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Some Special GOATs Are Coming To Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- A GOAT of a different kind is coming to Minnesota in September. The Gold Over America Tour (GOAT) is an exhilarating show of gymnastics superstars featuring Simone Biles and the best female and male competitors from around the world. The tour has announced the additions of Asher Hong, Hezly Riveria, Shane Wiskus, and Yul Moldauer to the cast of Biles, Jordan Chiles, Casimir Schmidt, and more.
Sartell ‘Rolls Out’ New City Employee
My son is six and he LOVES to mow the lawn for us. Yeah, yeah... I know things will probably change when he gets older, but for now we just let him do his thing. We have a push-mower, so he gets a little jealous over the neighbor's zero-turn mower. I will admit that it does look fun and convenient but I will also admit that I am cheap, so I tend to keep things until they don't work anymore.
The History of SCSU’s Oldest Existing Building and Stewart Hall
The oldest existing building on St. Cloud State University's campus is Lawrence Hall. The first Lawrence Hall, named after long-time faculty member Isabel Lawrence, opened in 1885 as a dormitory for women. SCSU Archivist Tom Steman says it was destroyed by fire in 1905. The new Lawrence Hall was built in 1905 on the same spot as the first building and is currently used as both a residence hall and for employee offices.
Coffee Bar Closes In Downtown St. Cloud After 1 Year
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A downtown St. Cloud coffee shop has closed. Oblivion Coffee Bar and Mercantile located at 27 7th Avenue North last day of business was on Thursday. The sign posted on the door says after much consideration they have made the difficult decision to close the store and say thank you to the community for their patronage and memories.
Officials to Break Ground on I-94 Gap Project Friday
ALBERTVILLE (WJON News) -- A long-awaited road construction project in central Minnesota is getting started with a groundbreaking ceremony. Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan will join state and local leaders to kick off the I-94 Gap project between Monticello and Albertville. The three-year project on I-94 will expand the interstate to...
St. Cloud Area Teams in State Amateur Baseball Tournament
The Class C and B State Amateur baseball tournaments start this weekend in Belle Plaine, Green Isle, Jordan and Shakopee. The lone St. Cloud area team playing in the Class B state tournament is the Cold Spring Springers. They will play the Minnetonka Monarchs Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in Shakopee.
Road Trip! There are 6 Paul Bunyan Scenic Stops in Minnesota
Paul Bunyan and Babe the blue ox. one of the most famous icons associated with Northern Minnesota. But I always think of the two statues that are located in Bemidji. I don't usually think of the others that are in different places, but all in Northern Minnesota. And I certainly didn't realize that there are 6 stops that you can make on a "Paul Bunyan Road Trip".
The 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival is Tomorrow!
The Minnesota Rockabilly Festival will feature live music from Lena & The LoveKills, Hot Pastrami, and Kinda Fonda Wanda. More info can be found on Hackamore Brewery's event page. The Northland has its fair of terrific homes that hit the market. They could be properties rich in history, lakefront properties,...
Minnesota’s D.A.R.E. Program To Pivot From Drugs to Cyberbullying
Remember the D.A.R.E. program in school? We were never ever ever ever ever ever gonna do drugs, because the lion in a t-shirt (and NO PANTS) told us not to and to also snitch on our parents if we caught them doing drugs, whether it was recreational drugs or prescription drugs. We didn't know the difference, we just saw "drugs" and snitched.
Sherburne County Closes Cold Case of Baby Found in Box
ELK RIVER (WJON News) -- A cold case involving a newborn baby found in a box in Sherburne County has been closed without filing charges in the case. The baby was found dead alongside a roadway in Santiago Township on April 23rd, 1989. Authorities were unable to determine the baby's identity at the time.
Where Is Minnesota Looking At Adding A New Freeway?
I've been waiting years for some road relief, and while it's not coming to the St. Cloud area, at least in terms of a new freeway, the state of Minnesota is looking at converting a highway in the North Metro into the newest freeway. The move would eliminate stoplights and add over or underpasses for those intersections.
After 10 Years Popular MN Tubing Park Will Be Back This Winter
Winter. It's coming whether you like it or not. And yes, there are some Minnesotans that absolutely love winter, and when the rest of us say anything about it, we get the "well if you don't like it, move". By the way, we all like the 4 season changes, we just wish winter wasn't quite so long and extreme. For the record, I loved last winter. It was perfect.
Waite Park Man Sentenced for 2021 St. Cloud Bank Robbery
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- A Waite Park man has been sentenced for holding up the Wells Fargo bank in St. Cloud in 2021. A federal judge has sentenced 39-year-old Ray McNeary to six-and-a-half years in prison. On May 6th, 2021, McNeary went into the Wells Fargo Bank at 200...
Man Sentenced in St. Cloud Shooting That Injured Four People
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The last of three men involved in a south St. Cloud shooting that injured four people has been sentenced to 74 years in prison. A Stearns County jury found 28-year-old Bryant Garth II guilty on four counts of aiding and abetting 1st-degree attempted murder, four counts of 2nd-degree assault with a gun, and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Choo-Choo! Check Out This ‘Big Boy’ During It’s ‘Heartland’ Tour This Fall
If you are a fan of trains, or your kids are, you might want to look into taking a road trip while the kids are still out of school. Union Pacific just unveiled that its Big Boy train is heading out on a Heartland of America Tour. The tour is expected to last 8 weeks but unfortunately won't make it to Minnesota.
Look Up! Minnesotans Can Experience A Rare Event Monday Night
Minnesotans are in for a treat next week, and it will give you something to celebrate on a Monday! The next full moon is coming up on Monday, and it's not a normal full moon, in fact, it is a rare type of full moon. It's called a Supermoon Blue Moon, and Minnesotans will be able to enjoy it Monday night, as long as we have clear skies.
Heads Up! Changes In Traffic Pattern to Busy St. Cloud Traffic Circle
If your drive to and from work hasn’t been affected by road construction this summer, consider yourself lucky. We understand that crews are limited to working during the warmer weather months, and winters are brutal on the roadways around the area, so the push to get as much done as possible between spring and October is key.
Why McDonald’s Collector’s Cups Are Way Different (and Better) in Canada
McDonald's in Canada just hits different. Not only do they have tastier McFlurry flavors and a wider selection of McNugget sauces, but they also now have better collector's cups. What Are McDonald's Collector's Cups?. At one time, collectable cups were a staple of McDonald's promotions. Dating as far back as...
What Does It Mean When You Are Visited by a Cardinal?
Cardinals seem to be everywhere, bringing with them their familiar (and quite complicated!) song. The red flash can almost surprise you, and these feisty birds seem to be fully aware just how entertaining they are. What does it mean when you spot a cardinal?. There are many iterations of the...
Exhausted Teachers Show Before and After First Day of School Looks in Viral Videos
It's a lot of work to get kids ready for the first day of school. First, you have to secure all of their required supplies and maybe even some new clothes for the year. Then, you have to deal with a different schedule while getting them out the door at a reasonable time.
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