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For Some Minnesotans, This Could Be A Different Kind of Side Hustle
Nobody probably wants to hear this, but Christmas Day is 159 days away. I realize that we are still celebrating a great stretch of warmer weather, but looking ahead to being ready for the shopping that you will want to do takes preparation. Where does that money come from? And...
Popular Minneapolis Bar Hits Significant Milestone
The art of achieving longevity? I’m not sure there is one. Especially with all the changes to our society of the last 20 years or so, for a business to be around a long time doesn’t seem to happen as much as it used to. With a quick...
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...
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...
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.
Got Junk? American Pickers Are On The Hunt & Coming To Minnesota
Have you been gifted heirlooms from your family or relatives, and other than having sentimental value, have no idea if there is a monetary value for the items or collections you now own? Would you like to learn a bit more about the history of your unique items?. AMERICAN PICKERS...
Cushing Man Dies in Morrison County Crash
PARKER TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A Cushing man died in a one-vehicle crash Wednesday. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office responded to 230th Street west of Bison Road just after 3:00 p.m. The sheriff's office says that's about three miles west of Randall in Parker Township. Sixty-nine-year-old Bryan Wahl was westbound...
Driver Arrested After Rollover Near Royalton
ROYALTON (WJON News) -- A driver was arrested after rolling his vehicle. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened Wednesday at about 9:15 p.m. on 170th Avenue about one mile north of Royalton. The Sheriff's Office says 22-year-old Drew Shaw of Fort Ripley was traveling north when he...
Minnesota’s 14 Tiniest Towns: Have You Been?
CORRELL, MINNESOTA (POPULATION 20) Correll, Minnesota is a little town in West-Central Minnesota near the South Dakota border. According to census data, the population peaked at 176 in 1920 and has steadily declined since. In the 2010 census it was reported that there were only 18 households in the city.
Local Chef in National Competition Needs Your Vote!
If anyone is familiar with the Food Network, or has watched any of the holiday baking shows or watched The Chew when that was still on, you are probably familiar with celebrity chef Carla Hall. And she is heading up this competition to find America's favorite chef. Who will be...
Injuries in Two Vehicle Crash on Highway 23 in Stearns County
ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a crash on Highway 23 in Stearns County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 6:20 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Township. Both vehicles were heading north on the highway when one vehicle rear-ended the other. The...
Authorities Looking for Missing St. Cloud Teenager
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The Stearns County Sheriff's Office at the St. Cloud Police Department are asking for your help in finding a missing teenager. Sixteen-year-old Grisedia Gomez was last seen in St. Cloud on May 25th. She is a Hispanic girl, 5'4" tall, 200 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes, and her front teeth are framed in gold.
St. Cloud Council to Discuss Resolution on County Jail, Courts
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud City Council will discuss the future on the Stearns County Justice Center during its meeting on Monday night. Council member George Hontos has asked for a discussion on a resolution stating the city council's support for keeping the jail and court services downtown.
Joe Mauer Will Join These Former Minnesota Twins In Cooperstown On Sunday [GALLERY]
The election of Joe Mauer means that there are now 12 former Minnesota Twins players in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Although the Twins' franchise history includes players who were Washington Senators before the team moved to Minnesota in 1961, this list is exclusive to those who played in Minnesota.
Sign Your Teen Up For The 2025 Minnesota Trades Academy
Got a teenager who doesn't know what he/she will do after high school? Have them put those sandbox skills to use and learn a trade!. The Construction Careers Foundation is accepting applications for the 2025 Minnesota Trades Academy. The teens get to see firsthand what it's like to work as...
Give Blood, Get an Amazon Gift Card Event in St. Cloud
We have been hearing for years about how much the donations from people giving blood drop off during the summer months. This makes sense because of how busy people are during the summer, and people just aren't as available for, or thinking about those types of things like they might be during the colder months here in Minnesota.
Master Gardener’s Insights: Tackling Japanese Beetles In St. Cloud
THIS INVASIVE SPECIES HAS MADE ITS WAY TO ST CLOUD. Master Gardener Bill Cook joined me yesterday to talk about gardening on WJON and informed me that a pest we have all heard about has made its way to the St. Cloud area. He has found them in his gardens. This hungry little bug will eat your garden goods before you do if you aren't prepared.
And Here, I Thought We All Wanted to Eat At “Mee-Maw”‘s House
Have you eaten at a Cracker Barrel restaurant? They are known for their rustic feel, down-home country feel, general store, and "home cooking". People love going there for their breakfast foods, but they do also have other meals for lunch and dinner. Recently, their stock has been slipping a bit,...
Three Men Sentenced for Trafficking Guns on Snapchat
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- Three men have been sentenced for trafficking machine guns on Snapchat. According to court documents, in March of 2023, law enforcement learned of a Snapchat group. Members 19-year-old Rafael Wesley, 22-year-old Kyrees Johnson, and 21-year-old Avont Drayton used the group to facilitate the trafficking of machine...
Carol Lewis Looking to Be St. Cloud’s Next Mayor
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud residents are choosing a new mayor during this election season. Council member Carol Lewis is among the six candidates running for the job. Lewis served on the St. Cloud Area School Board for two terms and has been on the city council for three terms. She says she running for mayor because it feels like a natural progression.
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