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.
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Red Lobster With 11 Locations in Minnesota Considers Bankruptcy
Red Lobster started 56 years ago in Lakeland, Florida. It was small with only a few locations originally, but in the 1980s, it blew up and the chain expanded nationwide. Today, there are about 650 Red Lobster joints, with 11 located in Minnesota.
SNEAK PEEK: Inside Kwik Trip’s Banana Ripening Room
Located in La Crosse, Kwik Trip's headquarters produces a variety of items like bread, donuts, cookies, and sandwiches, and ships a new batch of products to each Kwik Trip store every day. They also have a huge space dedicated to bananas.
Unlocking History: The Oldest Buildings in Minnesota
The oldest building in Minnesota, built in 1820, is still standing today.
Minnesota’s Top Tourist Destinations Revealed
Explore Minnesota used geolocation data collected from smartphone apps and tracked 500 points of interest across the state to determine where people were visiting.
‘Illegally Good’ Chocolate Moonshine Now Available at Minnesota’s Mall of America
In Bloomington, Minnesota, the Mall of America is a one-stop destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. With hundreds of stores, a wide variety of dining options, and numerous attractions like a state-of-the-art rock climbing facility, a thrilling flight simulator, and a stunning aquarium, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store Set to Move to a New Location
The move comes as a response to the upcoming Highway 169 grade-separated interchange project, which will permanently cut off the store's access to the highway.
Minnesotans Disappointed as Solar Eclipse Viewing Hopes Dimmed
The eclipse is set to start around noon on April 8th, reach its highest point by 2:00 pm, and wrap up shortly after 3:00 pm. However, it seems like Minnesota might be in for quite a letdown.
Why Don’t Minnesota School Buses Have Seat Belts?
Only nine states, Arkansas, California, Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Iowa currently have laws requiring seat belts in school buses.
Updated Snow Projections For Minnesota and Wisconsin
The National Weather Service is warning about potentially hazardous travel conditions as the storm passes through Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Whatever Happened To Minnesota-Founded Chi-Chi’s Mexican Restaurant?
Founded in Minnesota during the 1970s, the restaurant became a massive chain with hundreds of locations across the United States. However, today, there's only one left in the entire world.
Wisconsin-Based Kwik Trip Expanding Reach with Second Distribution Center
With over 900 locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa and a new distribution center in DeForest, Wisconsin, Kwik Trip continues to focus of fresh quality products.
Minnesota Twins Announce New Concession Items For 2024 Season
It's widely acknowledged that the food and drinks are as vital to the experience as the game itself, prompting many major league baseball teams to elevate their concession offerings. The Minnesota Twins just announced what's new on the menu for the 2024 season at Target Field in Minneapolis.