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New Roads Surcharge Popping Up on Internet Orders in Minnesota
Have you noticed a new surcharge on your larger internet delivery orders yet?. Starting this week, it costs a little more to have some internet purchases delivered to you. A new state law tacks-on a 50-cent fee on purchases of $100 or more. Why?. As we shift more and more...
UPDATE: Repair Work On St. Cloud Wastewater Forcemain Complete
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The repair to the St. Cloud wastewater system has been completed and residents can go back to normal water use. The City of St. Cloud says repairs to the Metro Forcemain System that started about mid-day yesterday (Monday) have been completed. Officials say a failure in the system resulted in a significant loss of sewer capacity and emergency teams worked around the clock to fix the problem.
St. John’s Prep Hosting A Different Kind of Sports Camp
COLLEGEVILLE (WJON News) -- One local high school is holding a sports camp of a different kind next week. St. John's Prep will be hosting its Esports Camp from Monday through Thursday. Esports is growing in popularity at both the high school and college level throughout the country. The St....
Willie Nelson Announces Last-Minute Concert Cancellation
Willie Nelson has pulled out of his scheduled Tuesday performance on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the latest in a string of cancellations. The country icon was set to appear at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. His team announced the cancellation in a statement and said he would rejoin the tour on July 4 in Camden, New Jersey. His son, Lukas Nelson, will perform in his place.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Heart Postpones All Tour Dates Due to Ann Wilson’s Health Issues
Heart has postponed the remaining dates on their 2024 North American tour following concerns about Ann Wilson's ongoing health issues. The band canceled European tour dates in late May for what was then called a "time-sensitive but routine medical procedure." In a new statement, Wilson and Heart address the specifics...
Rock’s 40 Best Two-Band Careers
Few are the artists who find success in two rock groups. The prospect of starting over is likely quite daunting, particularly if your first band was a wild success. Oftentimes, those who become part of a well-regarded second act eventually end up back in the first one. Expectations come into...
Bridge Over Clearwater River to Close Monday
FAIRHAVEN TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A bridge replacement project on the Stearns County/Wright County border will prompt traffic to detour around the work zone. Starting Monday, the Stearns County Road 7 and Wright County Road 2 Bridge over the Clearwater River will close. Crews will be replacing the bridge forcing...
Have You Checked Out The Pedestrian Bridge Over The Mississippi In Sartell?
With Mother Nature blessing us with wonderful spring/summer weather so far, we have been looking for some outdoor activities to take part in around the area. Sunday we (my two kids and I) decided to take a dip in the Celebration wading pool near our home in Sartell. However, when we arrived we found out the pool didn't open until 12:30 p.m. and it was only about 11 a.m. at the time. Bummer.
St. Cloud Man Arrested After Chase in Stearns County
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud man has been arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase through Stearns County. The Sheriff's Office says Monday they arrested 37-year-old Jamie Tottingham. He is expected to face charges of felony Fleeing Police in a Motor Vehicle and suspicion of Driving While Under the Influence.
Elvis Presley’s Blue Suede Shoes Sell at Auction
Well, it's one for the money ... Elvis Presley's iconic blue suede shoes have sold at auction for $152,000, the top end of what auction house Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. had expected to fetch for the lot. The shoes were expected to command anywhere between $126,000 and $152,000 when...
STUDY: St. Cloud, MN Rentals Among Most Affordable In United States
A recent study by Lawn Love has found that St. Cloud, Minnesota has some of the most affordable rental housing in the entire country. St. Cloud ranks as the eighth-most affordable in the United States in the survey. I'll let Lawn Love explain its methodology:. First, we determined the factors...
Holiday Weekend of Driving… Let’s Try to Keep Traffic Flowing
Driving. It's one of those things that most people look forward to... getting your license after sitting in classes, learning the rules of the road. Then hours behind the wheel learning how to apply what you've learned in class. I just read that Gen Z isn't as interested in getting...
Lane Closures Scheduled to Begin Monday on Monticello Bridge
MONTICELLO (WJON News) -- A bridge construction project in Monticello will cause traffic headaches for drivers who cross the Mississippi River using the Highway 25 Bridge. Starting Monday, crews will begin a resurfacing project that will reduce the bridge to a single lane of traffic in each direction. The work...
America to Release Live LP Featuring George Martin as Conductor
America will release a new live album, America – Live From the Hollywood Bowl 1975, on Sept. 6, featuring conducting by George Martin. Recorded on Aug. 3, 1975, at the famous Los Angeles venue, the concert saw Martin directing a symphony orchestra behind the band. The never-before-heard tapes were recently restored and remastered for the upcoming release, which includes all 20 songs that were performed that evening.
All Smiles For Leela: Today’s Pet of the Week!
Big smiles and the winner of Tri-County Humane Society's "Most Kissable Forehead" award: meet Leela, today's Pet of the Week!. Leela is a spayed one-year-old terrier/Pit Bull mix. She's lived with children between 5 and 15 years of age, cats and wanted to play with them, but not dogs. HOWEVER, Leela's had good interactions with other pups at TCHS! She's got a lot of energy, loves chewing on squeaky toys, and playing tug.
Dennis DeYoung Has an Update for Styx Fans on His Touring Plans
Dennis DeYoung had big touring plans for 2020. But the former Styx vocalist, like his peers, had to cancel all his road work in early March that year due to the pandemic. As time passed, it felt like an unexpected milestone had been added to his timeline and he doesn't like it.
Check Out These Great Deals in St. Cloud for the 4th of July Weekend
I'm always on the hunt for a great deal, I mean, who isn't, right? So when I saw that there are several businesses within the St. Cloud area offering deals for the 4th of July, and beyond, I perked up! Where are these deals?. Check this out, this is from...
Waite Park Police Offering Safety Class For Kids
The Waite Park Police Department is offering home alone safety classes for kids ages 9-12 July 23-24 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Two sessions to choose from. The cost is $20 for each child. Topics discussed will include kitchen safety, online safety, activities when home alone, fire safety, severe...
Asking For a Friend: Can I Get a DWI in MN While Riding a Horse?
I'm not horsing around (or am I?). Neigh: DWI/DUI laws vary from state to state. That includes your mode of transportation to get home. So how do I get home after getting hammered without getting a DUI? Besides a taxi/Uber/Lyft/Wryder/whatever... Can I Get a DUI While Riding a Horse in...
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