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Elvis Costello and Daryl Hall at Radio City: Review and Set List
Elvis Costello and Daryl Hall's joint tour came to New York City on Tuesday night, specifically to the showplace of the nation, Radio City Music Hall. For those scratching their heads after hearing those two names together — this writer included when she initially heard it several months ago — there is a history. Four decades ago, Hall contributed harmony vocals to one of Costello's albums, 1984's Goodbye Cruel World, on a song called "The Only Flame in Town." (Hall also appeared in the accompanying music video. From Costello's album liner notes: "Naturally, my romantic rival was Daryl, but my only real humiliation was in having a Columbia promotion woman hector the makeup girl: 'Make him look handsome,' while a very hungover Daryl sat in the next chair looking like a movie star. His hair was perfect.")
Thomas The Train Will Visit Minnesota In August
The most famous train on Earth is making an appearance in Two Harbors, Minnesota in August. Thomas the Train will bring his friend Sir Topham Hatt to Minnesota's only stop on August 2nd through the 4th and 9th through 11th. Tickets to the event start at $22 for ages one...
Several Former St. Cloud Rox Players Selected In MLB Draft
Seven former St. Cloud Rox players were selected in this week's Major League Baseball Draft. Charlie Condon (Georgia) was selected third overall by the Colorado Rockies, making him the highest-drafted player in Northwoods League history. Condon spent the 2022 season with the Rox. He was named to the All Star...
YUCK! If This Shows Up – What is It, and How to Get Rid of It
If you haven't noticed, it has been raining a lot. Like A LOT! I guess Mother Nature is trying to make up for the last two years of a drought. But for real... it's a bit much. And now, this gross stuff has shown up in my landscaping... mulch. What...
Moondance Jam Sets Deadline to Get Refunds For Tickets
If you were looking forward to the national headliners at Moondance Jam this year only to be disappointed with the cancellation of the national bands, the deadline to get a refund is fast approaching. You have until Thursday (July 18th) at 5pm CST to call in. Moondance Jam Ticket Refund...
Join Central Minnesota’s Vibrant Music Scene With The Musicians Collective
How many of us have fond memories of being in a band or choir during our school years? Perhaps you are like me, and you still have that old Bundy flute hiding in the deepest darkest corner of your closet. If you are 14 or older, it's time to dig...
Rockin’ Randall! Did You Know There Is A ‘New’ Restaurant In Town?
For those that live in the Randall area, there is a 'new' restaurant in town, as the old muni now has new owners and a new name. The new spot where you can pull up a stool and have an ice-cold beverage is Shady's Bar & Grill. Personally, it's great...
Could A.I. Prevent Car vs. Deer Collisions For Minnesotans?
Deer are stupid. Like, REALLY stupid. Can we agree on that? No, we can't. Hopefully, we can at least agree that deer going through your windshield is a bad thing. I've never had a deer go through my windshield, but they've managed to run into the side of my car and poop down the side of it. At least in northern Minnesota, hitting a deer is a right-of-passage for new drivers.
Closing Time In Brainerd As Newspaper Printing Facility To Close Down
It was a sad day for community members in the Brainerd area yesterday. The Brainerd Daily Dispatch newspaper announced it was closing its local printing facility and moving its operations to the Detroit Lakes area by the end of September. In a sign of the times post from the newspaper,...
Award in Philanthropy Recipients Announced by CMCF
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The Central Minnesota Community Foundation has announced the recipients of this year's Awards in Philanthropy. Mark Thelen will be receiving the Alex Didier Award in Philanthropy. It recognizes a person or couple who has significantly contributed to the field of philanthropy in the region. Mark Thelen is the founder of Thelen Advertising.
Do Local Political Candidates Need to Engage Better?
It's easy to see around Central Minnesota that this is an election year. And I’m not even talking about the race for the White House. I’m specifically talking about the races for the local offices. For those that are seeking office on the local level, first let me...
Don’t Miss This Free, Fun Family Event in Central Minnesota
Sundays! Outside of possibly going to church and having lunch with your family, what do you look forward to about Sundays?. It's the last day of the weekend, and some people use the afternoon for a chance to take a nap. We’ll need that extra boost of energy during the weekend at some point, right?
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
Step Right Up: Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 Sherburne County Fair
(ELK RIVER) -- It's fair time in Elk River. The Sherburne County Fair opens Thursday and runs through Sunday (July 18-21) at 18335 Joplin Street Northwest. The fair opens at 8 each morning and closes at midnight Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The fair closes at 5 pm on Sunday, July 21st.
Search Warrants Turn Up Haul of Stolen Property
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Law enforcement agencies in West Central Minnesota released information Tuesday about a number of stolen items that they recovered last month. On June 25th agents with The West Central Minnesota Drug and Violent Crime Task Force gathered information that lead to the execution of two search warrants in Pope County and an additional search warrant in Grant County.
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
Stearns History Museum’s John Decker; My Life [AUDIO]
History has been his life. Longtime Stearns History Museum employee and award winning John Decker joined me on WJON for our My Life series. Decker was born in Richmond and grew up with his 3 siblings and parents in Cold Spring. John's father, Wally and many of his uncles worked in the granite industry in Cold Spring. He says his mother, Bernice also worked at Cold Spring Granite as well after his sister, Pat went into grade school. John is the oldest sibling in the family so he was often tasked with taking care of his 2 bothers and 1 sister. He described his family as not the wealthiest in town or the poorest. John says his mother was kind of trail blazer by working at the time he was growing up. He says she sold encyclopedias before taking a job working in the office at the granite company.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kicking Off Recruitment Campaign
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota is kicking off its back-to-school campaign. Starting Monday, they are running a recruitment campaign to secure 60 new adult mentors by August 30th. The Central Minnesota agency has more than 130 littles waiting for a big, and that...
Rod Argent Shares Recording Plans Following Recent Stroke
Rod Argent has responded to the support he received following news of his recent stroke, and revealed that he plans to keep recording music despite his retirement from touring. His management issued a statement last week announcing his stroke, noting that the cofounding Zombies singer and keyboardist would "need several...
St Cloud Drivers – Its a Roundabout – Not a 4-Way Stop
Just as there is some construction going on for a couple of them in the SE area of St. Cloud, it sounds like a great time for a refresher. Louder for the people in the back... a roundabout is NOT a four way stop. I know this may sound like...
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