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Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Steely Dan Tell Trump Cover Band to Cover Their Anti-Trump Song
It’s well-known that, due to music industry contracts, it’s often impossible for artists to prevent their music from being used in ways they don’t like. In the instance of Steely Dan seemingly being unable to stop covers band Sixwire from performing “Reelin’ In the Years” at the Republican National Congress this week, the band decided to react by offering an alternative suggestion.
The Neil Young Song Inspired by Charles Manson
Before he was a convicted murderer, Charles Manson was an aspiring musician, who, at one point, rubbed shoulders with Neil Young. That was thanks to Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys. Wilson and Manson had become friends in 1968, occasionally making music, hanging out with girls and experimenting with drugs, none of which would have raised too many eyebrows at that time, even if Manson appeared a bit more intense than other people around him.
Deep Purple, ‘=1′: Album Review
Since signing a new record deal 11 years ago, Deep Purple has found new life in a career that seemed to have bottomed out at the turn of the century. The move coincided with the band's affiliation with veteran hard-rock producer Bob Ezrin, who's produced the band's past five albums, including 2020 highlight Whoosh! and =1, the 23rd LP of a six-decade run that now includes more than a dozen members among its ranks.
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...
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...
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