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High School Football Results and More (Thursday August 29)
Football: Tech 38, Cambridge-Isanti 6 Rogers 20, Sartell-St. Stephen 0 Albany 14, New London-Spicer 7 (Boone Roemeling threw for 80 yards and for a pair of touchdown for Albany. Drew Lehner led the Huskies with 59 yards rushing). H...
What to Know About Opening Bear, Teal, Goose and Dove Seasons
The opening of bear, teal, goose and dove seasons are Sunday in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. It may seem odd that these seasons start on a Sunday but Schmitt explains the earliest these seasons can start based on framework set up by the Fish & Wildlife Service is September 1.
U of M professor offers advice on cellphone policies as students return to class
MINNEAPOLIS — As thousands of students across Minnesota go back to school next week, the one thing they likely won’t forget is their cellphone. Banning cellphones in classrooms is a hot topic, but by next March, every school district in the state will need to have a cellphone policy in place.
Political leaders weigh in on the housing market as we approach the election
ROCHESTER, Minn. - The housing market is a hotly contested issue in Rochester, but also in this year's presidential election. The Harris-Walz campaign says it is going to do something about it while Republicans say - why hasn't Harris done this in the last 3 and a half years. A...
8228.24-Jessica Freitag-Lush Cakes
Meet Jessica Freitag, the talented owner of Lush Cakes, with locations in both Waseca and Mankato. Jessica will be sharing the inspiring story behind her successful bakery business! Get ready for a sweet conversation filled with insights into her entrepreneurship! Jessica will be speaking at 1 Million Cups Mankato on September 4th.
Minnesota #4 In US News & World Report Best State to Live
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Minnesota is the fourth-best state to live in according to the latest U-S News & World Report rankings. The evaluation considered factors such as healthcare, crime, and education. It highlighted Minnesota's low uninsured rate and strong economic indicators, including a median household income of around 80...
Fatal West Nile Virus cases reported in Wisconsin, Minnesota experiencing a milder season
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced the state's first deaths from the West Nile Virus this year. Two men, one in his 70s, and the other in his 50s, passed away this month. Both had underlying conditions, according to health officials. A woman in her 80s is also currently hospitalized with the virus.
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