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Uncover The Untold Stories Of Minnesota’s Civil War At Upcoming Event
The 'Central Minnesota Civil War Round Table,' a group that discusses the history and philosophy of the many aspects of the Civil War, will have a presentation on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 beginning at 3:15 pm at The Whitney Senior Center. LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW. You can listen...
Ice Castles Moving to New Location in Minnesota
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Ice Castles is moving to a new location in Minnesota. The Utah-based company says they will build this year's winter attraction at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Ice Castles feature tunnels, caverns, fountains, and slides built entirely from ice. Ice Castles CEO Kyle Standifird says while...
Richmond Fire Department Receives Grant To Purchase New Equipment
RICHMOND (WJON News) -- A local volunteer fire department has received a grant to help purchase new equipment. The Richmond Fire Department has received a $10,000 grant through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. The department plans to purchase a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) bottle fill station and...
FIRE: Do Minnesotans Really Love Our Halloween Candy…Hot?
Minnesota cuisine isn't world-renowned for its plethora of spiciness. Black pepper is as far as some Minnesotans will go, and even that can quickly become a bit much. But when it comes to Halloween candy, Minnesotans (allegedly) prefer the hashashashashfrashash (if you know, you know...don'tcha know) variety. Minnesotans - Copied...
One Outstanding Brainerd Body Shop Earns Extra Recognition
When you consistently provide great service for your community, recognition is well-earned. Started by one guy (spoiler: his name's Shannon) and growing into a recently-opened 17,000 square foot facility, a Brainerd stalwart for automotive body repair got featured on FenderBender.com. Shannon's Auto Body in Brainerd Featured on Fender Bender. Shannon's...
&$*#?? Are Minnesota Vikings Fans the Most Foul Mouthed and Rude?
When you are a fan of a sports team, whatever team that is, there are times when things don't go quite as you, as a fan, might like them to go. And from time to time, when things go awry, there may be some colorful language that may spew out of your mouth.
Level 3 Sex Offender Moving to North St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A Level 3 sex offender is moving into a home in north St. Cloud. Police say Scott Trevino is moving to a home in the 100 block of 12th Avenue North on Thursday. He has served his sentence. St. Cloud police will be posting a...
Fun, Family Event Coming Up this Weekend in Stillwater
There are so many haunted attractions at this time of year, which is to be expected. After all, Halloween is at the end of the month. People setting up all sorts of decorations, and planning their excursions to haunted houses, trails, hay rides and the like. It's nice to also have events that are just Fall focused that the entire family can enjoy.
Why Didn’t Minnesota Step Up? Devastating Starving Chicken Crisis
I'm horrified that the State of Minnesota didn't step in and do anything about this situation, after Pure Prairie Poultry filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and had between $100 million and $500 million in debts to 937 different creditors, according to court documents. CHICKENS ARE STARVING TO DEATH. Wisconsin poultry...
St. Cloud’s Spann-Ford Has a Memorable Game Sunday
St. Cloud Tech graduate and former Gopher tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford made his first 2 NFL catches Sunday night on 3 targets from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Spann-Ford's first catch came on the opening drive for the Cowboys and went for 13 yards. He finished with 2 catches for 20 yards. The Cowboys won the game 20-17.
Why Won’t Minnesotans See These Weather Terms Anymore?
The National Weather Service quietly rolled out new winter weather guidance to start off October, and it's just not getting noticed. No longer will Minnesotans from the #BoldNorth hear or see the words Wind Chill when it comes to incoming winter weather, instead we will have to get used to hearing new weather terminology. Here's what the National Weather Service has changed the phrase Wind Chill to.
Johnnie Football Moves Up in National Poll
The St. John's football team is ranked #3 this week in the d3football.com Division III college football poll. The Johnnies posted a 45-20 win over Augsburg on Homecoming Day at St. John's University Saturday. St. John's moves from #5 in last week's poll. UW-La Crosse lost to drop to 12th...
Cheers! This Central MN Bar Won More Bloody Mary Hardware
BEST BLOODY MARY - TRADITIONAL. Winner: Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis's Kitchen Minneapolis. Congrats to ALL participants! Thank you, judges! Thank you, attendees! Thank you Gray Duck Spirits!. Stay tuned this week for photos and full recap!. The Northern Taphouse in Plymouth took home the overall judged traditional Bloody Mary, while Hell's...
The Origin of The Minnesota Gophers Victory Cry
I LOVE college football. There’s something about being on campus hearing the band, seeing the team colors in the parking lots and around campus. College football has a tie to its fans that is hard for the NFL to replicate, the fact that a good amount of the fans went to school there, so they can say “WE” where most professional fans can’t say that.
Becker Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
MINNETONKA (WJON News) -- A Becker man was killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened Saturday night at about 7:45 p.m. in Minnetonka. Fifty-eight-year-old Garrett Dawson was traveling west on Highway 12 from Carlson Parkway when his bike struck the concrete...
Meet The Newest Furry Addition To The Minnesota Wild Team
The Minnesota Wild are at it again; Bringing a brand new pup to the team!. Meet Rookie! Rookie is just a baby at only 4 months old. Rookie is a rescue from Coco's Heart Dog Rescue. The 4-month-old female Labrador Retriever is on a one-year training contract, where she will be trained to be someone's service dog.
Does This Minnesota Drive-In Have the States Best Root Beer?
Since I was a kid, I have loved Root Beer. It’s one of the many things my wife and I have in common, we both enjoy it. Last week I wrote an article about three Root Beer brands that had deeply connected to Minnesota. Since then, it was brought...
Why Did ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Flop?
Joker: Folie à Deux is a bomb. And in the words of Batman, some days you just can’t get rid of a bomb. Right now, Warner Bros. might be wishing it could. Folie à Deux grossed less than half of the original Joker in its opening weekend in theaters; an estimated $40 million compared to the $96.2 million opening for Todd Phillips’ 2019 film. That’s below estimates from even a few days ago, when it was predicted the movie would make $50 or $60 million in its opening weekend. (A few weeks ago, that number was as high as $70 million according to some experts.) At the same time, the film received a lowly “D” score from paying customers who did fork over their hard-earned dough to see the movie.
Haunted House Goes Viral for Putting People in Dog Cages: Watch
The Jamestown, Ind. haunted attraction, Indiana Fear Farm, went viral on TikTok for a video of one of their scare actors giving a guest the fright of their life! A scarecrow scare actor was seen with a male teenager in his wagon, but this wasn't just a typical wagon. The boy managed to fit inside a cage that was seemingly meant for a medium-large size dog. He was seen on his back with his knees to his chest, nearly in the fetal position.
Minnesota Science Museum Announces Fresh Exhibits For Fall
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Science Museum has unveiled its new fall exhibits. The new displays include an exhibition about mental health, two Halloween offerings, and more. Mental Health: Mind Matters will explore the complex landscape of the mind through diverse perspectives and personal narratives and runs from...
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