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Injured Humpback Whale Defies Odds by Swimming Without a Tail (VIDEO)
A humpback whale with a missing tail is defying odds. The ocean wonder, named Catalyst, was originally spotted on July 10 in British Columbia, and then spotted again south of Lopez Island in the San Juan Islands. A video shared on San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network Facebook page...
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...
St. Cloud Business Has A Neat Saturday Morning Ritual
Weekends are special for a lot of people. Maybe it’s the opportunity to sleep later, or to be able to have more time with your family or friends for things that you don’t normally have time to do during the week. A lot of people get to enjoy...
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...
Carly Pearce’s ‘NOT SAFE FOR WORK’ Response To Heckler At We-Fest
This was a big weekend for outdoor events all around central Minnesota. We-Fest was rocking in Detroit Lakes, and anytime I've ever been there, it's always been a great time. This year, they made many improvements to the grounds and were ahead of the game when it came to traffic issues.
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...
Driver Hurt When Pickup Collides with Tree
MONTROSE (WJON News) -- A pickup driver was hurt when he crashed into a tree. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 10:00 p.m. Sunday on Highway 12 near Montrose in Wright County. Twenty-three-year-old Derek Bursch of Maple Lake was driving east when his pickup left the...
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...
Kleis, Dietz Holding Town Hall Meeting
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis will have a special guest at his next Town Hall meeting. St. Cloud State University Interim President Larry Dietz will join Kleis on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Whitney Overlook behind Riverview Hall on the SCSU campus.
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.
Career Solutions Serving FDC Through Dislocated Worker Program
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Career Solutions, a grant-funded employment and training agency and partner of CareerForce - St. Cloud has been awarded the State Dislocated Worker project for St. Cloud's Fulfillment Distribution Center. Due to FDC's facility closure, there will be permanent layoffs impacting 360 workers. The layoffs are...
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.
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