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Henry Cavill to Star in ‘Voltron’ Movie
Voltron! Active interlock! Hire Henry Cavill! Let’s go Voltron Force!!. The Superman and Man From U.N.C.L.E. star is reportedly joining forces with the Voltron team, which is readying a live-action version of the ’80s cartoon series, directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cavill joins...
Popping a Pill to Get the Benefits of Intense Exercise Without Exercise Is Here
Does the creation of an exercise pill you simply pop and go on with your day without hitting the gym really surprise you? Does this mean we get a fit-looking body, too?. Scientists and researchers in Denmark have discovered how to make a poppable pill that you simply swallow. Voila, you'll have some of the health benefits of exercise without actually going for a jog, jumping on the elliptical machine at the gym, or lifting weights.
Groom Wonders if It Would Be ‘Cruel’ Not to Invite Estranged Mom to Her Wedding
A groom on Reddit explained why he doesn't want to invite his estranged mother to his upcoming wedding. "I am getting married next year to the love of my life, and we’re deep into planning. The problem is my mom. Growing up, she wasn’t really around for me. She missed a lot of my big moments—awards, sports events, even my graduation. She wasn’t a bad person; she just had other priorities like work and her social life, and I get that. But it still hurt as it left a dark void in my brain," the groom began.
SCSU Planning Open House Oct 17-19
St. Cloud State is planning an open house October 17-19. They are calling it the biggest open house of the year. The event is called "Discover Red & Black" and it gives prospective students a true open house experience in discovering what St. Cloud State has to offer. Admissions presentations...
Groom Rejects Friend’s Spiritual Wedding Gift for This Reason
A man on Reddit explained why he rejected a wedding gift from one of his friends. "My fiancee and I are getting married next week. Today, a member of my groomsparty approached me and told me that they’re getting really into crystals and tarot. They’re mediating a lot and learning a lot about chakras. I’m not personally a big believer in that sort of thing, but I’m not the kind of person to discourage other people from exploring themselves and their spirituality," the man began.
Is Costco’s Chili Real Chili?
It's a cold-weather favorite that pops up on Costco shelves, where the popular pre-made meals are. Each fall, Costo brings back its 4-pound containers of homemade chili to get us cozily through the cooler months with its winter season favorite. But is Costco's chili real chili?. It started on the...
SCSU Determining Pecking Order For Building Demos
St. Cloud State announced this summer that they plan to demolish unused academic buildings and residence halls when the money becomes available to do so. SCSU Interim President Larry Dietz joined me on WJON. He indicates they are still working on determining the exact list of which building will be demolished first but he feels the Performing Arts Center may be one of the first to go. Dietz says it would clear out an area in the middle part of campus. Other candidates for removal include the Education Building, and the following residence halls; Stearns, Sherburne and both north and south Benton Halls. The Performing Arts Center opened on the SCSU campus in April of 1968.
Woman Worried About Bringing Transgender Son to Family Wedding: ‘I’ve Heard Stories…’
A woman on Reddit explained why she is nervous to bring her 12-year-old transgender son to a family wedding. "My sister, Sarah, is getting married next month, and she invited us to the wedding. Now, I'm all for supporting my sister, but there's a catch. She's marrying a straight man, and I'm worried about the environment my son will be exposed to," she began.
The Worst Movies of 2024 So Far, According to Letterboxd
2024 has been a great year for movies so far. Just not, like, every single movie. That’s how cinema works; sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. And sometimes you lose really really really badly. For lack of a better term, we’re taking stock of the losers today — the worst movies of the year according to the accumulated ratings of millions of users on the website Letterboxd.
Woman Shocked After Finding Ominous Note From Late Dad: ‘Do Not Read…’
A woman went from feeling sorrow to overwhelming happiness after finding an ominous, hidden letter from her late father. The TikTok user shared the heartwarming and hilarious note her dad left behind for her to find. "My father passed away unexpectedly and as we were cleaning out his house, I...
Famous Doughnut Brand Coming Back To Minnesota After 2 Decades?
Internet sleuths are cracking more than cold cases nowadays. It appears that someone in the Reddit community loves a certain brand of doughnuts, as rumors of Krispy Kreme coming back to Minnesota seem to have re-ignited after a picture of building plans emerged on the popular internet forum. Reddit User...
Sandhill Cranes Staging at Sherburne NWR Ahead of Migration
ZIMMERMAN (WJON News) -- It's migration time and thousands of Sandhill Cranes are stopping at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge to prepare. Friends of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge estimate that more than 9,000 cranes are currently staging at the refuge and the numbers are growing. The last week of October is typically the time when there are the most birds and numbers have exceeded 29,000 in the past.
What Is the ‘Waffle House Index’? How the Government Uses Unusual Metric During Natural Disasters
Waffle House is known for being the place you can depend on to be open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year if you need to grab some grub. The restaurant chain, founded in Georgia in 1955, does, however, close on very rare occasions — most notably extremely inclement weather.
Are YOU Chilly? UFA Champion MN Wind Chill to Host Tryouts
It's good to be king. If Tom Petty sang it (even in a sad key), it has to be true. Want to join Minnesota's most-recent (and current) professional championship team (pending the Minnesota Lynx) in defending their title next season? Are you Chilly enough?. Prove it by trying out for...
Experience All the Halloween Events in the St. Cloud Area
There are so many events going on in the St. Cloud area for people who want to celebrate Halloween and the season of Fall in general. Some are kind of scary, and some are super tame and fun for the entire family. It just depends on what you want to do and what type of experience you want to have.
Drought Conditions in Minnesota Worsen, Little Rain in Forecast
UNDATED (WJON News) -- We've been having a very dry fall in Minnesota. The National Weather Service says we've had no rain in St. Cloud so far in October. Normally we'd have nearly an inch of rain so far. For the fall months of September and October combined we've had...
Minnesota Looking For Record 5th WNBA championship
NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve knew on the second day of training camp this year that her Lynx team could be really special. The team hasn't disappointed the longtime coach so far, winning the Commissioner's Cup in June and now reaching the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2017 — the last of the team's four championships.
Want to Pick Your Own Pumpkin? 2 Great Places Near St. Cloud
Going to find that perfect pumpkin to carve an awesome jack-o-lantern can be a lot of fun for the whole family. It's the search to find just the right one for what you'd like to do, maybe just painting the pumpkin, or maybe you do want to carve it into a fun design.
NOAA Issues ‘URGENT ALERT -What You Need To Know
NOAA has issued a watch for 'Severe Geomagnetic Storms,' only the 2nd watch in 20 years! The last watch was issued for a storm in May of this year, ranking 5 out of 5, bringing northern lights all over the US. It caused issues for plane routes and some GPS systems either stopped working or were off by feet.
Waite Park Fire Department Hosting Open House
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- The Waite Park Fire Department will be hosting an open house on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. They are going to have free hot dogs and treats, giveaways, and live demonstrations. You will also be able to take a tour and kids can explore all the fire trucks to get a feel for what it's like to be a firefighter.
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