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Tim Walz’s political origin story does not add up
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) has long described the moment in 2004 that inspired him to run for public office. In Walz’s telling, the “folksy” high school teacher and two of his students attended a campaign rally for President George W. Bush as an educational experience. However, Walz says, all three of them were denied entry […]
Tim Walz says he's "proud" of son Gus, who lives with neurodivergence
SAVANNAH, Ga. — In a new interview on CNN, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he's proud of his son, whose emotional moment at the Democratic National Convention went viral. Walz sat alongside Vice President Kamala Harris, his Democratic presidential running mate, and told interviewer Dana Bash he was taken by surprise in the best way possible when his son stood, clapped and tearfully shouted "That's my dad!" during his vice presidential nomination speech. The governor and his wife recently told People their son is a "brilliant" teenager whose "secret power" lies in his neurodivergence, as the teen lives with ADHD, an anxiety disorder and a non-verbal learning...
Minnesota Amateur Baseball State Tournament Wraps Up This Weekend
11 a.m. @ JORDAN- CHAMPLIN PARK LoGATORS vs. The Class B Championship game will be played at 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 1st in Belle Plaine. Winners meet Sunday in Green Isle/Jordan, state championship game to be played Monday at 1 p.m. in Jordan. More information on the Minnesota Baseball...
Neal: Wild wanted Patrik Laine, but Laine did not want the Wild
The 3-2 Pitch: With the Wild’s season fast approaching, Neal also tackled the difficult AL Central, the putrid Gophers run defense and a bold prediction for the Lynx and Twins. Neal: Wild wanted Patrik Laine, but Laine did not want the Wild. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the...
Plane Crash at Battle Lake Airport Involving 4-Year-Old Passenger
Battle Lake, MN – Just after noon on Saturday (August 31st), the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department responded to a plane crash in Battle Lake. According to officials, the single propeller “Piper Super Cub” airplane was preparing to land at the Battle Lake Airport for the 18th Annual Gathering of Airplanes, an organized fly-in. As the 41-year-old male pilot from Kindred, North Dakota approached the landing strip, the plane lost power and the pilot was forced to put it down in a nearby corn field. The airplane initially touched down before flipping onto its top.
Whit’s Craft In Downtown St. Cloud Decides To Close
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Another downtown St. Cloud business has decided to close. Whit's Craft has announced that Saturday will be their last day of operation. Owners Rob and Jean Hartley say downtown does not have enough traffic to sustain the business. They continued that they were excited about the revitalization of the downtown area when they opened in 2023 but it has just not developed and they are thankful to all of their employees and patrons.
Pirate Girl’s Soccer shut out Fergus Falls Hillcrest
FIRST HALF – The first half was a good battle as the two teams were evenly matched and controlled the ball about 50/50 throughout the first 40 minutes. Neither team was able to score on a combined five shots in the half and the teams went into halftime with a scoreless tie. “There was a strong wind element to the game. We had eight perfectly placed corner kicks in the first half and we didn’t make runs, get a body, or a foot on the ball to finish and put the ball in the net,” said Coach Reese. “They were running a zone defense, but we just couldn’t find the net.”
St. Cloud Movie Theatres Revisited: Eastman and Hays Theatres
WJON is taking a look at former St. Cloud movie theaters. I am joined by Steve Penick and John Decker from the Stearns History Museum. The Eastman Theater was located at 21 2nd street south in St. Cloud. It opened in 1940, had seating of 464, it closed in 1967 and was since demolished.
St. Cloud Police Request Assistance In Finding Missing Man
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Authorities are requesting help in locating a missing St. Cloud man. The St. Cloud Police Department says 28-year-old Ma In Abdullahi Muse of St. Cloud has not been in contact with his family since May 20th. Officials say Muse is known to be homeless in...
Popular Retailer Converting Several Minnesota Locations To New Type Of Store Concept
There are a lot of things playing into nostalgia these days. Whether it's in the movies, fashion, or other elements of pop culture, the "throwback" game is strong these days. A national retailer is embracing this trend, converting a number of their store locations, including several in Minnesota, into "retro" versions of their store.
West Nile virus kills 2 in Wisconsin; Cases on the rise in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — There is a rise in West Nile virus cases in our region.It's killed two people in Wisconsin and sent another to the hospital. In addition, three people in Minnesota recently tested positive for the virus. West Nile is transmitted by mosquitoes and late summer is when cases peak. "It's been terrible, and we just finished our basement so every day I go down there and make sure there is nothing coming up," said Jeff Noyes, of Woodbury. Unlike the past couple of years, there's no shortage of rain this summer. And wherever there's standing water, there's bound to be mosquitoes. "When I'm golfing,...
Miesville Advances to Semis in Class B, Union Hill Season Ends
There are eight teams left in the Minnesota Baseball Association Class C Amateur Baseball Tournament and four teams remaining in Class B. Champions will be determined on Labor Day with the forecast Sunday and Monday perfect for players and fans alike. In Class B, Miesville Mudhens picked the Hopkins Berries...
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