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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...
Rice Will Be Showing Off Hot Rods Next Weekend
Let's face it, finding quality family time is hard to come by these days. We're all so busy and if we're being honest, so tired most of the time. Many folks are planning what they’re going to be doing each weekend, trying to take advantage of the great weather and enjoy some time with your family.
When Times Were Tough, What Did Central Minnesota Families Serve
One of the great things about doing live radio is sometimes you never know where the conversation will go. Yesterday morning was one of those times. A conversation about hot dogs and peach ice cream went into a conversation about the foods our parents served to us when we were kids when times were tough, and money was tight.
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
‘Conde Nast Traveler’ Unveils Minnesota’s Lake Country to the World
As anyone trying to get around on Highway 10 on a Friday afternoon can attest, "up north" is a popular weekend destination for many of us. And for good reason -- it's a beautiful area filled with fun places to eat and drink and shop and relax. And beautiful scenery.
Carly Pearce + Megan Moroney Both Say This Female Country Artist Is Next to Explode
Want to get ahead of the next hot thing in country music? Let Carly Pearce and Megan Moroney — two of country music's biggest artists right now — help. The time is now for women in country music — with Lainey Wilson sitting as the reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year, that couldn't be more apparent. So, who'll be next?
Now We Know Why Riley Strain Was Kicked Out of Luke Bryan’s Bar
Riley Strain was kicked out of Luke Bryan's Luke's 32 Bridge bar just minutes before his death on March 8. Now, we know why. An autopsy made public last month didn't share this final detail, but a new, more thorough release of video and police notes reveals this and more.
20 Copycat Snacks Being Investigated by Feds for Containing THC; Misleading Consumers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on companies that are creating copycat versions of popular snacks and infusing them with delta-8 THC. In a joint press release, the two organizations said it has issued warning letters to five different companies across the U.S....
Ryan Seacrest Selling Staggering $22 Million Napa Valley Estate — See Inside! [Pictures]
Ryan Seacrest is selling off his stunning estate in California's Napa Valley, and pictures show a spectacular property in a secluded setting. The 49-year-old host of American Idol and Wheel of Fortune has listed his 5-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom, 10,750-square-foot home in the heart of California's wine country for $22 million, according to the Robb Report. That asking price breaks down to $2,047 per square foot and a monthly payment of $147,988.
Post Malone Debuts Unreleased Country Songs During Nashville Show
Post Malone treated an intimate crowd of fans to multiple unreleased songs off his upcoming F-1 Trillion album. In collaboration with Bud Light, the concert went down at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works on July 16. There, Malone would bring up buddies Blake Shelton, Hardy, Joe Nicoles and Sierra Ferrell for performances of original and cover songs.
Morgan Wallen Adds a Second Hometown Stadium Show
A second hometown stadium show is in the works for Morgan Wallen who recently reactivated his Instagram to hype up the newly-announced shows. Wallen has now booked a second night at Knoxville, Tenn.'s Neyland Stadium. The originally-announced show was set for Sept. 22, and now, he's planning another night in the stadium on Sept. 20. Between the two nights, the country superstar is expecting to perform for nearly 150,000 fans during his stay in Knoxville.
Construction Update On St. Cloud VA Campus
The St. Cloud V.A. is undergoing a significant information technology update and this includes construction on buildings on campus. St. Cloud V.A. Public Affairs Officer Barry Venable indicates several roads on campus are being rebuilt as well, which has caused some disruption. He says all services continue to be available. Venable says other work being done includes a 2nd floor addition to the outpatient mental health clinic which doubles the space for that operation. He says the expectation is that project will be complete by the end of July. The St. Cloud V.A. is also about to open a new primary care temporary building that can accommodate veteran care. Venable explains they continue to update the facilities to accommodate veteran's needs.
Garth Brooks to Be Inducted Into Austin City Limits Hall of Fame
Garth Brooks will receive a major honor this year: He will be inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame during a special 50th anniversary special. As the iconic music series marks its golden anniversary, the Hall of Fame will also be celebrating its 10th anniversary. The event will...
Shannen Doherty Wanted Her Ashes Mixed With Two Beloved Family Members
Before she died of breast cancer on Saturday (July 13), actor Shannen Doherty laid out very specific plans for the arrangements after her death. In a January episode of her Let's Be Clear podcast, Doherty shared her wishes for after her death, explaining that she want to be cremated instead of buried.
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