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Hormel Releases New SPAM Flavor
AUSTIN (WJON News) -- A popular lunch meat has added a new flavor to its brand. SPAM has released its latest variety, Korean BBQ. Hormel Foods says the new flavor is sweet and spicy featuring a blend of umami and Korean-inspired spices and is a tribute to SPAM's popularity in Korean culture and the growing trend of Korean BBQ on menus across the country.
Severe Thunderstorms Race Across Much of Minnesota Saturday
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A line of severe thunderstorms raced across parts of Minnesota Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The severe storms developed in northwestern Minnesota, bringing hail, damaging winds, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and flash flooding as they worked their way into central Minnesota. Small hail, gusty winds,...
Everything We Know About Donald Trump Rally Shooting Victims
Two people are reportedly dead and another person critically injured after the apparent shooting at the Donald Trump campaign rally. The horrific shooting took place at 6:13 PM on Saturday (July 13) while Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to new reports, the alleged shooter was killed in addition to at least one attendee in the crowd.
Donald Trump Bloodied During Rally Shooting: REPORT
Former President Donald Trump was left bloodied during a campaign rally during an apparent shooting. On Saturday (July 13) at 6:13 PM, at least seven popping noises reverberated at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents were seen tackling and covering Trump who was at his podium speaking when the popping noises took place and he immediately grabbed his ear almost instantaneously after the popping sounds were made. Trump was photographed bloodied on his ear, cheek and teeth.
Updates And New Games On “Table Talk”
WJON's show about board gaming, "Table Talk" airs every other Saturday at 8:00 a.m. after the news opposite the Woods Garden Show. Today we gave an update on a few games that launched on crowdfunding platforms, and games due to launch soon, and discussed some new games recently released. In case you missed it, below are some games we discussed and links for the projects or game information.
Missing Little Falls Teen May Be In St. Cloud
UNDATED (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is asking for help in locating a runaway. The BCA says 17-year-old Shikita Jones of Little Falls had been staying with a relative in the 1400 block of Minnesota Boulevard in St. Cloud. On May 25th, Jones was reported as a runaway by the relative.
See Inside Jimmy Buffett’s $7.25 Million Palm Beach Home
Another of Jimmy Buffett's sunshine-filled homes located in Palm Beach is up for sale, this time for $7.25 million. The three-bedroom residence, which dates back to 1925, is located just a short walk from the beach. Though the house itself is not enormous, the compact space offers privacy with tall hedges and a white picket gate. Buffett purchased the home back in 2002 for $802,000.
Foley Crash Sends One Person To The Hospital
GILMANTON TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a crash near Foley on Friday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says at about 2:45 p.m. an SUV driven by 45-year-old Jessica Olson of Otsego was going south on Highway 55. Meanwhile, a van driven by 23-year-old Alyssa Painschab of Maple Lake was stopped at a stop sign on east 55th Street Northeast.
Watch Stevie Nicks and Harry Styles Perform Together in London
Stevie Nicks brought out a special guest at her concert on Friday night at Hyde Park in London: Harry Styles. When Nicks appeared for her encore, she performed "Rhiannon" and then introduced Styles who joined her for "Landslide." It was dedicated to Nicks' late Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie, who would have been celebrating her 81st birthday.
20 of the Most-Attended Rock Tours Ever
Bigger doesn't always mean better, but it sure can be impressive when it comes to tour attendance. For those with enough star power and popularity, performing live becomes something borderline uncontrollable, with tens of thousands of people showing up for each show. "Our concerts do have a lot in common...
LA’s Record Plant Studio to Close After 55 Years
The revered Record Plant studio in Los Angeles is set to close after 55 years, reports stated. The groundbreaking facility – one of the first to feature a "living room" environment for artists instead of lab-like conditions – has been a key part of rock history since in opened in 1969. But commentators suggested it had become a victim of technological changes in the music industry.
Why Stewart Copeland Prefers Life Outside the Police
Stewart Copeland said he prefers life beyond the Police as he recalled disappointment over songs he'd brought to the band that didn't make it into their catalog. But he admitted his writing style didn't really match the trio's musical approach, and said it had worked out for him in the long run.
St. Cloud’s Coborn’s, CentraCare Make List of Biggest Minnesota Employers
Two St. Cloud-based companies have made this year's list of the 40 biggest employers in the state of Minnesota. In an analysis done by The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal [behind paywall], employment numbers for St. Cloud-based CentraCare shrunk in 2024 from 2023 levels, while St. Cloud-headquartered Coborn's Inc grew. Health...
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
Elvis Costello Gets Creative With Band Lineup Following Illnesses
Elvis Costello is rolling with the punches on his 2024 joint tour with Daryl Hall. After two of his band members, Davey Faragher and Charlie Sexton, recently fell ill, Costello performed with just drummer Pete Thomas and pianist Steve Nieve. "Elvis Costello would like to announce that, as two members...
St. Cloud Construction Workers Have Seen a 2.1% Wage Increase
Despite wage growth, few industries have seen those bumps stay in the overall positive after being adjusted for inflation (succinctly referred to as 'purchasing power'). One industry has, and it's even a booming one. Construction, and not all states are experiencing the boom like Minnesota is. St. Cloud Metro Construction...
St. Cloud Man Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud man faces a handful of charges after a search warrant on Thursday allegedly turned up drugs and a gun. The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force served the warrant in the 500 block of 8th Avenue North in St. Cloud. Authorities say...
Frank Zappa’s ‘Apostrophe’ Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Box
Frank Zappa's only Top 10 album, 1974's Apostrophe ('), will be released as a six-disc set for its 50th anniversary later this summer. The expanded reissue - which includes the original album remastered as well as live tracks and session rarities from the era - will be released on Sept. 13.
How Much Minnesotans Pay For Energy Usage, Compared
You may think it's hot now, but don't worry: it'll get worse. We're not yet to the dog days of summer. Every time my air conditioner kicks on I swear I can see my bank account getting drained at an alarming rate. Speaking of rates: where does Minnesota land compared...
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