I got my start in broadcasting at my local high school, broadcasting basketball games for the local cable station. From there, my passion grew. Sports have always played a big role in my life and being able to broadcast local high school sports has been a great joy for me. I am frequently reminded how many talented student-athletes we have in southeast Minnesota. When not touring to several gyms and fields across southeast Minnesota for 103.1 KFIL and FUN 104, I write and broadcast local news for News-Talk 1340 KROC-AM and 96.9 FM. I grew up and currently live in Stewartville with my wife and our dog. I love the Twins, Vikings, Wild, Wolves, and Gophers and don't regret one minute of the heartbreaks it causes me. If you ever see me out and about, stop and say hi!
Luke Lonien
Two People Charged After 3,000 Fentanyl Pills Found During Traffic Stop in Faribault
Two people have been charged with drug-related crimes after over 3,000 Fentanyl pills were found during a traffic stop in Faribault.
Adopt-a-Highway Volunteers Fill Over 29,000 Trash Bags in Minnesota
MnDOT said 830 roadway sections are available for adoption statewide, and it is welcoming more groups to volunteer for the program.
‘Safe City Nights’ Returns To Rochester This Summer
RPD has released the locations and dates of this summer's 'Safe City Nights'
Rochester Man Arrested After Assault of Police Officer
The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. Sunday.
Man Injured After Falling Off Cliff While Mowing in Southeast Minnesota
The man fell 30-40 feet.
Rochester Police Investigating Report of Gunfire
Officers responded to the incident just after 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Wanted Albert Lea Shooting Suspect Arrested
He was arrested early Sunday morning
Minnesota Teenager Killed in Early Morning Wrong-Way Crash
The crash happened around 3:15 Sunday morning.
Two People Injured in Mower County Crash
A Rochester woman and a Hayfield teenager were injured in the crash.
Rochester Woman Injured in Mankato Area Crash
The crash occurred Thursday afternoon.