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Completing my thirteenth year at 1390 Granite City Sports with your weekly amateur baseball (Town Team) reports. Including game summaries, upcoming schedules, league standings, tournament summaries and an occasional special interest feature. The plan is to continue to include: Arrowhead West/Section 2B: Cold Spring Springers, Moorhead Brewers, Moorhead Mudcats, Hamel Hawks, and Sobieski Skis, Central Valley League, Sauk Valley League, Victory League South and Stearns County, New London-Spicer, Paynesville Pirates the Regal Eagles of the County Line League teams and the Foley Lumberjacks formerly of the Sauk Valley League, now the Victory League along with Sobieski Skis, St. Stephen Steves, Avon Lakers, St. Wendel Saints, Opole Bears, Freeport Black Sox, Royalton River Dogs and Nisswa Lightning, throughout their league playoffs, regional and state.
52nd Litomysl Summer Festival July 28th South of Owatonna
The annual Litomysl Summer festival is set for Sunday, July 28th at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church just south of Owatonna. The 170 families of the parish will host the event, which is one of the largest summer parish festivals held in Minnesota each year. The country style festival draws people from all over.
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,...
Prison Likely For Rochester Man Arrested After Illegal U-Turn
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man with a history of DWI-related offenses and drug possession convictions is expected to receive a prison sentence for his most recent run-in with the law. 32-year-old Gatwech Biel Wiel was arrested in April after a Rochester Police Officer on patrol initiated a...
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.
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.
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,...
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...
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.
Open Letter To The Names on the Wall at This Minnesota Culvers
Open letter to the hundreds of names on the stars at this Culvers in Minnesota,. You don't know me, and I promise, I wasn't stalking you while you were munching on your Butterburger the other day at this Culvers in Minnesota. But, seeing you show up made me pause for a moment while I was ordering my meal the other day. I was in complete awe and was overcome with gratitude. Again, you have no idea who I am and most people don't know my story, but because you said "Yes" to adding that extra $1, you said "Yes" to helping make a dream possible. A dream that I know a bit too well.
What You Need to Know About Barefoot Driving in Minnesota
Just the other day, I saw a guy walking into a Kwik Trip without shoes on. I know that we've heard the phrase, "no shirt, no shoes, no service", but this guy did not care. He walked in, grabbed what he needed, checked out at the self-checkout line and off he went. When he hopped in his car and drove off without shoes on, I started to wonder if it was legal or illegal to drive barefoot in Minnesota.
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...
Rochester Woman Accused of Running Over Woman at Local Taco Bell
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester woman was arraigned today in Olmsted County Court on charges alleging she drove away after running over a woman in the parking lot of a Rochester restaurant. According to the criminal complaint, 40-year-old Lindsay Jo Hawkinson was allegedly driving her boyfriend's car with...
How To Build a Chicago Style Hot Dog
The top dawg is the Chicago-style dog when it comes to hot dogs. Nothing else compares. First, you need to know the important rules of construction. These steps aren't difficult but they're vital when being authentic. We're talking about legendary food here, you can't just run at it without some...
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...
Wisconsin Resort Just Dubbed One of the World’s 10 Best
Nestled in the heart of a tranquil forest, this resort has been celebrated as one of the world's best, according to Travel & Leisure's readers. This luxurious haven, renowned for its serene ambiance and impeccable service, continues to enchant visitors from around the globe. World's Best Awards from Travel +...
Guilty Plea in Rochester Child Pornography Investigation
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - An Olmsted County judge today ordered a psychosexual evaluation of a Rochester man to prepare for his sentencing for a child pornography conviction. 35-year-old Graeme Douglas Campbell entered guilty pleas today to two counts of possession of child pornography. Under the terms of his plea...
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.
Two Minnesota Cities Now Ranked Top Recreation Spots Nationwide
WalletHub conducted a thorough analysis of the 100 largest U.S. cities to determine the best places for recreation in the country, and two Minnesota cities have earned high marks in the national study. Now, what makes these rankings so special? WalletHub didn’t just pull these numbers out of a hat....
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