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The Oldest Bus Driver In The World Lives In Minnesota
Roger….I’ll remember that name forever. Roger was the name of my bus driver when I was in high school. I don’t remember when he started as our bus driver, but he drove bus for my brother and me; and was still driving bus for my brother’s children throughout their school years. Everybody loved him.
Get Ready For Another Round Of Construction On I-94 Next Week
If you are growing sick of the color orange, I'm sorry to tell you that more orange is coming to a roadway near you. A two-and-a-half-year road project will begin next Monday, July 22, and won't end until 2027. The area affected by the road construction? The road between Monticello and Albertville.
Kids Can Take Class To Learn How To Stay Home Alone
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Kids can take part in a special class to gain skills for when they have to stay home by themselves. The Waite Park Police Department's Home Alone Safety Class will teach kids ages 9-12 a variety of topics such as preparing to stay home alone, online safety, basic first aid, fire and severe weather safety, and more.
Body Recovered from River in Sherburne County
ELK RIVER (WJON News) -- Sherburne County authorities say the body of a missing father has been recovered from the Mississippi River in the Elk River area. Sheriff's deputies say Wright County Water Patrol located 41-year-old Cody Jay Pope in the water Sunday morning near the Oliver Kelley Farm. Pope...
There Will Be So Much To Do This Week in Sauk Centre
A week of fun has kicked off in Sauk Centre, as their “Margaritaville on Main Street” is underway. On Wednesday, starting at 11, Bear Trap Crazy Days will feature an all-day Happy Hour with $3 rails and taps. Then at 6 in Sinclair Lewis Park, South Meats North Food Truck will begin serving ahead of the weekly free concert, this week features Dana and the Bottlerockets.
Two Hurt in Crash Involving Motorcycle, Pickup in Benton County
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Two people on a motorcycle were hurt in a crash with a pickup. The Minnesota State Patrol says both vehicles were traveling on 35th Avenue Northeast to go north on Highway 23 when they collided at about 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Twenty-five-year-old Derrick Lamont of Onamia...
Gas Prices Fall in Minnesota, Rise Nationally
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30 per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.49 per gallon. The national average price of diesel has...
Law Enforcement in Rice and Foley Looking for New PAL’s
For many parents, finding things for their kids to do during the summer is an ongoing challenge. And for a lot of those parents, they would like to be able to have their kids learn from the activity in some way. For those in the Rice community, you’ve got an...
Mike Conway One of Six Candidates for St. Cloud Mayor
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- For the first time in decades there is an open race for mayor in St. Cloud. Council member Mike Conway is one of six people vying for the job. He has lived in St. Cloud since 1991 and he has worked for Wolters Kluwer for the past 23 years. He says his job has allowed him to travel to 49 of the 50 states so he's seen firsthand what other cities are doing well, and what we could be doing.
Overnight Fire in Southern Minnesota Claims 2 Lives
Montgomery, MN (KROC-AM News) - The State Fire Marshal has been called to investigate a deadly house fire in Le Sueur County. The Sheriff's Office says the fire was reported around 1 AM at a rural home near Montgomery. The 911 call was from one of the victims who reported that she and her husband were trapped in the burning home.
Wisconsin Mansion Ice Cream Social Features Live Music And Tours
Summer in the Twin Ports means we need to get out and enjoy it when we can. The season is generally short but thankfully there are lots of opportunities free or low cost for the whole family to enjoy. One of my favorites to attend each year is the Ice...
Your Complete Guide to the 2024 Rice County Fair in Faribault
County fair season is off and running across southern Minnesota. This week, it's time for the Rice County Fair in Faribault. The 2023 Rice County Fair runs this Wednesday (7/17) through Sunday (7/21) at the Rice County Fairgrounds in Faribault. It's five big days of food, fun, attractions, entertainment, rides, music, competitions, grandstand events and more.
Minnesota Zoo Now Offers A “Feed The Animals” Tour
Zoos can be fun for the whole family, and it seems like in the last ten years they have been getting better at offering more for people to enjoy. Some are having adult only nights with live music and also featured family days with plenty of activities beyond just seeing the animals.
Minnesota Police Department Offers Scam Safety Tips
Scammers keep getting more clever and the tech is also getting better with mirroring legit services in order to get our personal information and money. Most of us know someone who has been scammed in some way and I always say, don't trust any text, email, or even some phone calls. Instead go right to the actual source as messages might not be what they seem.
Authorities Investigating Apparent Drowning in Southern MN Lake
Lakeville, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Dakota County Sheriff's Office is reporting an apparent drowning. Very little information has been released, but the Sheriff's Office has indicated that deputies responded to an active water incident at Antlers Park in Lakeville late Saturday afternoon. The report indicated a man had gone underwater in Lake Marion and did not resurface.
Stewartville Firefighters Battle Blaze at LRS Recycling Facility
Stewartville, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Stewartville Fire Department was called into action Saturday after a fire broke out inside a recycling facility operated by LRS Waste Management. A news release on the incident says Stewartville firefighters were dispatched to the recycling transfer center on the southwest edge of Stewartville...
Severe Storms Are Possible in Minnesota Sunday Night
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Morning showers and thunderstorms move out leaving behind hot and humid conditions Sunday afternoon. Thunderstorms should develop upstream in the Dakotas Sunday evening and track into western Minnesota tonight into Monday morning. Storms could be strong to severe. The primary concern is damaging wind gusts and...
Gorecki Guest House Celebrating 15 Years Of Helping Families
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- CentraCare's Gorecki Guest House is celebrating 15 years of helping people have an affordable place to stay when a loved one is in the hospital. The house opened in 2009 and provides short-term lodging to people who have someone close in the St. Cloud Hospital. It has helped over 40,000 people from all over Minnesota, the United States, and 14 countries from around the world.
Minnesota Ended Fiscal Year With $421 Million in Extra Revenue
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - Fiscal year 2024 for the State of Minnesota officially came to an end on the final day of last month and a new state report shows overall state tax collections for the 12 month period were hundreds of millions of dollars higher than predicted.
Historic St. Paul Attraction Open To Public For A Limited Time
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- People can take in the unique panoramic views of a historic St. Paul attraction for a limited two-day open house. The Highland Park Water Tower observation deck will be open for viewing on July 20th and 21st. Located off of Snelling Avenue and Ford Parkway...
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