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25 KFC Locations Across America Just Abruptly Closed Their Doors: Here’s What Happened
There have been a lot of things that have gone south for the restaurant industry since the pandemic. From the lack of customers, to the lack of workers, to the price hikes, it all equals declining revenue. We are learning that no fast-food establishment is safe from shuttering its doors....
Miranda Lambert to Receive Country Icon Award at 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards
Miranda Lambert will be the guest of honor at the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards next month. The "Wranglers" singer was picked to receive the Country Icon Award, first given to Toby Keith in 2023. She'll be honored for her long career and authenticity during the show. The 2024 People's...
Dear Zach Bryan – A Message of Hope From Your Music
Zach Bryan is coming, Zach Bryan is coming! This weekend Zach Bryan takes over US Bank Stadium with a show on Saturday night, and for the people heading to the show, you should be on the lookout for one person in particular from Iowa, as he has a special message for Zach. The two share an unspoken bond of personal loss.
Ready, Set, Grill! Wing And BBQ Showdown This Weekend
Looking for wings and a good time this weekend? Look no further than downtown Pierz, as the Pierz Area Commercial Club is hosting its 2nd annual Walkin' Wings contest, as well as adding a Kansas City BBQ Society-sanctioned event, on Saturday. Last year, the inaugural year, Walkin' Wings was a...
Swimmer Dies After Jumping from Dock into Minnesota Lake
Cass Lake, MN (KROC-AM News)- A swimmer lost his life after jumping into a northern Minnesota lake. That’s according to a news release issued on Wednesday by the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. The water death occurred on Tuesday. Deputies responded to the report of a man unresponsive after...
Common Roots Festival & Craft Cocktail Competition in St. Cloud
We need to soak up all of Summer we possibly can, especially since it seems like it didn't start until July. When there are fun events going on in and around St. Cloud, it's great to participate as much as you can. This time it's the Common Roots First Annual...
Who Has the Best Deli Sandwich in Minnesota?
There are a lot of “Best of” polls out there that try to highlight the very best that each state has to offer. I sometimes question how authentic those can really be unless a widespread effort was put in to the research before getting to their conclusion. I...
Red Truck Ice Cream Rolls Into The Hearts Of Cold Spring [PHOTOS]
COLD SPRING (WJON News) -- Red Truck Ice Cream in Cold Spring has taken a long-vacant historic building in Cold Spring and turned it into a thriving business. Julie and Bob Sabo opened the shop a little over a year ago at 113 Main Street. The building was originally built...
“That’s my dad!”: Gus Walz Tearfully Cheers On His Father
CHICAGO (AP) -- Gus Walz sat in the front row for the biggest moment of his father's life, and his pride exploded out of him. “That's my dad!” the 17-year-old yelled. He stood, tears streaming down his face, and pointed to his father, Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, who was accepting the Democratic nomination for vice president in a speech to thousands of people in a packed arena and millions more watching at home.
Hutchinson Woman Named 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- A Hutchinson woman has been named the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Nineteen-year-old Rachael Visser represented McLeod County during the ceremony held Wednesday night a the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Visser will serve as a goodwill ambassador for the nearly 1,800 Minnesota dairy farm...
Famous Ex-NFL Player Now Selling Gorgeous $6.5 Million Wisconsin Home
Door County. Wisconsin Badgers. Sturgeon Bay. A new, multi-million dollar dream home that offers all of this and is home to a former NFL player just showed up on the real estate market. If you are looking for an 11,000 square-foot masterpiece that has connections to the Ravens, Redskins, and the Wisconsin Badgers (and have a few million), this is the place that you need to call "home".
Southeast Minnesota Teen Killed in Crash
Owatonna, MN (KROC-AM News) - A single vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Owatonna claimed the life of a teenager. The Owatonna Police Department is reporting that officers responded to a crash in the 2400 block of 3rd Avenue Northeast shortly after 4:30 PM. They found that a vehicle had smashed into a tree.
Video Shows New I-35, I-535 Connections Between Duluth, Superior
Early this week, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced that on Tuesday morning, it was opening the I-35 and I-535 connections through the Twin Ports Interchange project in Duluth. It's certainly a great sign of progress in what has been a massive undertaking. MnDOT notes that the Twin Ports Interchange...
Minnesota Authorities Now Looking For Those Responsible For Hateful Graffiti
It's always a shame when someone takes it upon themselves to damage public property, and it's even worse when it includes hateful words and symbols. Unfortunately, that's what happened recently in the city of Cloquet and now authorities have reached out to the public for help catching those responsible. Hopefully,...
Wave of Fact-Checks Follows Renewed Tim Walz Minnesota, Somalia Flag Claims
Another day, another national news media organization has fact-checked the "Minnesota's New Flag is Based on the Somali Flag" theory. "Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s selection as the Democratic vice-presidential contender spurred false suggestions on social media, that he changed the state’s flag to resemble that of Somalia." The...
Superior Resident Launches ‘Blind Date With A Book’ Business
How fun! A Superior, Wisconsin resident has launched a book business and book worms will be obsessed. A Northlander named Kayla Fawcett just launched Kayla's Blind Date With A Book, which makes the perfect gift for yourself or a fellow book lover in your life. How does it work? First...
Highway 14 Project Between Byron & Dodge Center is Finished!
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation has some welcome news for motorists who often travel along Highway 14 west of Rochester. MnDOT announced this afternoon that construction crews have completed the repaving work and safety upgrades on the highway between Byron and the Dodge Center. That means all of the traffic lanes have been reopened and the last of the construction barrels have been removed.
In Defense of People and Stores That Decorate Early for the Holidays
With the news that Starbucks is bringing back Pumpkin Spice Lattes earlier than ever in 2024, we can expect the usual predictable social media backlash:. "It’s still summer—why?" "Can we at least finish August first?" "Not ready for fall yet!" "Can we get through one season at a...
Clark Park Preserves History Of The Neighborhood
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud officially has its 100th park. Mayor Dave Kleis dedicated Clark Park at a ceremony on Wednesday afternoon in front of members of the neighborhood and city officials. Mayor Kleis thanked members of the city, the neighborhood, and friends of Clark Field, and spoke...
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