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
One Person Killed in Twin Cities Area Rollover Crash
The crash occurred around 2:45 this morning.
Two Tow Truck Operators Injured in Hit-and-Run on I-35
The incident occurred in Rice County around 2:00 this morning.
Minnesota State Patrol Conducting High-Intensity Patrols Focusing on Deadliest Driving Behaviors
As of May 8th, there have been 95 traffic-related deaths on Minnesota roadways.
Man Admits Torching St. Cloud Bar
The bar was destroyed in February of 2020.
Albert Lea Police Searching For Shooting Suspect
The shooting took place Sunday.
Man Charged With Murder in Central Minnesota
The man was arraigned in court Friday.
Avian Flu Suspected Cause of Death in Six Geese at Rochester Park
A Rochester resident reported the six dead Canada geese at Silver Lake Park.
Byron Man Breaks Into House While Drunk, Falls Asleep on Couch
A Byron family woke up in the middle of the night to a man breaking into their home and then falling asleep on their couch.
MnDOT Alerts Motorists of Prescribed Burn Near Kenyon Today
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is conducting a prescribed burn near Kenyon.
Donations To Cover Fine For Wild Forward Turns Into $30,000 for Children’s Minnesota
In what started as donations to cover a fine that was issued to the Minnesota Wild’s Ryan Hartman has turned into over $30,000 going to Children’s Minnesota.