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Traffic Switch Planned for Highway 23 South Gap Project
PAYNESVILLE (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be switching traffic over to the newly constructed lanes of the Highway 23 South Gap project this week. Starting on Thursday or Friday, traffic will be head-to-head with one lane in each direction from County Road 31 to County Road...
Bridge Deck Sealing in Sartell to Cause Traffic Delays
SARTELL (WJON News) -- Drivers in Sartell are being asked to find an alternate route around some road work on Thursday. The Stearns County Highway Department will be sealing the bridge deck over the Sauk River in Sartell. Flaggers will be controlling traffic on County Road 1/Riverside Avenue at the...
Week Three of the Summertime By George Concert Series
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- After taking last week off for the Fourth of July holiday, Summertime By George is back this week. The opening act is Kat Blue at 5:30 p.m. with the headliner the Shane Martin Band playing their "Songs of the South" Tribute to Alabama at 7:00 p.m.
What Central Minnesotans Should Know About Dementia
Dementia is more than just Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Pat Zook with the Dementia Community Action Network joined me on WJON to talk about what dementia is, its causes, and treatments. Zook says dementia isn't something that randomly happens but rather builds up over 20 to 25 years which includes changes...
Area Near HGTV Homes Heavily Damaged By Hurricane Beryl
The effects of Hurricane Beryl making landfall in Texas are being felt in an area once featured on a popular HGTV TV show. Millions were left without power after Hurricane Beryl slammed parts of Texas on Monday. Photos from the area show heavy flooding along the coastline, including Surfside, Texas.
Fall Not The Only Season Coming to Mystic Lake Casino
PRIOR LAKE (WJON News) -- Mystic Lake Casino will be a place for all seasons this fall. The iconic Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will play the Mystic Showroom in Prior Lake on October 11th as part of their "The Last Encores" tour. Valli has been a renowned singer...
This Major Change Coming to Minnesota Based Target This Month
Target. The place you run into to get one specific item and somehow you come out of the store after spending $100... oh, and sometimes forgetting that one item you went in there for in the first place. It's like a black hole. Target has gone through some changes over...
Two Teenagers Hurt In Rockville Crash On Monday
Rockville (WJON News) -- Two teenagers suffered minor injuries when they crashed their pickup in Rockville on Monday. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says they received a call at about 10:45 in the morning of a rollover on County Road 2. Deputies and Mayo Ambulance responded to the call and...
Discount Retail Store Found in Nearly Every State Shuttering Locations
Yet another discount store could be headed for disaster as it begins to close locations. Let's first look back at the first half of 2024 and the growing issues among discount retail stores. Family Dollar, which is owned by Dollar Tree, announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores throughout 2024....
Kids Can Discover Outdoors & More At SJP’s Explorers Camp
COLLEGEVILLE (WJON News) -- Kids in grades 5-8 will get to explore the great outdoors and learn at the same time for the next three weeks at St. John's Prep (SJP). The school is hosting its annual summer Explorers Camp from 8:00 a.m. to Noon over the next three Wednesdays.
Love For You From Coco Q: Today’s Pet of the Week!
She may have lost a battle with a porcupine, but she won our hearts: meet Coco Q, today's Pet of the Week from Tri-County Humane Society!. Coco Q is a neutered 18-month-old mixed breed 60lb lovebug. She's food-motivated (same, Coco Q, same) and gives mad wags for treats! She's done well with cats, kids, and other dogs. Coco Q is a happy and social gal, and would make a great addition to your happy home!
Minnesota’s Raptor Center Seeking Names for Baby Owls
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- The University of Minnesota's Raptor Center has some new ambassadors who want help naming them. The Raptor Center has acquired two baby Horned Owls to join their team of educators and people are being asked to weigh in on what they should be named. The...
New Fire Station in St. Cloud on the November Election Ballot
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Voters in St. Cloud will be asked to approve bonding for a new fire station when they go to the polls in November. During Monday night's meeting, the city council approved putting the question on the ballot asking for up to $43.5 million for Fire Station 6, which would be built in the southern part of the city.
Local Racetrack Makes Repairs From Lightning Strike Before Weekend Series
Weekends in Central Minnesota revolve mostly around attending activities that we can't do during the colder months. One of those weekend events that people tend to go to, is heading out to the local racetrack. The Ogilvie Raceway is making some repairs before racing resumes this weekend. The racetrack needed to repair some speakers and TVs after a lightning strike last weekend damaged the equipment.
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