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Mirror, Mirror on the Recall? Do You Own This Mirror?
When it comes to home decor, mirrors are a popular choice. Not only are they used for allowing you to see what you’re wearing or how your hair looks, mirrors are also used to tie together the decorative design and feel of a room. My wife loves to decorate...
Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris has introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the nation as “the vice president America deserves” at a raucous rally in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania. Harris selected Walz as her No. 2 against the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and Ohio...
Favorite Country Female Artist Coming Back To Minnesota in 2025
Carly Pearce hasn't let her We-Fest heckler keep her from coming back to Minnesota. Carly Announced this week that she will be performing at Treasure Island Resort & Casino Island Event Center in 2025. CARLY'S COMING BACK TO MINNESOTA IN 2025. Carly will be performing at Treasure Island on Thursday,...
Why was Minnesota's Governor being talked about so much on Chinese social media?
In 1989, Walz was in China teaching at "the Foshan No 1 High School under a Harvard University volunteer" program. "Chinese social media users have been discussing how Mr Walz spent a year teaching in the south-eastern province of Guangdong in 1989 - a topic that was trending on Weibo with 12 million views."
Mille Lacs County To Host Big Time Family Craft Fair
The Mille Lacs County Fairgrounds will be buzzing with activity August 17th and 18th with what is being described as a “Massive Craft Fair and Family Event”. From 10-4 each day there will be vendors, food trucks and tons of activities for the kids to enjoy. There will be over 200 small businesses and entrepreneurs on hand during the event.
Major Retailer Gets Backlash Over Plus-Size Clothing Options
A clothing retailer with 165 stores across the country has come under fire for what some social media users are calling a pullback from their plus-size clothing options. Forever 21, like many stores that once dominated shopping malls, has seen its share of struggles in recent years. The chain filed for bankruptcy in 2019 only to be bought out of bankruptcy in 2020.
NWS Confirms At Least 4 Tornadoes in Southern MN
UNDATED (WJON News) -- The National Weather Service says they have confirmed at least four tornado touchdowns in southern Minnesota on Monday evening. They say more confirmations may be yet to come. Two supercells initially developed over Nicollet and Watonwan Counties, then strengthened while tracking southeast. The supercells eventually formed...
Trump Rally in St. Cloud Has Big Price Tag
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The rally for Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump, and his Vice Presidential running mate JD Vance, held in St. Cloud on Saturday, July 27th was not cheap. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis says the total cost the city invoiced to the Trump campaign is $208,935.17....
Experience Stillwater’s ‘Treats Trail': A Tasty Tour Of Unique Shops
It's this cute little touristy town where Minnesota goes to hang out for a weekend. Or go antiquing. Or shop at boutiquey stores and specialty shops. Or a biking or dining destination. And then there are the treats. No trip to Stillwater is complete without a gourmet ice cream store...
Sartell Schools Seeking Help To Add Improvements For Golf Teams
SARTELL (WJON News) -- An area school is asking for help to provide some needed improvements for one of its sports teams. The Sartell-St. Stephen School District has started a fundraising campaign to raise $50,000 to convert the first bay in the school's maintenance shed to an indoor practice space and purchase a simulator for its golf teams.
Harris Chooses Walz as Running Mate in Upcoming Election
Kamala Harris now has a running mate for the upcoming election. The Associated Press is reporting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is set to become the pick for vice president. The 60-year-old Walz has served as Minnesota's governor since 2019. He spent time in Congress in the early 2000s following a career in the military and as a high school teacher.
Community & Environment Focus Of Green Fair Folk Festival
LITTLE FALLS (WJON News) -- It's all about community and caring for the environment at an annual celebration on Wednesday. The Green Fair Folk Festival at the St. Francis Convent in Little Falls will have a wide array of entertainment and educational opportunities for people to enjoy. There will be...
Save a Muah For Mukwa: Today’s Pet of the Week!
If all that's missing from your life is a sweet, gentle giant of a pupper, then you're in luck! Meet Mukwa (MOO-kwah), today's Pet of the Week from Tri-County Humane Society!. Mukwa is a spayed two-year-old Lab/Retriever/Mix who came to TCHS as a transfer from another facility, so not much is known about her background. What TCHS DOES know is that she's been a sweet, mellow gal with a magnetic personality! Volunteers who've walked Mukwa noted that she walks very politely on a leash. She's a thick gal, too, but she hasn't been a big barker while at the shelter. Save a *muah* for Mukwa!
Driver Hurt in Single Vehicle Crash Near Albany
ALBANY (WJON News) -- The driver was hurt in a single-vehicle crash in Stearns County. The Sheriff's Office says the incident happened at about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday on County Road 10 near Albany. Forty-eight-year-old Jamie Bischof of Eden Valley said he was reaching for an item in the vehicle...
Get Ready For The Biggest Car Show In Minnesota This August
PANTOWNERS CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET THIS SUNDAY AUGUST 20TH. The 49th Annual Pantowners' Car Show & Swap Meet is taking place at the Benton County Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 18th, 2024. The Pantowners Car Show is always the 3rd Sunday in August, and this year will be another amazing show.
It’s a Minnesota Tradition But – Have You Tried It?
This tradition is so strange...to me, anyway. But I've heard about these festivals going on around the area for most of my life. And quite honestly, I never understand why people actually partake in it - as in the actual eating. Although the festival itself is a good time... even if you do not partake in the namesake.
From Garden To Plate: The Timeless Charm Of Fried Green Tomatoes
If you like tangy, salty, and crispy, then you just might love this recipe that my Mother-In-Law Nannie Mae Howard shared with me during my many years in Kentucky. My Dad has the most beautiful garden I've ever seen. He's a true pro. After years and years of working on the farm, planting vegetable and flower gardens, he and my Mom were a great team, and he's still doing it. He's got one of the most beautiful vegetable gardens I've ever seen.
How to Get FREE Popcorn & Low Priced Movies at Marcus in Waite Park
Going to the movies in an actual movie theatre is starting to be almost a thing of the past. There are movies (in my opinion) that really do need to be seen on the big screen with the surround sound and atmosphere. I tend to put movies into those catagories; see in the theatre or wait until it's out on some streaming service.
Hold On To the Taste of Summer in Minnesota
This time of year, hopefully you’re getting to have a little more down time. Something more leisurely than the normal work week. If you’re like me, when I’m more relaxed, I like to munch on some snacks. I’ve been focused on losing weight lately and trying to...
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