Dunken

Troy Dunken is a radio veteran with 23 years of experience and a prominent digital creator. Troy moved to Rochester in 2007 to host the morning show on 106.9 KROC. As time passed, his responsibilities grew, eventually leading him to his current role as the Director of Content for Townsquare Rochester - Preston. His influence extends far and wide, collaborating with global giants like Netflix, Sleep Number, and Blue Apron, as well as regional powerhouses such as Kwik Trip and Minnesota State, along with numerous local businesses. Beyond his professional life, he cherishes family time, exploring Minnesota with his wife and young children, discovering new restaurants, indulging his passion for the outdoors through camping and kayaking, and pursuing his love for running, conquering hundreds of half marathons and several full marathons.

Kwik Trip’s New Snack Pack Combines Two Favorites in One Package

Kwik Trip has more than 900 stores in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, and South Dakota and has been recognized as the “Best Gas Station” in America by USA Today.

Hy-Vee Announces Major Change to Nearly All Stores Starting This Week

Hy-Vee operates 240 grocery stores across the Midwest, spanning eight states: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Allen Media Cuts TV Meteorologists: What Viewers in MN, IA, WI Can Expect

Allen Media, which owns over 20 TV stations in 13 states, is making major staffing changes by laying off meteorologists at its stations across the country.

Weather Closings and Delays For Monday, January 20, 2025

Due to the extremely cold temperatures, schools in southeastern Minnesota and northern Iowa will have to decide whether to cancel classes on Monday and Tuesday. Read the latest closings here.

Minnesotans Can Experience 2025’s Top Travel Trend Without Leaving The State

Minnesota could be a top destination for 'noctourism'—a new travel trend that experts say will be big this year. The North Star state is perfect for a 'noctourism' trip, which is great news for locals because it’s something they can enjoy without spending much money or time.

Iowa Senator Wants To Expand State By Buying 9 Minnesota Counties

The Iowa Senator highlighted the region's conservative politics, Iowa’s budget surplus, and Minnesota's projected deficit as reasons why the proposal could work.

Men & Women With These Names Are Considered the Hottest in Minnesota

The Matchmaking Company, a dating app, recently conducted a survey asking people to rank names from "hot" to "not" to determine the hottest names in Minnesota.

Highly Contagious 100-Day Cough Surging in Minnesota

The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota says, symptoms usually begin like a cold, with a runny nose, fever, and cough, but worsen after a week or two, causing severe coughing fits, vomiting, and fatigue.

Snow Coming: How Much Minnesota Will Get This Weekend (Jan 11-12)

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities says confidence is growing that snow will accumulate across Minnesota.

Minnesota City Confirms HPAI Virus Detection, Assures Safe Water Supply

Fairmont, Minnesota officials provided an update on the city's Facebook page, detailing their efforts in collaboration with the DNR to identify the cause of death for a number of geese recently found in the area.