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Fall In Illinois: Here’s When To Take Down Hummingbird Feeders
Okay, so we're now officially into fall as of last Sunday, September 22nd. There are still lawns to be mowed, there are still flowers blooming, and there are still tiny little hummingbirds visiting those flowers and hummingbird feeders...but how much longer?. Illinois has one, and only one, breeding species of...
New Minnesota Cheese Store Grand Opening is This Weekend
An award-winning cheese store is celebrating the grand opening of their newest location this weekend with an afternoon of deals and fun activities. The new store opened this summer, but this weekend they will put on their party hats and welcome everyone to come check out their selection of cheese, ice cream, pizzas, cheese curds, and a selection of spirits, wines, and beer.
The 20 Saddest Country Songs of the 1980s
In the 1980s, more than ever before, country artists and songwriters were perfecting the art of the story song. They learned to draw fans with a gripping narrative — and often, that made already sad songs even more compelling and tragic. Stars like Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, George Strait...
HGTV Names Cozy, Quaint Wisconsin Town The Most Charming
Wisconsin is full of charming small towns. It's hard to pick which one would be the best. HGTV recently compiled a list of each state's most charming small towns. What's the spot in Wisconsin?. In the article, HGTV explores "the hidden gems of each state." They were looking for towns...
Minnesota High School Football Poll – Week of September 24th
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Here are this week's Associated Press High School Football rankings for the week of September 24th. Includes current ranking, first-place votes (in parentheses), record and total votes. CLASS 6A. 1. Lakeville North (6) 4-0 113. 2. Maple Grove (4) 4-0 107. 3. Minnetonka (2) 4-0 100.
Banana Shortage? Here’s Why One May Be Coming To Illinois Stores
If you're wondering if there really is a danger that Illinois grocery stores will become banana-free zones in the near future, the answer is yes, it sure looks like it could happen. If it does, it will begin with an announcement on Monday or Tuesday of next week. You may...
Riley Green Reveals 2025 Tour Dates, Featuring Ella Langley
Riley Green is headed out on the road in 2025, and he's bringing some very special country music friends with him. The singer announced his 2025 Damn Country Music tour on Wednesday (Sept. 25), unfurling a string of 20+ dates that will begin late next March. The trek begins with a Canadian leg, and then will extend through the U.S. over the summer, wrapping up with an amphitheater date in Nampa, Ida. on Aug. 23.
Hardy Goes on Expletive-Filled Rant Aimed at People Who Don’t Like America [Watch]
Hardy is fired up, and he has no problem letting us know. The country singer was opening for Morgan Wallen in Knoxville, Tenn., over the weekend when he stopped his show to address the notion that some people aren't thrilled with living in America. Now, be warned before you play...
Explore Minnesota’s Taste This Weekend
Autumn in Minnesota can offer many great events and opportunities to taste great food and drink in the state. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota highlights some ways to enjoy Minnesota this weekend. Taste Your Way Across Minnesota This Fall. In addition to the changing leaves and crisper air, grape stomps,...
Emotional Video of Woman Giving $1,300 to Struggling Veteran Goes Viral
This one-of-a-kind, beautiful story comes to us from New Hampshire, where a pawn shop worker saw a need and took care of it big time. A 91-year-old military veteran named Donald stopped into U.S. Gold & Pawn in Manchester, N.H. recently to sell some items. Donald was pawning his wife's...
Election Snafu: Incorrect Ballots Sent to Southeast Minnesota Voters
Zumbro Falls, MN (KROC-AM News)- Some voters in southeast Minnesota have received incorrect ballots. Early voting in Minnesota for November’s General Election got underway on Friday. Voters can vote absentee by mail or in person and direct early voting is scheduled to start next month. The early voting so...
MGK Surprises Nashville Crowd, Brings Lainey Wilson Up to Perform With Him [Watch]
On Tuesday (Sept. 24), rapper-singer Machine Gun Kelly gave a free show in downtown Nashville at the Skydeck on Broadway, where fans lined up starting early in the morning, in the pouring rain, in hopes of getting in. MGK is in town to be a part of the People's Choice...
Young Central MN Professionals Wanted for Leaders Program
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation is looking for young professionals who have leadership aspirations to apply for a 2025 cohort. Nominations and self-nominations for the Minnesota Young American Leaders Program are being taken until October 15th. The GSDC has been collaborating with the University...
Reba McEntire Makes ‘The Voice’ History After a Wild Morgan Wallen Cover [Watch]
After a country contestant failed to score any chair turns during The Voice's latest batch of Blind Auditions, Reba McEntire did something unprecedented to make sure he wound up on her team. 37-year-old Kendall Eugene came to The Voice's Season 26 premiere with a cover of Morgan Wallen's ballad "Don't...
St. Cloud Rox Foundation Hits Bullseye With $56K Fundraiser Success
The St. Cloud Rox Community Foundation hosted its fourth annual Sporting Clays Shootout Fundraiser, presented by WELLS, at Rice Creek Hunting Club in Little Falls on September 19th. The event was a huge success and raised over $56,000 for the Kimball High School Trap Team and other kids through the...
Spicy Chicken Chain Plans To Open 18 Locations Across Minnesota
Dave's Hot Chicken, a fast food chain from Los Angeles known for its spicy chicken, is turning up the heat even more. According to Bring Me The News, the chain, which has over 100 locations in four countries, is making its Reaper spice blend 50% hotter. Dave's has big plans...
Help Rescue Animals & Have Fun At ‘Crafts For Critters’ Event
The 2nd Annual “Crafts For Critters Annual Craft Show & Fun,” a fundraiser for Green Acres Animal Rescue in St. Augusta, is coming Saturday, September 28th, 2024 to the River's Edge Convention Center. The event will be taking place from 10 am until 3 pm. A MESSAGE FROM...
Recall On Popular Dog Food Sold in Minnesota
Answers Pet Food is a line of fermented raw whole foods that are specifically formulated to find the most 'species-appropriate' diet for pets of all ages, according to their website. They use whole cuts of organic and pasture-raised meat, organs, and bone, and offer foods to meet your pet's nutritional requirements. They are also used by veterinarians and recommended by them as well.
Annual Rocktoberfest Taking Over Downtown St. Joseph Saturday
ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) -- Downtown St. Joseph will be transformed into a Bavarian city for the annual Rocktoberfest this Saturday. It starts at 3:00 p.m. and runs until 11:00 p.m. in the Church of St. Joseph parking lot. Committee Chair Chris Yasgar says they'll have special beer tappings every...
Does a Sped-Up Hozier Really Sound Like Dolly Parton? Listen for Yourself!
In some weird alternate universe, Dolly Parton and Hozier's voices sound similar. That alternate universe is called the internet. In a new video that is taking off on TikTok, user daniellesaudiophile puts a theory of speeding up Hozier's music to sound like Parton's iconic vocals to the test. The results are debatable, but if you mentally squint, there may be something to this strange idea.
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