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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...
This Country Song Is the Most-Played Bar Song Right Now
Country music is dominating bars across America. Four of the Top 5 songs played on digital jukeboxes are country songs, including a new No. 1. Previously, Chris Stapleton's "Tennessee Whiskey" was the most-played song on TouchTunes. He slides to No. 2 overall, which is still amazing because the hit is almost 10 years old.
‘Fixer Upper’ Star Clint Harp Finds a Buyer for Famous Waco Home — See Inside! [Pictures]
Former Fixer Upper star Clint Harp has found a buyer for his charming home in Waco, Texas, and they're getting a nice discount on the famous property. According to online property sites, the carpenter, podcast host, author and star of Magnolia Network's Renovation Road first listed his house for $650,000 on April 8, 2024. He reduced the asking price to $550,000 on May 17, and subsequently accepted an offer. The deal went into pending status on June 27.
Second COP House Planned for St. Cloud’s Southeast Side
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The plan to create St. Cloud's second Community Outpost is moving forward. On Monday night the city council is expected to approve a renovation agreement for the city-owned building at 10-10 Park in southeast St. Cloud. The city has received a $475,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice.
Jelly Roll’s Wife Rescued a Possum — and Almost Kept It as a Pet! [Watch]
Jelly Roll's wife Bunnie Xo has a soft spot for animals of all description — especially the ones that aren't considered conventionally cute. One of the animals that she's been hoping to add to the family is a opossum, and that dream almost came true this week when one walked into a humane trap on the family's property.
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.
Luke Bryan’s Birthday Cake Was Slightly NSFW [Picture]
Luke Bryan's wife Caroline returned from a social media hiatus to wish her country superstar husband a happy birthday on Wednesday (July 17). It's family tradition to share silly photos on birthdays, and Caroline didn't disappoint with her round-up of photos to celebrate Bryan's 48th birthday. Highlights included the singer rocking head-to-toe yellow spandex — part of a Halloween couple's costume, where he dressed up as a wedge of cheese to his wife's mouse — plus a silly photo of him popping his head out of what looks like it might be a tour bus window.
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.
Do You Know What The Most Deadly Home Appliance Is?
Next time you are at home, take a look around at all of your appliances that you have. Which one do you think is the most dangerous? Believe it or not, there is a real answer to that question, and if you have a gas stove in your home you could be living on borrowed time.
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,...
Community Celebrates Improvements Made To Rogers Entertainment Center
When was the last time you went out to see a movie at a theater? For me, it WAS somewhere between 7 and 10 years ago. I say WAS because I had the chance to check out the improvements to the Emagine Rogers theater last night, and all I have to say is WOW!
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.
Steven Schiller Making 2nd Bid to Be St. Cloud Mayor
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Early voting is underway right now for the August 13th Primary Election. Steven Schiller is one of the six choices St. Cloud residents have to be the next mayor. He was also a candidate for mayor four years ago when he finished in the top...
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