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New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
Will the Rolling Stones Continue to Tour?
For the past several decades, fans have been speculating on just how long the Rolling Stones will continue, well, being the Rolling Stones. More specifically: How long will they continue to tour?. "The band still sounds very good, and it doesn't sound much different from before, and you all liked...
St. Cloud Man Sentenced for 2022 Murder
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A man who pleaded guilty for his role in a 2022 St. Cloud murder has been sentenced. A Stearns County judge Monday afternoon sentenced 55-year-old Paul Coleman to 16 years in prison for the shooting death of 39-year-old Michael Batsche. Coleman pleaded guilty to aiding...
Sammy Hagar on What Makes Joe Satriani Right for Van Halen Tour
Sammy Hagar explained why he was convinced that Joe Satriani was the right guitarist to represent Eddie Van Halen on the Van Halen tribute tour that kicked off this week. The pair have known each other for years and were been members of Chickenfoot together, alongside Michael Anthony. But in...
Let’s Get Chilly! MN Wind Chill Regular Season Finale is Saturday
MInNeSoTa SpOrTs sUcK. Other than the Minnesota Lynx. And the Minnesota Twins from the late 1900s (feel old? I do). Did you know that Minnesota has a professional sports team that clinched their division AND home field advantage a few weeks ago? The Minnesota Wind Chill's final tune up before the playoffs is this Saturday at Sea Foam Stadium in St. Paul.
Free Dilly Bar Day Sunday At St. Cloud Area Dairy Queen Restaurants
Ice cream lovers who have the Dairy Queen app and a "DQ Rewards" account can snag a free Dilly Bar on Saturday, July 21st at participating locations. DQ® is the perfect place to get a cool, sweet treat this National Ice Cream Day. For one day only on July 21, DQ® Rewards members can get a free Dilly® Bar, made with world-famous DQ® vanilla soft serve encased in a delicious coating, with a DQ® App order of $1 or more. Fans can exclusively access the deal through the DQ® App* available for download on iOS and Android devices. Download and sign up to be a DQ® Rewards member today to start enjoying app-exclusive perks and more!
Road Construction Woes? Here’s How To Easily Access St. Cloud’s Gardens
How in the world do we get around the city of St. Cloud this summer? I'm thinking a bicycle might be the best way. If however, you are coming to St. Cloud for shopping, eating, or a special event, we have so many road construction projects that you need to be aware of, and since it can be a bit overwhelming, I want to try to help you find your way to at least one very special location. Munsinger/Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud is a very popular location for visitors worldwide. It just so happens that we have 'Art Fair in the Gardens' happening this Thursday, and if you don't know what detours to take, you might be a bit stressed by the time you get there.
I-94 Project Between Monticello and Albertville Starts Soon
MONTICELLO (WJON News) -- A long-awaited road construction project in central Minnesota is getting started next week. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will start the three-year expansion of Interstate 94 between Albertville and Monticello. The I-94 Gap project will expand the interstate to six lanes, three in each direction, to close the gap along that corridor.
Buckvold Looking to Lead St. Cloud As Next Mayor
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud residents have a choice to make for who they want to lead the city for the next four years. Six people are running in the Primary Election for Mayor. Anne Buckvold was the first person to announce her candidacy. She says she was...
Support And Unity: Sherburne County Leaders Condemn Violence In Political Disagreements
(ELK RIVER) -- Sherburne County Commissioners are showing their support for the victims of Saturday's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Pennsvylvania. Sherburne County Board Chair Gregg Felber issued a statement on behalf of the board. “Our system of government is dependent upon the peaceful resolution of political...
Man’s Body Found After Jumping From Veterans Bridge
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The Stearns County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man who jumped off Veterans Bridge on Friday. Authorities say the Sheriff's Office along with the St. Cloud Police and Fire Departments responded to the area around the Veterans Bridge at Noon about a report of a man jumping into the Mississippi River.
Little Falls Man Hurt After Motorcycle Crash Friday
SWAN RIVER TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A Little Falls man was hurt after crashing his motorcycle on Friday. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office got the call about a crash south of Little Falls just after 7:00 p.m. Authorities responded to the scene near Great River Road and 130th Avenue. The...
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