[An eleven-year-old boy is in custody after a stabbing in St. Cloud Tuesday afternoon. The St. Cloud Police Department says they responded to a call around 5:00 p.m. for a stabbing in the 900 block of Cooper Avenue South. <a href="https://krocnews.com/11-year-old-mn-stabbing-suspect/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[An eleven-year-old boy is in custody after a stabbing in St. Cloud Tuesday afternoon. The St. Cloud Police Department says they responded to a call around 5:00 p.m. for a stabbing in the 900 block of Cooper Avenue South. <a href="https://krocnews.com/11-year-old-mn-stabbing-suspect/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Habstritt]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Minnesota Ice Cream Shop Named the Best in the US</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:30:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Cup and Cone is an ice cream shop in White Bear Lake, MN, and they were recently named the best ice cream shop in the entire country. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/717/p/best-ice-cream-shop-cup-cone/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Cup and Cone is an ice cream shop in White Bear Lake, MN, and they were recently named the best ice cream shop in the entire country. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/717/p/best-ice-cream-shop-cup-cone/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carly Ross]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Who Is Running for Rochester Mayor? Meet the Candidates</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:03:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are many candidates on the ballot for Rochester, MN Mayor. So exactly are these people? I'll break it down to get a general idea of who is running. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/717/p/who-is-running-rochester-mn-mayor/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are many candidates on the ballot for Rochester, MN Mayor. So exactly are these people? I&apos;ll break it down to get a general idea of who is running. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/717/p/who-is-running-rochester-mn-mayor/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carly Ross]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>15-Year-Old Boy Airlifted After Crashing ATV in Northern MN</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:57:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ The crash occurred shortly before 7:45 Tuesday evening. <a href="https://krocnews.com/atv-crash-15-year-old-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The crash occurred shortly before 7:45 Tuesday evening. <a href="https://krocnews.com/atv-crash-15-year-old-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>4 Underground Caves Near Rochester You Need to Visit</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:09:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From underground boat tours to 60-foot waterfalls, here are 4 underground caves near Rochester, MN, to help your family beat the heat this weekend. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/717/p/best-caves-in-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From underground boat tours to 60-foot waterfalls, here are 4 underground caves near Rochester, MN, to help your family beat the heat this weekend. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/717/p/best-caves-in-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dunken]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Here's What the Average Minnesota Wedding Now Costs</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:41:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The guest list got shorter, the wedding party got smaller, and the cost per person went up nearly eighty dollars anyway. That's the story behind Minnesota weddings right now. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/719/p/minnesota-wedding-costs-rising/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The guest list got shorter, the wedding party got smaller, and the cost per person went up nearly eighty dollars anyway. That&apos;s the story behind Minnesota weddings right now. <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/719/p/minnesota-wedding-costs-rising/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Hwy. 52 Crash Near Chatfield Injures 25-Year-Old Man</title>
      <link>https://krocnews.com/pickup-truck-crash-chatfield-mn/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:25:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The State Patrol and other emergency responders were called to the scene around 1:15 a.m.  <a href="https://krocnews.com/pickup-truck-crash-chatfield-mn/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The State Patrol and other emergency responders were called to the scene around 1:15 a.m.  <a href="https://krocnews.com/pickup-truck-crash-chatfield-mn/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Olmsted County Board Delays Vote for Former Seneca Foods Site</title>
      <link>https://krocnews.com/seneca-foods-site-rochester-mn/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:05:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The county purchased the 10-acre site in the area of Hwy. 14 and 3rd Ave. SE in 2019 for $5.6 million. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The county purchased the 10-acre site in the area of Hwy. 14 and 3rd Ave. SE in 2019 for $5.6 million. 

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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New 16,000-Square-Foot Indoor Playground Coming To Rochester Soon</title>
      <link>https://krocnews.com/ixp/719/p/kidstruction-indoor-playground-apache-mall/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:03:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're already wondering how you're going to survive another Minnesota winter with little kids, you're going to LOVE this news! <a href="https://krocnews.com/ixp/719/p/kidstruction-indoor-playground-apache-mall/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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