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Minnesota Included In Mysterious Listeria Outbreak
Minnesota is one of twelve states named in a recent listeria outbreak, which has been linked to deli meats. 28 people in 12 states have become sick with listeria after eating sliced meats at deli counters in various states. The Outbreak has affected people from the following states:. New York.
Morrison County Deputy Hit By Vehicle In 2023 Recognized At Concert
The end of the 2023 Pierz Freedom Fest was marred by a Morrison County Deputy being hit by a vehicle, which left him in critical condition. On Saturday night, organizers of Pierz Freedom Fest surprised that deputy by recognizing him on stage before Chase Rice, the headliner, took the stage.
Monday Deadline to Sign Up for Minnesota Senior Games
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Monday is the last day to sign up for the Minnesota Senior Games in St. Cloud. Registration will close at the end of the day. Hundreds of athletes aged 50 and above from across the state and beyond will compete in over 15 events. The...
Get Ready! Pierz Freedom Fest Announces Its 2025 Headliner
Over the weekend the 11th annual Pierz Freedom Fest took place in Genola, and by all accounts, those in attendance seemed to have a great time. Before the headliner, Chase Rice took the stage at 10pm, the 2025 Pierz Freedom Fest headliner was announced to the excited crowd. Going into...
What Is Minnesotan’s Favorite Ice Cream Flavor?
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream”! That old saying rings true pretty much year-round, but especially this time of year, with the warmer weather and the natural Vitamin D that is being poured into us. There’s something about eating ice cream that just brings a...
You HAVE to See These Crazy Minnesota AirBnBs [PHOTOS]
If you are trying to plan a weekend getaway or a staycation in Minnesota, and would like to add a bit of uniqueness to your stay, check out these great AirBnBs across the state. Because if you are going to do a staycation this summer because travel can be fairly pricey right now, this might be the way to go. And it's fun.
Nearly 320 Employees Laid Off at St. Cloud Distribution Center
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Around 320 employees will be jobless by the end of the year after officials at Fulfillment Distribution Center, Inc. (FDC) in St. Cloud announced the permanent closure of its facilities. WJON News first told you about the possibility of the plant closure in April. FDC...
Injuries in 2 Vehicle Crash in Benton County
SARTELL (WJON News) -- Several people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Benton County. The incident happened at about 10:00 p.m. Sunday at Highway 15 and County Road 29 in Sartell. A van driven by 50-year-old Peter Ziegler of St. Joseph was going west on the county road while...
Gas Prices Rise in Minnesota, Fall Nationally
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Most of the country has seen a reprieve from rising gasoline prices, thanks to weaker-than-expected gasoline demand. Gas Buddy says while a good portion of the country saw average gasoline prices decline, severe weather completely knocked out power to a major refinery outside Chicago early last week, immediately impacting gas supplies to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan.
Recall Placed on Popular Brand of Off Road Vehicles
It’s summertime, and one of the favorite activities this time of year is going off road. To be honest, going off road is a favorite hobby year-round. To make the experience the most fun and successful, having the proper equipment is one of the most important aspects. And when...
Update: Police Release Name of Body Found
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Sauk Rapids Police have released the name of the man whose body was found in a park on Sunday. The Midwest Medical Examiners officer has identified the victim as 34-year-old Devon Majersky. His family has been notified. Officials have not released his cause of death...
“Table Talk” Backed Into A Corner With New Games
"Cornered" is a new game out from a local designer in Paynesville, MN, Ben Borgerding. It is a light strategy game that only takes about 10 minutes to play. A perfect filler-type game for game nights. It is one of the new games we discussed on "Table Talk" on Saturday. You can pre-order it at getcornered.com and Games By James as a few copies in store now.
Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term. The 81-year-old Democrat made the announcement in a statement on X just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as...
Jason Mraz Bring Pop Music Mix To The Ledge [PHOTOS]
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- The Ledge Amphitheater was the place to be on Saturday night. Jason Mraz helped fans dance the night away with his Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride Summer Tour. People got to hear many of his top hits like "I'm Yours," "The Remedy (I Won't Worry),"...
Tour Of Saints Still Going Strong After 40 Years
ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) -- It was a great day for a bike ride in St. Joseph on Sunday. The annual Tour of Saints took place with three different lengths to choose from to see the city and surrounding area. Over 800 people took part in the tour which has...
Waite Park City Council Passes Drone Ordinance
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Operating drones in the City of Waite Park now has some guidelines. The Waite Park City Council unanimously passed the city's drone ordinance at its last meeting. The ordinance outlines regulations for flying drones by the city, police, and the public. The public rules include...
One Person Hurt In Crash Near Clearwater
LYNDEN TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a single-car crash near Clearwater on Saturday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says at about 5:00 p.m. an SUV driven by 22-year-old Nisha Walker of St. Paul was going west on I-94 when she left the road and rolled into the median.
Sartell’s Mill District Gets Special Visitor
SARTELL (WJON News) -- The Sartell Mill District achieved another milestone on Friday. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Matt Varilek visited the site. Varitek, Mayor Ryan Fitzhum, Representative Tim O'Driscoll, and other dignitaries toured the site and discussed future redevelopment plans. The Mill District received...
Surprise Guest Wows Crowd At Yacht Fest [PHOTOS]
The first-ever Minnesota Yacht Club Festival took place on Friday at Harriet Island in St. Paul. A massive crowd was on hand to see Durry, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Head and the Heart, Gwen Stefani, and Alanis Morisette. The day started off on a down note when the...
One Person Hurt In Motorcycle Crash
NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- One person was hurt when they crashed their motorcycle on Friday night. The Minnesota State Patrol says a Yamaha Motorcycle ridden by 49-year-old Rick Gronseth of Benson was going west on Highway 9 at about 7:00 p.m. Authorities say Gronseth was ejected from his bike and went into the north ditch.
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