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Grant To Help Central MN United Way Educate About New Financial Aid Forms
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- United Way of Central Minnesota (UWCM) has received a grant to help people apply for financial aid for college. UWCM was awarded a $60,000 grant from the Educational Credit Management Corporation to provide support to people for filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-2025 school year.
Bravo Burritos Premieres On ‘America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow’ [WATCH]
A segment of "America's Best Restaurants Roadshow" featuring St. Cloud's Bravo Burritos has hit YouTube. The video is hosted by ABR's Danyel Detomo who went to Bravo on Good Friday to tape the video for the YouTube channel. Co-owners Mike Lardy and Sam Hennen are featured making three dishes --...
Traffic Safety Tips for 4th of July Weekend
1) Patience - Grabow says increase your following distance. He says many accidents can be avoided if people increase their following distance. 2) If you're vehicle were to break down - Grabow suggests getting your vehicle off the road to the right shoulder as quickly and safely as possible. He says move the vehicle right of the shoulder if possible. Grabow says you should know your location and call in your emergency so help can arrive.
It’s A Yankee Doodle Dandy Of A Weekender
Fireworks, fireworks, and more fireworks are in store for the 4th of July and your extended weekend. If you are not too tired from all the colored lights, sales, and 4th hoopla, The Weekender is here with some non-4th of July things you can do for some weekend fun. If you want your event included in The Weekender, email us here.
Where to Watch Fireworks in Minnesota
AURORA - Celebrate the week-long Aurora Patriotic Days with a fireworks display at Red Top on July 3 at 10 p.m. AUSTIN - Find food trucks, bingo, live music, a beer garden, and more at Austin's Freedom Fest. Fireworks will take place July 4 at dusk in the Bandshell Community Park.
5 Fisher-Price Playsets That Every Kid Wanted
As Barbie fever took over the world, I thought it was interesting how nostalgic people get when talking about the Barbie Dreamhouse Playsets. For me personally, I was all about the Fisher-Price Little People Playsets. Where is the Fisher-Price Little People movie?!. Not unlike Barbie, Little People Playsets and accessories...
Four (Not True) Reasons Minnesotans Have The Nation’s Highest Average Credit Score
According to Experian, Minnesota has the highest average FICO score in the United States. Here are four reasons why that is the case. #1 WE CAN'T LEAVE OUR HOUSE SIX MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR. Lets face it, from October to April we are pretty much stuck where we are....
UPDATE – Arrest Made In Incident Near Rockville
ROCKVILLE (WJON News) -- One person has been arrested for a restraining order violation near Grand Lake. In an update to a story WJON told you about earlier this week, on Monday, the Stearns County Sheriff's Office says they were called to a home on County Road 8 in Rockville for a Harassment Restraining Order violation and gunshots fired.
St. Cloud Business Eyeing Property in Airport Business Park
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A longtime St. Cloud business is looking at buying some property in the St. Cloud Airport Business Park. St. Cloud Economic Development Authority Executive Director Cathy Mehelich says St. Cloud Industrial Products Incorporated intends to move its Monumental Sales Division out to the St. Cloud Airport Business Park.
Target Teams Up with Shopify to Offer More
For years, Target has been a favorite for people, not just in Minnesota, but around the country, for quality products. Some will argue that their prices are reasonable, but it’s hard to argue the quality of choices you get at Target. The selection of items they offer isn’t a...
St. Cloud Rox Home For A Pair Of Holiday Weekend Games
The St. Cloud Rox will host games on Friday and Saturday night over 4th of July weekend. The Rox are playing against the Thunder Bay Border Cats Wednesday and Thursday in Canada before returning home this weekend. On Friday night the Rox will host the Mankato Moondogs for a 7:05...
8 Charged In Central MN Human Trafficking Case
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Eight people have been arrested and charged for human trafficking in the St. Cloud Area. The Central Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force says seven people were arrested for attempting to purchase sex, a gross misdemeanor, and one person was arrested for felony-level electronic solicitation of a child.
Survey Says This is the Best Milkshake in Minnesota – Agree?
I love those old time places that will give you a milkshake that comes in an old fashioned tall glass with the tin can with the left overs in it. It feels like you know you got a great milk shake. Or malt, whichever you prefer. I feel like the...
The Best Waterfall Hike in Minnesota – It’s a “Must See”
I love to be able to hike around most anywhere in the United States. Checking out the state parks around the United States and experience what each of them has to offer is fun to do, if you are in an area with a great state park. One of the...
Unveiling The Magic: Ideal Months For Milky Way Gazing
This is the best time of year for you to see the Milky Way. As a kid growing up on a farm in Princeton, I really took the nighttime sky for granted. I thought everyone everywhere could see what we saw. In the pitch black, with no city lights, you...
Minnesota Motorist Cited After Being Caught Going 106MPH
Hear that barking sound? Yup, that's the dog days of summer calling out to Minnesotans to enjoy the weather. Summer also means more knuckleheads out on area roads some on two wheels, others on four wheels. Recently a motorist in Chisago County was cited for reaching speeds of more than 100mph.
Electric Squad Cars Will Soon Patrol Streets Of Sartell
SARTELL (WJON News) -- The Sartell Police Department will be getting some new squad cars. The city will be getting four new all-electric vehicles to be used on patrol and for other tasks. Sartell's application to the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization was approved to receive funding for the new...
Soaking Rain Possible in Minnesota on 4th of July
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Multiple rounds of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall are expected for the 4th of July into Friday. Most areas are expected to see 1-2" of rain but locally higher amounts of 3-4" are possible. Isolated severe storms are possible Thursday afternoon along with a few tornadoes.
New Gym Opening in Crossroads Center Mall
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- A new gym is coming to the Crossroads Center Mall. According to its website, Crunch Fitness is opening a 40,000-square-foot facility at 4101 West Division Street in the mall next to Ulta and DSW. They say the gym will offer classes, cardio, free weights, multiple...
Lane Closures on Highway 169 in Central Minnesota Start Monday
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A road construction project on a major north/south highway in central Minnesota will cause slowdowns and delays. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says eight miles of Highway 169 between Milaca and Princeton will be resurfaced. Starting Monday, drivers will encounter single-lane closures in both directions...
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