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Smart or WTF: Couple Puts Costco’s Return Policy to the Test
In our late-stage capitalist society, we're used to buying crap that breaks and then being stuck with it. The car I just bought in February has had the Check Engine light on more than it hasn't, has bricked itself twice...and the dealership gets off scott-free with the B.S. trope: "Sold As-Is". Makes a guy long for an off-grid cabin in the woods.
Storm Clean Up Continues in Stearns County
MELROSE (WJON News) -- The clean-up continues Monday after Saturday night's storms. Stearns County says the Dairyland Trail and the Lake Wobegon Trail have a significant number of trees and branches down. They are asking you to stay off the trails. They will begin removing trees from the trails on Monday.
On to the Minnesota State Fair – 63 New Beverages to Premiere
We just finished Benton County Fair, Stearns County Fair, and several others around the area. More to come as well this month, but the big fair, the Minnesota State Fair, otherwise known as the Great Minnesota Get-Together, is happening at the end of the month. This fair also basically marks...
Ready To Pickle Party? Enjoy This One-Of-A-Kind Dill-Lightful Day!
Ready for something to celebrate? One St. Cloud brewery is hosting a party this weekend, but you better be a fan of pickles. The Pickle Party at Pantown is scheduled for this Saturday, and for pickle lovers, it sounds like a can't-miss opportunity to celebrate what you love, pickles!. The...
Is This One Of The Strangest City Reviews On Google?
Often when you are unfamiliar with someplace, you'll grab your phone, head to Google, and look for reviews, things to do, etc. For those heading to Stillwater, MN, and taking to Google for reviews, this one left on the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce page has me shaking my head. The...
Popular Leaf Blower Used in Minnesota Is Recalled
Now that we’ve moved into August, most of us in Minnesota are settling into trying to enjoy the last lingering days of summer, but we’re starting to turn our attention to football season and to fall. Once fall gets here, a popular past-time (do you detect the sarcasm...
Gas Prices Rise in Minnesota, Fall Nationally
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.31 per gallon. The national average price of gas has fallen 3.5 cents per gallon and is averaging $3.44. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.3 cents in...
National Weather Service Confirms Tornado in Melrose
MELROSE (WJON News) -- The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado did touch down in Melrose on Saturday night. They surveyed the damage on Sunday and determined the tornado occurred from 8:10 p.m. until 8:16 p.m. and was an EF-1 with 95-mile-an-hour winds. It was on the ground...
Brooke Schofield Addresses Past Racist Posts: ‘I Just Didn’t Realize I Was Part of the Problem’
Influencer Brooke Schofield was in tears as she apologized for her past racist social media posts in a new nearly four-minute long apology video. On Saturday (Aug. 3), Schofield posted her initial apology video to her TikTok account. The video was in response to a fan who wrote, "People are allowed to be hurt by her words, especially those it was targeted at. It's not a non-POC's place to forgive her and defend her 'growth.' People can be hurt."
Benton Country Fair Wraps Up Another Successful Year [PHOTOS]
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Saturday night's inclement weather didn't dampen spirits at the Benton County Fair. The annual get-together wrapped up on Sunday with the continuation of Saturday's tractor pull, the 4-H Horse Parade, the Open Class Beef Show, and more. Fair Director Jody Prom says Saturday's weather did...
Melrose Cleaning Up After Saturday Night’s Storm
MELROSE (WJON News) -- Residents and city leaders are assessing the damage after a storm moved through Melrose on Saturday night. Mayor Joe Finken met with city staff on Sunday morning. He says on the west side of town there are a couple of businesses that suffered storm damage, Melrose Metal Works and Munson Feed.
Dillingham & Shannon Latest Attempt To Save Wolves From Mediocrity [GALLERY]
UNDATED (WJON News) -- The names are not really synonymous for the Minnesota Timberwolves but the history of questionable picks and strange trades has followed the franchise almost since their beginnings in 1989. The team's first few drafts yielded some decent talent had they kept any of them: Pooh Richardson...
Two Tornado Warnings Issued for Stearns County Saturday Night
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Two separate Tornado Warnings were issued in Stearns County on Saturday night. The first one was issued for Central Stearns County because Emergency Management Director Erin Hughes says a trained weather spotter saw what they believed was a tornado touchdown south of Melrose. That has not been confirmed yet though.
Rochester State Lawmaker Reports Racist Vandalism to Her Home
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester lawmaker is reporting that her home was vandalized Friday night. The Kim Hicks for MN House Facebook page includes a post featuring photos of racist graffiti spray-painted on political signs in her lawn and spray-painted damage to her home. The graffiti includes swastikas and the letters KKK.
Benton’s Got Talent Winners at Benton County Fair
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- The Benton's Got Talent contest was held on Saturday afternoon at the Benton County Fair. The contest was held on the Cottonwood Stage before a full crowd. There were three entries in the Open Division. The winners were a daddy and daughter duo Adam and...
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