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Three Area Non-Profits Benefit From Xcel Energy’s Days of Service
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Three area non-profits received some help during Xcel Energy's 14th Annual Day of Service on Friday. St. Cloud's CentraCare Health Foundation's Gorecki Guest House saw volunteers help with pruning bushes and seasonal flowers, and, washing windows. The Paramount Center for the Arts had people assist with...
High School Sports Results Friday, Sept. 13
Becker 14, Holy Angels 0: Kaden Nicolas had a 36-yard Touchdown pass to Mitchell Soltau, and Issac Daluge had a 38-yard Touchdown run for the Bulldogs. Rocori 30, Benilde-St. Margaret's 20: Max Fredin had two rushing TDs for the Spartans. Mound Westonka 41, Big Lake 26. New London-Spicer 7, Dassel-Cokato...
Sartell Police Chief Silgjord Receives Prestigious Award
SARTELL (WJON News) -- An area law enforcement leader has received a prestigious award. Sartell's Chief of Police, Brandon Silgjord has received one of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 2024 40 Under 40 Awards. The 40 Under 40 Award celebrates rising leaders who go beyond traditional policing,...
What Happened to the Wagon Wheel Supper Club?
Ivan's in the Park was located in Waite Park and was previously known as "The Hub". Steve Penick says Poganski's Auto is located there now. The address is 408 3rd Street North, Waite Park. Penick says initially it was built for car shop people so when people got off their shift they would stop over the grab something to eat and drink. He says it evolved into more of a Supper Club. Penick thinks Ivan's closed in the 90s but he remembers going into Ivan's in the late 1980s.
Sun Country Loses Subsidized Contract to SkyWest for Air Service to Eau Claire
Come December, passengers will no longer be able to fly between Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) and Eau Claire, Wisconsin (EAU) aboard Sun Country Airlines. That route is federally supported under the Essential Air Service program. That Department of Transportation program pays airlines to provide air service to smaller markets they would typically lose money serving.
The Many 2024 Food Recalls You Need to Know
The many food recalls of 2024 have left us all wondering: Is anything safe in our pantry?. Various kinds of foods and many brands found in our grocery stores have been affected by widespread food calls in the U.S. this year, from cinnamon to popcorn, apple juice and beyond. Some...
What is ‘Paperclipping’ and Why is It So Popular in the Dating World?
If you find yourself suddenly dipping your toe back into the world of dating, be prepared to study up on your terminology before you download all of those apps onto your phone. The dating world continues to adopt and use words to describe situations that you rarely encounter among your...
Top Dogs of 2024: The Most Popular Breeds in America
Choosing a loyal companion is one of the most important decisions a pet owner can make. Each year, the American Kennel Club tracks dog registrations to see which breeds are the most popular in the United States. For 31 years straight, from 1991 to 2021, the Labrador retriever has topped the list—but watch out, there's a new breed occupying the #1 spot.
Woman Writes Scathing Four-Sentence Obit for Late Mom: ‘Ding Dong, the Witch Is Dead’
A woman didn't mince her words when it came time to write her mother's obituary. Now, the scathing send-off has gone viral. Christina Novak placed an obit for her mom Florence, who died back in February, in Maine's Kennebec Journal. Although only four sentences, Novak's sentiment toward her late parent...
Fun Fact: We Actually Have Three Sunsets Every Evening
For the most part sunsets are just a daily part of life unless we see a light show in the sky which often makes us pull out our phones to snap a photo and stare in awe. But fun fact, did you know that there are actually three sunsets each evening? In technical terms, sunsets happen at what's called twilight according to the Time and Date website.
The Happiest Animal on Earth Loves Posing for Pictures
If you're a pet person then you know there's nothing like coming home to the wagging tail of your dog, for example, especially if you're having a blah day. The cuteness of animals, even wild ones, stops our social media scrolling almost always. This, sweet, super happy animal is one...
Avoid These Contaminated Grocery Store Cinnamon Brands at All Costs
Cinnamon was one of the many foods recalled over the last year by the FDA over elevated levels of lead. Now, a new investigation has found that there is still an issue with lead in some brands of cinnamon. According to Consumer Reports, the organization analyzed 36 ground cinnamon products,...
Donald Trump Merch Shirt Parodies Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Amid Harris Endorsement
Former President Donald Trump has trolled Taylor Swift with his latest line of merchandise. The merchandise was posted on Trump's website and the merchandise costs between $45 and $1,000. Notably, the new line features a central picture of him. However, there are several other pictures of him in various colored squares, which mimics the merchandise that Swift has used for her groundbreaking Eras Tour.
The Famously Delicious $250 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe For Free
If you know, you know. And it's okay if you don't because I'm about to introduce you to arguably the most famous, mouthwatering chocolate chip cookie recipe in the country. So many of us are already familiar with these well-known chocolate chip cookies simply because we would eat them every time we went to Neiman Marcus. While the recipe is now public knowledge it took an urban myth to make it so.
Why The Vikings Will Always Be Minnesota’s Most Popular Team [OPINION]
The Minnesota Vikings have long been king of the Minnesota sports scene. Sure, a Twins World Series run here or a North Stars trip to the Stanley Cup Finals may steal the spotlight temporarily, but the Vikings are at the top of the heap for the most part. To me,...
Todd County Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is reporting the first confirmed case of West Nile Virus in a horse so far this year. The horse, a two-year-old Belgian colt in Todd County, was unable to rise on the morning of August 30th and died that afternoon. The horse was not vaccinated against the West Nile Virus.
Minnesota Campus Rolls Out Food Delivery Robots
We all have our social media drug of choice, and mine happens to be Reddit. While I have avoided the major ones like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat for some reason I am impervious to the pull of Reddit. One of things that caught my eye this week came from the...
Morrison County Crash Injures Six-Year-Old Child
TWO RIVERS TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A six-year-old girl suffered minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Morrison County Thursday. The sheriff's office says it happened at the intersection of Nature Road and Great River Road around 7:50 a.m. The location is about two miles east of Bowlus in Two Rivers Township.
35 Stunning Photos of the Best National Parks to See Vivid Fall Colors
If you're not visiting these National Parks in the fall, you're really missing out. Sure, it's easier to load up the entire family for a vacation during the summer when the kids are home on break. Unfortunately, everyone else has that same idea leading to massive crowds and a somewhat disappointing family outing.
Highway 25 Mississippi Bridge Overnight Closures Scheduled
MONTICELLO (WJON News) -- Drivers who use the Highway 25 Mississippi River Bridge in Monticello should be aware of some overnight closings in the next two weeks. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the closure is necessary to complete the concrete deck work. Highway 25 will be closed between River...
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