Carly Ross

Carly has been in the radio industry since 2018 but began her radio journey in college in 2013 working at her college’s radio station. She currently lives in Rochester, Minnesota with her husband and two cats. She loves visiting local breweries and restaurants, hiking, and is a huge Minnesota State Fair fan. She also volunteers at Paws and Claws Humane Society in her spare time. You can catch Carly on 106.9 KROC every weekday morning from 6-10 AM. Check out some of Carly’s most viewed articles below: • Small Minnesota Town Might be the Most Haunted Place in the State • Minnesota Restaurants Featured the Most on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives’ • Home for Sale in Mankato has a Secret Indoor Pool Hidden Behind a Bookshelf

Rochester’s Newest Community Market Coming Soon
A new community market, called The Village Global Market, is coming soon to Rochester, Minnesota. It will be open on Sundays starting in a few weeks.

Remember The Boy Band That Pretended to Be from Minnesota?
Boy band Big Time Rush had a TV show that portrayed them as being hockey players from Minnesota. But actually, they're not from Minnesota at all.

The Most Affordable Grocery Store in Minnesota, According to New Study, Surprised Me
A new study is out that says the cheapest grocery store in Minnesota is HyVee. It surprised me because so many other studies named a different grocery chain.

All 33 New Foods Unveiled for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has announced the new foods and new food vendors that will be debuting at the 2025 Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Why Blue-Green Algae is Dangerous and Where It’s Found in Minnesota
Blue-green algae can be dangerous. Here's more information about why it forms, how it can be dangerous, and where it can be found in Minnesota.

22 Dog-Approved Patios in Rochester, MN
There are quite a few restaurants in Rochester, MN that allow you to bring your dog. Here's a bunch of dog-friendly patios in the area.

Minnesota Cat Cafe is Now One of the Best in the Country
Cat cafes have popped up all across the country. The 10 best were just recently named and a Minnesota cat cafe made the list!

Rochester’s Historic Walk-Up Dairy Queen is Finally Re-Opening
Rochester, MN is home to Minnesota's oldest Dairy Queen. It went up for sale in the spring of 2024 and finally has new owners. They'll be re-opening the historic location soon!

The Really Strange Fishing Technique That’s Illegal in Minnesota
A really strange fishing technique called noodling, which you can use to catch catfish, is actually illegal in Minnesota.

Welcome to Cosmos, MN, One of the Most Unique Towns in Our State
The small town of Cosmos, Minnesota is an interesting place. Here's how the town ended up with it's name and how residents lean into the theme.