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Another Big Recall Alert: Fuel Pump Issue Affects 55,000 Vehicles
Imagine...You wake up and get ready for your day. You go about your morning routine. Everything is going off without a hitch. You grab your keys and get it to your vehicle and as you are driving down the road, you suddenly realize that you have lost drive power to your vehicle.
After 46 Years Minnesota’s ‘Golden Road’ Has Been Restored!
It's been nearly 50 years but Minnesota's 'golden road' has been restored. The 'golden road' is a portion of I-90 that runs through Faribault County, down in Southern Minnesota, and it's gold in color for a reason. When I-90 was being built to span America from the East to the...
Small Town Gets a New Bar & Grill as Shady’s Expands Locations
Whenever there is a new business in a small town I think it's a good day. We need more ways to support local, and this type of thing is perfect. This time we are heading to Randall, Minnesota which is just North of Little Falls. The Municipal Liquor Store in...
For the Love of Swimming, Stop Pooping in the Lakes!
Who is E. Coli and why is his being too high closing down beaches in Minneapolis?! I thought that was legal in Minnesota now... If you're going to the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival and was planning on taking a dip in Lake Harriet in-between bands, I've got bad news for you...and it's today's Sign of the Apocalypse.
Learn About the 16 Candidates Running for St. Cloud Council
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- There is a crowded field of candidates vying for a spot on the St. Cloud City Council. The three At-Large seats are up for election this year. Current council member Carol Lewis has opted to run for Mayor. Current council President Jeff Goerger is not seeking re-election. So the only incumbent in the race is George Hontos.
Have You Ever Been To Minnesota’s Famous ‘Halfway There Stop’?
No matter what the calendar says, it's always road trip season for many Minnesotans. There is a 'world' famous halfway there stop, that features delicious cinnamon rolls, homemade soups, and delicious dinners. Have you ever stopped at Tobies?. Tobies in Hinckley, right off I-35 you'll see the signs I promise,...
Kandiyohi County Deputy Injured in Crash
WILLMAR (WJON News) -- A Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Deputy was injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash Thursday near Atwater. Authorities say an on-duty deputy was driving a squad car when the deputy left the road and overturned. The deputy was pulled from the squad car and air-lifted to the hospital.
Jake Anderson Wants to be the Next Mayor of St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- There are six names on the Primary Election ballot for St. Cloud Mayor. Jake Anderson is making his second bid for mayor after unsuccessfully running for St. Cloud Mayor in 2001 while still in college. Anderson was the last of the candidates to throw his...
James Trantina Running to be Next St. Cloud Mayor
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud will have a new mayor next year. James Trantina is one of six people hoping it will be them. He has lived in the St. Cloud area for the past 15 years with his wife and four kids. Trantina bought Collins Brothers Towing...
Deadline Looming for Benton’s Got Talent Contest
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Time is running out to sign up for the talent contest at the Benton County Fair. Benton's Got Talent will be on Saturday, August 3rd from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on the Cottonwood Stage. In the Pre-Teen Division, the first place prize is $75,...
For Some Minnesotans, This Could Be A Different Kind of Side Hustle
Nobody probably wants to hear this, but Christmas Day is 159 days away. I realize that we are still celebrating a great stretch of warmer weather, but looking ahead to being ready for the shopping that you will want to do takes preparation. Where does that money come from? And...
Popular Minneapolis Bar Hits Significant Milestone
The art of achieving longevity? I’m not sure there is one. Especially with all the changes to our society of the last 20 years or so, for a business to be around a long time doesn’t seem to happen as much as it used to. With a quick...
Top Tier Rubik’s Cubers Take Over Minneapolis Convention Center
Hundreds of competitors have descended on the Minneapolis Convention Center this week to see who are the fastest "cubers" in North America. CubingUSA is hosting the Rubik's WCA North American Championship that started today and runs through Sunday, July 18-21, 2024. It's the second North American Championship for The World...
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Got Junk? American Pickers Are On The Hunt & Coming To Minnesota
Have you been gifted heirlooms from your family or relatives, and other than having sentimental value, have no idea if there is a monetary value for the items or collections you now own? Would you like to learn a bit more about the history of your unique items?. AMERICAN PICKERS...
Cushing Man Dies in Morrison County Crash
PARKER TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A Cushing man died in a one-vehicle crash Wednesday. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office responded to 230th Street west of Bison Road just after 3:00 p.m. The sheriff's office says that's about three miles west of Randall in Parker Township. Sixty-nine-year-old Bryan Wahl was westbound...
Driver Arrested After Rollover Near Royalton
ROYALTON (WJON News) -- A driver was arrested after rolling his vehicle. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened Wednesday at about 9:15 p.m. on 170th Avenue about one mile north of Royalton. The Sheriff's Office says 22-year-old Drew Shaw of Fort Ripley was traveling north when he...
Minnesota’s 14 Tiniest Towns: Have You Been?
CORRELL, MINNESOTA (POPULATION 20) Correll, Minnesota is a little town in West-Central Minnesota near the South Dakota border. According to census data, the population peaked at 176 in 1920 and has steadily declined since. In the 2010 census it was reported that there were only 18 households in the city.
Local Chef in National Competition Needs Your Vote!
If anyone is familiar with the Food Network, or has watched any of the holiday baking shows or watched The Chew when that was still on, you are probably familiar with celebrity chef Carla Hall. And she is heading up this competition to find America's favorite chef. Who will be...
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