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Need Gas? Avoid These States If You Are On A Road Trip This Summer!
The week of the 4th of July is a popular week for many Americans to hit the road and see the wonders of the US. Yesterday several states increased their gas taxes, Minnesota was NOT one of those states, but several of our Midwest neighbors did. If you are taking a road trip still this summer, here are some states you might want to avoid, for gas savings.
Enchanted Friendship: Woman Bonds With Sunfish Named Greenie For 9 Years
I don't know for sure, but my fishing trip may be affected after watching this video. I wouldn't have believed it unless I saw it with my own eyes; a woman has been friends with a sunfish for 9 years!. Meet Holly. Holly seems like the kind of person that...
Local Bar Looking For ‘Sexy Fat Men’ & Incredibly Dirty Vehicles
A local bar is looking for some 'sexy' fat guys for their 3rd annual Sexy Fat Man Car Wash that is coming up at the end of the month. If you 'fit' the bill, or you've got a great sense of humor and a dirty vehicle you can partake in the upcoming car wash up in Cushing Minnesota at the end of July.
Basketball Camp With Former SCSU Star Fast Approaching
Former St. Cloud State basketball player Forrest Witt is offering basketball camps in the St. Cloud area including one at Whitney Recreation Center July 16-18. Witt is the current Alexandria High School basketball coach who led the Cardinals to the State Tournament in 2023 and advanced to the State Tournament last month. He is a 1998 graduate of Morris High School and played basketball at St. Cloud State from 1999-2003. Witt is 5th all-time in scoring at St. Cloud State with 1,774 points.
Looking for a Deal? South Haven Will Have Them This Weekend.
Welcome to July. We celebrate America’s birthday this week, and the fact that it falls on a Thursday means this week and next will likely be a bit disjointed. Some are taking this week off, some taking Friday and all next week off. For those who have Friday off,...
Celebrate the 4th at this All American Event in Foley
This is a week where a lot of people will have a little more time than normal on their hands because of the holiday. Some people will be heading out of town on vacation, but for others, they’ll be keeping their options open around home. If you’re looking for...
Why Fewer People are Buying Grills to Barbecue at Home
Not as many people are interested in buying a grill for their home according to a new report on a recent decline in sales. But that doesn't mean there are fewer people cooking on their patio this summer. Barbecue Industry Trends. A recent article published by CNN looked at trends...
Gregory Kayle Wiggers, 58, Little Falls
Gregory Kayle Wiggers, 58-year-old resident of Little Falls, passed away on Saturday, June 29 at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls with his family by his side. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 3 at 1:00 P.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. A visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Rox To Honor Local Breast Cancer Survivors At Game In July
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud Rox will honor local breast cancer survivors at a game in July. Pink in the Park on Wednesday, July 17th will honor 9 survivors of the disease including Minnesota State Representative Bernie Perryman. The survivors will be recognized before the game and...
SCSU Team Accepted Into Prestigious Artificial Intelligence Program
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A team from a local university has been accepted into a prestigious Artificial Intelligence (AI) program. A group of 7 faculty, staff, and administrators from St. Cloud State Univerisity has been accepted into the American Association of Colleges and University (AAC&U) Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum.
St. Cloud Police Investigating the Discovery of a Body
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud Police are investigating the discovery of a body near Tech High School. The St. Cloud Fire Department was called to the 4200 block of 33rd Street South just after 11:00 a.m. Monday. While fire crews were responding to a small grass fire in...
Summer Grant To Help Restock Catholic Charities Food Shelf
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud is having a a summer challenge to restock Minnesota food shelves. Through a grant, the organization Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless will match donations to Catholic Charities Food Shelf up to $4,000 in the month of July.
Watch Stevie Nicks’ Emotional Reaction During Taylor Swift Show
Taylor Swift dedicated the live debut of her new song “Clara Bow” to Stevie Nicks on Sunday during the third and final date of her Eras Tour at Dublin, Ireland’s Aviva Stadium. The contemplative track, which appears on Swift’s latest album The Tortured Poets Department, pays tribute...
Paul McCartney Extends World Tour Days After Turning 82
Age is just a number to Paul McCartney, who's continuing to build a new world tour after turning 82 in June. McCartney will now play stadium shows on Oct. 15 and 16 at Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo. He's also appearing at Estadio da Ressacada on Oct. 19 in Florianopolis, Brazil.
McDonald’s Says These Menu Items Are Going Away and Never Coming Back
We regret to inform you may never see some of your McDonald's favorites again. The fast food chain recently revealed it has no plans to bring back some of its previous menu items. Why McDonald's Is Dropping Menu Items?. McDonald's a fairly predictable menu no matter what location you stop...
Emergency Repairs Underway at St. Cloud Wastewater Forcemain
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud area residents are being asked to temporarily limit their water usage during a sewer system repair. The City of St. Cloud says a team has been sent to the Metro Forcemain Sewer System to make a critical repair. Out of an abundance of...
Morrison County Crash Sends Richmond Woman to Hospital
PARKER TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A Richmond woman was hurt when she crashed her vehicle on Sunday afternoon. The crash happened on Dove Road South of Randall just before 5:00 p.m. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says 62-year-old Barbara Mueller was traveling south on Dove Road when she lost control,...
Twin Cities Woman Airlifted After ATV Crash in Morrison County
RICHARDSON TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- The Morrison County Sheriff's Office reminds everyone to take extra care when riding ATVs after another crash injured a young Woodbury woman on Sunday. The crash happened just before 9:30 p.m. on South Platte Lake Drive about 10 miles north of Hillman. The sheriff says...
A Pair of Stolen Vehicles and Burglaries in St. Cloud/Waite Park
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 800 block of 17th Avenue South where a 2012 black Kia Optima with heavy front passenger side damage from a previous accident, was taken. Alicia Mages from Tri County Crime Stoppers says the license number is LVN 899.
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