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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Minnesota’s Skies Set to Glow with ‘Pink Moon’
A full moon happens when the moon is directly opposite the sun, making its entire surface visible from Earth, occurring about once every month.
Unlocking History: The Oldest Buildings in Minnesota
The oldest building in Minnesota, built in 1820, is still standing today.
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.
Hy-Vee Grocery Chain Set to Acquire 22 New Stores
Hy-Vee has 280 locations in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, with further expansion plans in the pipeline.
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.
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.
Walmart Settlement: Minnesota Shoppers Could Receive $500
Learn about Walmart's recent settlement in a class action lawsuit for mislabeling product weights. Eligible customers stand to receive up to $500 in compensation. Find out how to claim your cash payment now!
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.
You’ll Notice a Major Change Starting on the Minnesota Vikings’ First Play of 2024
A new rule which has been described as "one of the most significant rule changes in NFL history" has been approved by NFL owners. Minnesota Vikings fans will notice it on the team's first play of the season.
Updated Snow Projections: Weekend Storm Will Dump on Minnesota
The National Weather Service says the first round of snow will come through Minnesota on Thursday. Then a more powerful storm will move through the area this weekend.