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Two Hurt in Stearns County Crash Near St. Rosa
ST. ROSA (WJON News) -- Two people had to be taken to the hospital after a crash north of St. Rosa last week. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened at the intersection of County Roads 17 and 35 just after 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Authorities say 76-year-old Mary...
Have You Checked These Items Off Of Your St. Cloud Summer Bucket List?
We are now past the Fourth of July, which means that summer is halfway over in Central Minnesota. How many of these summer essentials have you been able to cross off your summer bucket list?. 1. ATTENDED SUMMERTIME BY GEORGE. If you haven't attended one of these weekly events this...
St. Ben’s, St. John’s Official Higher Ed Partners with MN United
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- The College of St. Benedict and St. John's University are the exclusive higher education partners for the Minnesota United soccer team. The schools have entered a three-year agreement with the Major League Soccer franchise. They say the partnership will increase the visibility of the schools to soccer fans at Allianz Field where the team averages over 19,500 fans per home game.
New Detour In Effect on Highway 23 Between Milaca and Bock
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A new detour on Highway 23 east of St. Cloud as crews continue improving the stretch of highway between Milaca and Ogilvie. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the newly paved portion of the highway between Bock and Ogilvie reopened on Friday and the portion of the project between Milaca and Bock closed Monday.
80s Christian Pop Star Coming To Minnesota This Fall
PRIOR LAKE (WJON News) -- An Award-winning contemporary Christian music star is coming to Minnesota. 6-time Grammy-winning artist Amy Grant will take the stage at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake on October 12th. In addition to her 6 Grammys, Grant has 26 Dove Awards, a star on the Hollywood...
Cards, Cash Stolen at Wedding Venue in Sartell
The Sartell Police Department are reporting gift cards and gifts were taken from a wedding venue when the wedding reception was going on. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says this has happened multiple times in the past week in the area. The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a...
Gaze Into Deep Space at the Bell Museum Star Party!
Bruh. Wanna do some time travel? We don't even have to slingshot around the sun or reach 88mph in a DeLorean...although that would be fun, too. The Bell Museum in St. Paul is throwing a Star Party this Friday (July 19th, 2024)!. Hot Magma Summer Star Party at the Bell...
Five Reasons The Ledge In Waite Park Is Minnesota’s Best Concert Venue [OPINION]
Since The Ledge Amphitheater opened its doors in Waite Park in 2021, my family has tried to make a point to see -at least- one show a summer at the beautiful venue located right here in our own backyard. In fact, just last week I took my six-year-old to his...
St. Cloud Intersection to Close Wednesday
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud intersection will be closed starting Wednesday as part of a larger project. The intersection of University Drive and Killian Boulevard will close Wednesday as part of the University Drive reconstruction project. The closure coincides with the University Bridge closure which shut down on Friday night.
Is THIS the Best Bloody Mary in Minnesota? It Could Be
Bloody Marys. People tend to take pride in their recipes for this drink. It's usually a morning drink to get you going into a day of day drinking, or something after the evening drinkies. Also, Bloody Marys can sometimes have some great "groceries" added on a skewer to your Bloody Mary. The usual suspects include cheese and meet. Some places can get very creative with those things... shrimp, chicken wings, even a hamburger or a piece of pizza. I mean, sometimes you have to wonder how the glass doesn't tip over.
The Job Seeker Market in the St. Cloud Area Could Be Changing
It is still more of a job seeker market in St. Cloud but that trend is starting to change for the first time since the pandemic. Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Talent Director Gail Cruikshank joined me on WJON. She says they have 5,500 jobs available within the 3 county area, as of last week. Cruikshank says they peaked at 8,000 jobs available in 2020 during the pandemic.
Art Fair in the Gardens Scheduled for Thursday
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Artwork will be featured in the gardens this Thursday. The annual Art Fair in the Gardens at Munsinger and Clemens Gardens runs from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Over 60 artists will have their work on display. Music performers include Paul Imholte from 11:00 a.m....
Discovered This Gem in a Tiny Town in Northern Minnesota [PHOTOS]
I love finding things that are cute, quaint, and has that small town feel when travelling within our great state of Minnesota. In recent years, there have been so many little craft breweries and wineries popping up all over in unexpected areas in Minnesta. This time, we are headed to a small town North of Brainerd, Crosby.
Think YOU Can Put on a Music Festival? There’s a Game For That
OpeDog Jam...that's my dream. One of them. A big music festival featuring my favorite bands that ends by 9pm on a Saturday, with all proceeds going to local animal shelters. There's a LOT that goes into putting on a music festival; and a lot more to make it successful. It's not just about getting bands: do you have enough toilets? Are they working? How's traffic flow?
Kids Can Take Class To Learn How To Stay Home Alone
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Kids can take part in a special class to gain skills for when they have to stay home by themselves. The Waite Park Police Department's Home Alone Safety Class will teach kids ages 9-12 a variety of topics such as preparing to stay home alone, online safety, basic first aid, fire and severe weather safety, and more.
Body Recovered from River in Sherburne County
ELK RIVER (WJON News) -- Sherburne County authorities say the body of a missing father has been recovered from the Mississippi River in the Elk River area. Sheriff's deputies say Wright County Water Patrol located 41-year-old Cody Jay Pope in the water Sunday morning near the Oliver Kelley Farm. Pope...
What You Need To Know Before Coming To Pierz Freedom Fest!
It's hard to believe that this weekend is the 11th annual Pierz Freedom Fest at the Genola Ball Fields. Headlining this year's festival is Chase Rice, with supporting acts of Phil Vassar, Lauren Watkins, and Mason Dixon Line. Here's what you need to know before you arrive at Freedom Fest.
The Oldest Bus Driver In The World Lives In Minnesota
Roger….I’ll remember that name forever. Roger was the name of my bus driver when I was in high school. I don’t remember when he started as our bus driver, but he drove bus for my brother and me; and was still driving bus for my brother’s children throughout their school years. Everybody loved him.
Get Ready For Another Round Of Construction On I-94 Next Week
If you are growing sick of the color orange, I'm sorry to tell you that more orange is coming to a roadway near you. A two-and-a-half-year road project will begin next Monday, July 22, and won't end until 2027. The area affected by the road construction? The road between Monticello and Albertville.
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