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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.
Man Witnessed Cutting Copper Pipes and Wiring in St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a burglary on the 400 block of 1st Avenue South. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says a witness interrupted a bearded white male inside a vacant building cutting copper pipes and wiring. She says the suspect fled the scene before police arrived. The suspect was further described as wearing a blue shirt with dark colored shorts and left the area in a maroon car.
Minnesota: Makeover complete at both Grand Casino locations
A nine-month renovation of both Grand Casino locations recently wrapped up, with the hotels now featuring refreshed lobbies and guest rooms and art installations celebrating the cultural heritage of the Anishinaabe people. Story continues below. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV), the Mille Lacs Band of Objibwe’s business management entity, unveiled...
Plans underway for emergency homeless shelter in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Plans are in the works for a 24-bed emergency shelter at West Lake Street and Colfax Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis.According to a Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development report, Lakeshore Care Facility will offer temporary, supportive care for men and women."To be kept out of the loop on everything and have this kind of shoved down our throats, it's not great," said Uptown resident John Higgins.Higgins lives at Buzza Lofts and Apartments, which would be right next door to the shelter. It's an area Higgins said already struggles with overdoses."I've Narcaned dozens of people, I've called...
Goodwill Stores in Minnesota Will Not Accept These Donations
It's the perfect day to open the windows and deep clean your house. Find those things that haven't seen the light of day for a good while. I love decluttering and donating stuff I'm not using anymore. There's something so freeing about getting rid of "junk," and you know what they say - one person's junk is another's treasure. ;)
Three Minnesota Men Sentenced For Illegally Selling Firearms On Social Media
(KNSI) – A sting operation based in St. Cloud busts three Minnesota men using social media to traffic machine guns. The terms range from just over a year to about eight years in prison. A press release notes that 19-year-old Rafael Carter Wesley, 21-year-old Avont Akira Drayton, and 22-year-old Kyrees Darius Johnson will be subject to supervised release once their sentences have been completed.
Join Central Minnesota’s Vibrant Music Scene With The Musicians Collective
How many of us have fond memories of being in a band or choir during our school years? Perhaps you are like me, and you still have that old Bundy flute hiding in the deepest darkest corner of your closet. If you are 14 or older, it's time to dig...
Mady Payne gears up for Aquatennial
When Madysen Payne’s reign as Maple Lake Princess ended five months ago, she couldn’t help but feel a little sad. Her year as an ambassador to Maple Lake was marked with life-changing lessons and new friendships. When the time came last March to pass on her crown, she felt like an important part of her life was over. But it was on that same stage where she gave up her title, that she received a new opportunity when Aquatennial Princess Brooklyn Wermer presented her with the Queen’s Charm as a formal invitation to the 2024 Minneapolis Aquatennial.
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!
12th Annual Darwin Night ends with Blues winning 10-3
The 12th annual Darwin Night at Dassel Ball Park took place July 10, where the Litchfield Blues played the Dassel-Cokato Saints. The gates opened at 6 p.m. with barbecue food, music, and The Dassel Ambassadors giving out root beer floats. The night also had a t-shirt raffle, twine ball racing, and an opportunity for people to get together and catch up with others they might not have seen in a while.
AMATEUR BASEBALL: Blazers pull away late in win over Winsted
WINSTED – A back-and-forth affair between Winsted and Mayer ultimately ended with the Blazers running away with things. Mayer, who has shaken off a sluggish start to the season, kept things rolling in the right direction with a 12-5 win over the Wildcats at Denis M. Campbell Filed July 9.
Music Is In The Air With The Weekender
Can you believe summer is about half over already and soon the kids will be heading back to school? There is still time to get in some fun weekend activities with crafts, festivals, and lots and lots of music. The Weekender is here with some ideas for you to get out and about on your two days off. if you would like your event included in The Weekender email us here.
St. Cloud State Volleyball Earns 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. – St. Cloud State Volleyball has been named a recipient of the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT, as announced by the organization on Wednesday. The award, initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long GPA...
St. Cloud Man Accused of Pointing Loaded Handgun at Kids
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud man faces two felony charges of 2nd-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after an incident involving a handgun. According to the charges filed in Stearns County District Court, 41-year-old Corey Self is accused of pointing a loaded handgun at two kids. St....
REPORT: Stunning Details Emerge As Things Get Ugly Between Rookie QB JJ McCarthy And The Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy is reportedly planning to hold out if the team fails to meet one of his conditions. The Vikings traded up one spot via the New York Jets to select JJ McCarthy with the No. 10 selection. The Michigan product bolstered his draft value by helping the Wolverines win a national championship in his final college season.
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