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Grouse Numbers are Up in Minnesota; When to Fish This Weekend
The DNR has released preliminary results on the grouse population based on drumming counts. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. Schmitt describes drumming as when male grouse beat their wings quickly with the intent of signaling territory and attracting females. He says the DNR has people count the amounts of drumming. Schmitt indicates this is just an estimate which has been done every year since the early 1940s. He says the results show the drumming counts are the highest they've been since 1972. Schmitt says grouse go through population swings and this uptick in population doesn't insure good hunting this fall.
UPDATE: Quarry Park Drowning Victim Identified
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- The drowning victim at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve has been identified. The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office says 17-year-old Emmanuel Seward Jr. of Brooklyn Park died of accidental drowning. On Tuesday afternoon the Streans County Sheriff's Office received a call about a possible drowning at...
Beach Boys & John Stamos Surf Up Good Vibrations At The Ledge [PHOTOS]
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- The Beach Boys returned to The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park Wednesday night for the first time since 2021. Special guest John Stamos of "Full House" fame joined the band for the "Endless Summer Love" Tour with opening act Dave Mason. Mason went on at...
Police Conducting Search Of Eastside St. Cloud Home
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A police presence in east St. Cloud Thursday morning poses no danger to the public. The Central Minnesota Violent Offenders Task Force is conducting a search of a home and vehicles at 26 4th Avenue Southeast. Authorities say they can't release any information because it...
Avon Man Pleads Guilty to Causing High Speed Fatal Crash
ELK RIVER (WJON News) -- An Avon man has admitted to causing a fatal crash near Clear Lake last August. Twenty-three-year-old Hunter Buckentine is pleading guilty to criminal vehicular homicide and criminal vehicular operation. Sherburne County District Court records show Buckentine was driving westbound on Highway 10 when his car...
Costco Membership Prices To Increase; The Dogs Are Staying Put
A couple months ago I wrote about Costco hiking prices on popular products, including gasoline. They (allegedly) held off as long as they could before hopping onto the hike-wagon. Now, the cost to just shop at Costco is going up. Costco To Raise Membership Prices This Year. For the first...
Local Photographs Wanted For Postcards To Promote Paynesville
PAYNESVILLE (WJON News) -- A local community is asking for photographs to help promote the city. Paynesville will be printing postcards featuring submitted pictures for local lodging to have on hand so people can mail them while they stay in town or bring home as a souvenir. The hope is the postcards will encourage people to visit the area and then showcase some of the area's attractions.
Wanna Bust a Move With Goats at Anoka County Fair’s Silent Disco?
If 'attend a silent disco with farm animals' has been burning a hole in your bucket list, fear not: the Anoka County Fair has your back, fam. The Barnyard Beat Bash is July 26th at the Anoka County Fair (makes sense, right?). Barnyard Beat Bash at the Anoka County Fair.
Theme Announced for One of St. Cloud’s Largest Fundraisers
If you love to get dressed up, enjoy some great food, entertainment and enjoying time with many other like-minded people all getting together for a great cause, Holly Ball is for you. This year, Holly Ball is celebrating 50 years, and has announced the theme this year is "Seasons of...
Northern MN Bar Looking For Thieves That Took Their Signs
A Northern Minnesota bar and its patrons came back to work after the 4th of July only to discover that its signage had been stolen. The bar, which is located up in Britt Minnesota, does have outside cameras and the owners are hoping someone can help them ID the sign-stealing bandits.
Learn About the Origin of Holdingford During Holdingford Daze
Holdingford is a small town of 743 people in Central Minnesota approximately 25 miles from St. Cloud, Little Falls and Sauk Centre. Holdingford is featured this time on WJON's Small Town Series. I talked with longtime Holdingford residents Mike Odden and Herman Ebnet. Odden is a former teacher at Holdingford High School and current city council member. Ebnet is the Vice President of the Holdingford Historical Society.
Explore Sherburne Counties Hidden Gems: Self-Guided Garden Tour This Saturday
Looking for ideas for your lawn, garden, or other outdoor space? This event is for all of those folks who love enjoying time outdoors and creating beautiful spaces for their family and friends. It’s also for people who might live in a location where they just don’t get to be in nature every day. No matter what your reason, if you’d like to get out and see some beautiful gardens around the area, put this date on your calendar.
Largest Candy Store in Minnesota Has Changed Moving Plans
UPDATE: Apparently, after much talk about moving to another location, the owner of the Largest Candy Store in Minnesota, Robert Wagner, has decided that it's not a good idea for the store to move. It would have been a brand new build, but the location is not viable for a new build. So the store will remain at it's current location.
Have You Seen These Flags Flying in Minnesota?
As we all know, it’s a Presidential election year. Three candidates who are vying for the right to be one of, if not the, most powerful person in the world. And everywhere they go, we’re going to see the American Flag. Our flag is very recognizable, 50 white...
Sauk Centre Man Sentenced for Producing Child Pornography
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- A Sauk Centre man has been sentenced for producing child pornography. The U.S. Attorney's Office says 32-year-old Shawn Kulzer has been sentenced to 19 years and 7 months in prison. Kulzer began chatting with a minor using the Snapchat app in January of 2023. During the...
Neussendorfer One of Three Candidates Vying for Sauk Rapids Mayor
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Three men are running to become the next mayor of Sauk Rapids. Andrew Neussendorfer has been living in Sauk Rapids since 2013. He works for the city of St. Cloud in the IT department and he also owns his own small business. This is his...
Sauer Looking to Transition to Sauk Rapids Mayor’s Seat
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Sauk Rapids residents have three choices for the next mayor of their city. Nick Sauer has lived in Sauk Rapids his whole life. He's been a member of the city council since 2012. Sauer is an account manager for Border States Electric. He says the...
What Is the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota?
When people think of Minnesota, the first few things that come to mind is probably snow, or the number of lakes around the state. There’s a decent chance that they may think about the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves or Wild depending on how big of a sports fan they are.
SCSU Reveals New Long Term Campus Plan
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud State University has announced a new plan to create a more vibrant and connected campus. The new plan calls for the removal of several older buildings on campus that are currently not being used to create more green space, and a park like environment over the next several years.
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
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