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What Is Minnesota’s Best City For Dog Lovers?
A recent survey by notable internet publication LawnStarter has ranked the United States' most 'dog-friendly' cities for 2024. The top cities in the country were Scottsdale, AZ; Asheville, NC; Santa Fe, NM; Tucson, AZ and Santa Monica, CA. Unfortunately no Minnesota city made the top 200 (and St. Cloud didn't...
How the Feds Are Cracking Down on Shady Online Reviews For Products and Businesses
Remember that time you fell for those great reviews only to receive a piece of junk in the mail?. Or maybe you were tempted by a "diner's" delicious description of a restaurant's food that turned out to be slop. Those misleading reviews may soon be a thing of the past.
August Tornado in Melrose Could Have Been Worse
The city of Melrose withstood a confirmed EF-1 tornado on Saturday August 3 with damage to portions of the town. The tornado was on the ground for a short period of time from 8:10 - 8:16 p.m. Melrose Mayor Joe Finken joined me on WJON. He explained the tornado had sustained winds of 95 miles per hour which came from the north and moved southeast. The northwest portion of town was initially hit when an industrial park was impacted when a couple of tin roofs were ripped off including one owned by Melrose Metal Works. Finken says the roof spun around and hit Tri Plex apartments which included 2X4's that went through walls and damaged garage doors on one structure.
Cathedral Football Looking to Build on Last Season’s Momentum
The Cathedral football team won 4 of their last 6 games to finish the 2023 campaign 4-6. After starting the season 0-4 Cathedral posted 3 straight shutout wins over Paynesville, Royalton and Maple Lake before losing a tight 14-12 game against Kimball to close the regular season. Cathedral posted a 25-7 playoff win at Milaca before falling to section champion, Annandale 48-8 in the 2nd round.
Gilby’s Apple Festival to Offer 4 Weekends of Minnesota Fall Fun!
Fall is in the air (then summer's coming back with a vengeance, and then fall-like weather returns). Well, it's in the trees at least; the leaves are turning. And Starbucks is jumping the Basic Shark by releasing their pumpkin spice latte well before Labor Day. I love fall (the season,...
Night of Music in St. Joe to Benefit St. Joseph Fire and Rescue
I love these types of events - live music with a great band, outdoor event when it's nice out, and lots of people from the area that you know all supporting a great cause while having an awesome time. One of these events is happening tomorrow night (Friday) in St....
Time is Running Out to Save Money on a 2025 Valleyfair Gold Pass
Just wandering around Corn Fest at Valleyfair and already thinking about next summer?. If you're one to plan ahead - and love to save money - then you're running out of time to be able to do both at Valleyfair next summer! 2025 Silver AND Gold Passes are on sale, but only for a couple more weeks!
Red Truck Ice Cream Rolls Into The Hearts Of Cold Spring [PHOTOS]
COLD SPRING (WJON News) -- Red Truck Ice Cream in Cold Spring has taken a long-vacant historic building in Cold Spring and turned it into a thriving business. Julie and Bob Sabo opened the shop a little over a year ago at 113 Main Street. The building was originally built...
Welcome to “Bump” Season in Central Minnesota
Just as the seasons change and we move from warmer weather to fall, we’re also in a transition season of another kind in Central Minnesota. For some drivers around Central Minnesota, it’s almost as if the orange cones, barriers and signs have become accepted as part of the environment. What I’m trying to say is that some drivers have become so used to orange clad reminders of work being done on the roads that they forget what all this means.
Ready, Set, Grill! Wing And BBQ Showdown This Weekend
Looking for wings and a good time this weekend? Look no further than downtown Pierz, as the Pierz Area Commercial Club is hosting its 2nd annual Walkin' Wings contest, as well as adding a Kansas City BBQ Society-sanctioned event, on Saturday. Last year, the inaugural year, Walkin' Wings was a...
Who Has the Best Deli Sandwich in Minnesota?
There are a lot of “Best of” polls out there that try to highlight the very best that each state has to offer. I sometimes question how authentic those can really be unless a widespread effort was put in to the research before getting to their conclusion. I...
“That’s my dad!”: Gus Walz Tearfully Cheers On His Father
CHICAGO (AP) -- Gus Walz sat in the front row for the biggest moment of his father's life, and his pride exploded out of him. “That's my dad!” the 17-year-old yelled. He stood, tears streaming down his face, and pointed to his father, Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, who was accepting the Democratic nomination for vice president in a speech to thousands of people in a packed arena and millions more watching at home.
Hutchinson Woman Named 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- A Hutchinson woman has been named the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Nineteen-year-old Rachael Visser represented McLeod County during the ceremony held Wednesday night a the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Visser will serve as a goodwill ambassador for the nearly 1,800 Minnesota dairy farm...
Wave of Fact-Checks Follows Renewed Tim Walz Minnesota, Somalia Flag Claims
Another day, another national news media organization has fact-checked the "Minnesota's New Flag is Based on the Somali Flag" theory. "Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s selection as the Democratic vice-presidential contender spurred false suggestions on social media, that he changed the state’s flag to resemble that of Somalia." The...
In Defense of People and Stores That Decorate Early for the Holidays
With the news that Starbucks is bringing back Pumpkin Spice Lattes earlier than ever in 2024, we can expect the usual predictable social media backlash:. "It’s still summer—why?" "Can we at least finish August first?" "Not ready for fall yet!" "Can we get through one season at a...
Clark Park Preserves History Of The Neighborhood
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud officially has its 100th park. Mayor Dave Kleis dedicated Clark Park at a ceremony on Wednesday afternoon in front of members of the neighborhood and city officials. Mayor Kleis thanked members of the city, the neighborhood, and friends of Clark Field, and spoke...
Viral Posts Allege Costco’s Fountain Drink Cups Are NSFW
A belief that the cups used for fountain drinks at Costco are a bit risque´ is gaining traction thanks to viral social media posts. But this also might be a case of "maybe it's just you who sees it this way." What People Are Saying About Costco's Fountain Cups.
St. Joseph Exploring the Idea of a Social District
Anoka, Minnesota has a social district and St. Joseph Mayor Rick Schultz says they are looking at that as a potential option for their community. A "Social District" is a specific area which allows people to purchase and drink beer, wine, or a cocktail from a licensed business and walk through a defined area of the city including public spaces such as a sidewalk or street to allow for participation in a district event/activity.
Lynx To Retire Legendary Former Player’s Jersey Saturday
The Minnesota Lynx will honor one of the franchise's all time great players on Saturday at Target Center. Maya Moore, who played for the Lynx from 2011-2018 before stepping away from basketball at age 29, will see her #23 jersey raised to the rafters before her former team hosts the Indiana Fever.
20 Fascinating Photos Showing How Gigantic Zoo Animals Are Weighed
Ever wonder how a zoo knows the exact weight of its elephants or how tall to post a giraffe's feeder?. A zoo in Europe is providing a behind-the-scenes look at how its staff keeps track of the height and weight of its animal residents. Needless to say, they have to...
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