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Illinois Town Evacuated After Heavy Rain Causes ‘Imminent’ Dam Failure
More reports of damage are continuing to come in from Monday night's storm that ripped across Illinois and Wisconsin, with one town being evacuated because of the threat of flash flooding. The National Weather Service has several Flash Flood Warnings in effect at the time this article was published, with...
Could Minnesota’s Gophers Have A Breakout Year This Year?
July is a popular month for college football fans, for a couple of reasons. It’s the last month without their team doing something that puts them closer to the season, and it’s the month that publication that is considered college football’s bible is released. I’m talking about...
One Killed, Five Injured in Late-Night Minneapolis Mass Shooting
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- One person was killed and five others were injured in a mass shooting that occurred in Minneapolis. Officers responded to the gunfire around 11:30 Monday night near an encampment. A news release issued by the Minneapolis Police Department says the shooting happened on Franklin Ave. East...
The FIVE WORST Colleges in Illinois for 2024
What qualifies as a "bad college?" One of the most crucial factors to consider when evaluating a college is its graduation rates. If your students aren't graduating from your college, what are you even doing? It's that simple. As someone who attended several different colleges and universities, I won't put...
One of America’s Best Summertime Lake Towns is Close to Rockford
If you live in the Rockford area and are staring at summer with little to no budget for a vacation, is there a town that might be worth the drive for a little trip?. Thrillist released their list of America's Greatest Lake Towns to Visit This Summer, and lo and behold, they included a town in Wisconsin.
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.
Celebrate Creativity at the LEGO Brick Convention in Rochester
Did you know that LEGO has been named "Toy of the Century" twice? Those little bricks, combined with some imagination, have led to amazing creations and lots of fun times. If you have a LEGO lover in your life, you’ll want to make plans to attend the LEGO Brick Convention coming up this fall in Rochester, Minnesota. Organizers say the family event is a celebration of everything LEGO.
Best Poutine I’ve Ever Had Was From A Minnesota Food Truck
As soon as I finished eating the poutine, I returned to the window of the food truck and asked where they would be tomorrow. It was that good. We were at the Aurora Parade for Independence Day (the parade is actually on the 3rd), and we planned to eat at the parade.
Warning: Avoid Swimming In This Toxic Minnesota Lake
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but right now, only 9,999 are fit to swim in after a warning was just posted about staying out of this toxic lake. The hot, humid summer weather that's been prevalent across the North Star State this July might make you want to take a dip on one of our 10,000 lakes to cool off, right? But local officials in this Minnesota city are urging you to avoid any contact with this lake that's now unsafe.
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...
Investigation Reveals New Information About Southern Minnesota Drowning, Identifies Victim
Lakeville, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities have released more information about an apparent drowning that occurred on a southern Minnesota lake on Sunday. First responders were dispatched to Lake Marion in Antlers Park in Lakeville and reported recovering the body of a male drowning victim. The man was one of three...
Where You Can Get the New SPAM Flavor in Minnesota
Just a few days ago, Minnesota-based company Hormel announced a brand new SPAM flavor. People are super excited to try it out! But where can you find it in Minnesota?. This new flavor is the 12th permanent SPAM flavor, according to KARE 11. Jennesa Kinscher, senior brand manager for SPAM,...
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...
Minnesota City Now the Best for Renters in Entire Midwest
If you're a renter, did you know that the best city for you in the entire Midwest can be found right here in Minnesota?. If you watch any of those real estate shows on networks like HGTV, then you know that a common refrain is how most of the subjects of each episode can't wait to get out of their current living situation, usually a rental or a situation where they're staying with friends or family, and into a home they've purchased.
These Baby Birds Took Over Our Campsite In Northern Wisconsin
I've never considered myself a birder, but after this weekend that may have changed. We were camping at Totogatic Park near Minong, Wisconsin. We were in a new section, which they opened recently just west of the original campsites. We were playing bags, when my daughter got distracted. She gasped...
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...
If You Like Odd Pizza Ingredients, This Might Be the Best in Minnesota
Do you like crazy pizzas? There are strange ingredients on some pizzas. There has always been the debate with pineapple. I personally like it. Pineapple is great grilled, if you have never tried that, you should. But I feel the same way with pineapple on pizza. Not sure any other fruit would taste good when it's warm. Pineapple is yummy.
Discover The Celestial Spectacle: Minnesota Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing Tips
Summertime is the perfect time to do a little stargazing, and with the beginnings of the Perseids Meteor Shower, in combination with our warm summer nights, you have an opportunity to see a lot of activity in the nighttime sky. PERSEID SHOWER HAS BEGUN. The Perseid shower started on July...
Call Her Lollipop Lily: Today’s Pet of the Week!
We're not sure if she does a shaky rockin' dance, but you don't want to pass up your chance...with Lollipop Lily, today's Pet of the Week from Tri-County Humane Society!. Lollipop Lily is a neutered 4-month-old mixed breed. She's a bit bashful, but friendly. Not much else is known about Lollipop Lily, as she came to TCHS with her brothers and sisters from another facility. Stop by TCHS and see if Lollipop Lily is the perfect flavor of furry friend for your family!
Trash To Treasure: Rockford Woman’s Amazing Find in the Trash
People throw out the craziest stuff on trash day in Rockford, and I would know because, shameless to say, I'm a lowkey "dumpster driver". I've gotten free bookshelves, office desks, tv stands, ottomans, and my favorite so far: a 1950s Midcentury Spindle Magazine Rack Table. Someone in my parents' neighborhood put it at their curb and I didn't think it was worth anything until a friend showed me it's going for $300+ online! Incredible find, by far.
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