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Bob Dylan Reveals European and UK Tour Dates
Bob Dylan has revealed tour dates in Europe and the U.K. for the fall of 2024. The first scheduled show will take place Oct. 4 in Prague, Czech Republic. From there, he'll make stops in cities like Berlin, Paris, Edinburgh and more. The tour will conclude with three concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Beatles Live Albums Ranked
Beatles live albums didn't really used to be a thing. They came off the road in August 1966 and the group's first official concert recording, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, wasn't released until 11 years later. Three Beatles had issued live LPs in the meantime: John Lennon with 1969's...
Local Corn Maze Design Unveiled For This Fall’s ‘Harvest Fun Days’
Most weekends I find time to drive to visit my Dad, and on the way, I drive right by the cornfield where Stoney Brook Farms in Foley creates their amazing corn maze each year. My boyfriend noticed it a couple of weeks ago and said, "Hey! That's where the maze is going to be." although you couldn't see exactly what was being created, you could see some of the twists and turns from the road, but soon enough, the corn will grow too high to see any maze formations.
Kids Can Take Class To Learn How To Stay Home Alone
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Kids can take part in a special class to gain skills for when they have to stay home by themselves. The Waite Park Police Department's Home Alone Safety Class will teach kids ages 9-12 a variety of topics such as preparing to stay home alone, online safety, basic first aid, fire and severe weather safety, and more.
Body Recovered from River in Sherburne County
ELK RIVER (WJON News) -- Sherburne County authorities say the body of a missing father has been recovered from the Mississippi River in the Elk River area. Sheriff's deputies say Wright County Water Patrol located 41-year-old Cody Jay Pope in the water Sunday morning near the Oliver Kelley Farm. Pope...
What You Need To Know Before Coming To Pierz Freedom Fest!
It's hard to believe that this weekend is the 11th annual Pierz Freedom Fest at the Genola Ball Fields. Headlining this year's festival is Chase Rice, with supporting acts of Phil Vassar, Lauren Watkins, and Mason Dixon Line. Here's what you need to know before you arrive at Freedom Fest.
The Oldest Bus Driver In The World Lives In Minnesota
Roger….I’ll remember that name forever. Roger was the name of my bus driver when I was in high school. I don’t remember when he started as our bus driver, but he drove bus for my brother and me; and was still driving bus for my brother’s children throughout their school years. Everybody loved him.
Get Ready For Another Round Of Construction On I-94 Next Week
If you are growing sick of the color orange, I'm sorry to tell you that more orange is coming to a roadway near you. A two-and-a-half-year road project will begin next Monday, July 22, and won't end until 2027. The area affected by the road construction? The road between Monticello and Albertville.
Two Hurt in Crash Involving Motorcycle, Pickup in Benton County
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Two people on a motorcycle were hurt in a crash with a pickup. The Minnesota State Patrol says both vehicles were traveling on 35th Avenue Northeast to go north on Highway 23 when they collided at about 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Twenty-five-year-old Derrick Lamont of Onamia...
Gas Prices Fall in Minnesota, Rise Nationally
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30 per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.49 per gallon. The national average price of diesel has...
There Will Be So Much To Do This Week in Sauk Centre
A week of fun has kicked off in Sauk Centre, as their “Margaritaville on Main Street” is underway. On Wednesday, starting at 11, Bear Trap Crazy Days will feature an all-day Happy Hour with $3 rails and taps. Then at 6 in Sinclair Lewis Park, South Meats North Food Truck will begin serving ahead of the weekly free concert, this week features Dana and the Bottlerockets.
Mike Conway One of Six Candidates for St. Cloud Mayor
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- For the first time in decades there is an open race for mayor in St. Cloud. Council member Mike Conway is one of six people vying for the job. He has lived in St. Cloud since 1991 and he has worked for Wolters Kluwer for the past 23 years. He says his job has allowed him to travel to 49 of the 50 states so he's seen firsthand what other cities are doing well, and what we could be doing.
Severe Storms Are Possible in Minnesota Sunday Night
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Morning showers and thunderstorms move out leaving behind hot and humid conditions Sunday afternoon. Thunderstorms should develop upstream in the Dakotas Sunday evening and track into western Minnesota tonight into Monday morning. Storms could be strong to severe. The primary concern is damaging wind gusts and...
Gorecki Guest House Celebrating 15 Years Of Helping Families
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- CentraCare's Gorecki Guest House is celebrating 15 years of helping people have an affordable place to stay when a loved one is in the hospital. The house opened in 2009 and provides short-term lodging to people who have someone close in the St. Cloud Hospital. It has helped over 40,000 people from all over Minnesota, the United States, and 14 countries from around the world.
That Time Bono and the Edge Co-wrote a Euro Championship Song
In 1960, the very first UEFA European Football Championship was held. It's taken place every four years since then and is, at the time of this writing, the second-most watched football tournament in the world after the FIFA World Cup. (That's European football, by the way, referred to as soccer by American audiences.)
Watch Iron Maiden Singers Bruce Dickinson And Paul Di’Anno Meet For First Time
A coincidence of scheduling allowed Iron Maiden singers Bruce Dickinson and Paul Di’Anno to meet for the first time ever last night (July 13). The moment took place in Zagreb, Croatia, where the current frontman was playing a show in support of solo album The Mandrake Project. Di’Anno was in the same place to promote his upcoming debut album with his new band Warhorse.
Watch the Rolling Stones Debut a ‘Black and Blue’ Rarity in L.A.
The Rolling Stones dug out another rarity for their second of two shows in Inglewood, CA, last night (July 13). Mick Jagger and company delivered “Fool to Cry” from 1976 album Black and Blue for the third-from-final show of their Hackney Diamonds tour. The ballad, recorded soon after Mick Taylor had quit the band, reached No. 10 when released as the album’s lead single, and featured session guitarist Wayne Perkins.
Sammy Hagar Launches Van Halen-Focused 2024 Tour: Video, Set List
Sammy Hagar kicked off the Best of All Worlds tour last night in West Palm Beach with a 21-song set packed with Van Halen classics. Hagar was accompanied by longtime musical partners Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham, plus multi-instrumentalist Rai Thistlethwayte. After an introductory video full of musical, backstage and award show moments from Hagar's career played on the massive screen behind the stage, the band launched into "Good Enough," the opening track from 5150, Hagar's first album with Van Halen.
Historic St. Paul Attraction Open To Public For A Limited Time
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- People can take in the unique panoramic views of a historic St. Paul attraction for a limited two-day open house. The Highland Park Water Tower observation deck will be open for viewing on July 20th and 21st. Located off of Snelling Avenue and Ford Parkway...
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