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Minnesota’s Most Expensive High School Charges an Eye-Popping Tuition
I went to public school and I only know a handful of people who went to a private school growing up. I do know, however, that private schools charge a tuition fee like a college. I didn't realize, though, just how expensive that can be. How Much Does Private School...
Sphen, Half of Adorable Gay Penguin Couple, Dead at 11
A love story that captivated multiple continents has come to a sad end as Sphen the penguin has died at age 11. Sphen was one half of what the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium called "the penguin power couple" along with his partner, Magic. The penguins made their home at the aquarium in recent years.
Trucker Acquitted of Charges From Deadly Pileup Near Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A truck driver from Tennessee has been acquitted of charges stemming from a deadly pileup on Highway 52 north of Rochester several years ago. 61-year-old Christopher Huffine was charged with a gross misdemeanor count of reckless driving, a misdemeanor count of the same charge, and another misdemeanor count of careless driving after the semi-truck he was driving smashed into three passenger vehicles and two other semi-trucks on the morning of December 15, 2021. The criminal complaint says the fatal collision occurred between Oronoco and Pine Island in dense fog.
Neal Schon Gives in on Key Legal Request From Jonathan Cain
Journey's Neal Schon has decided to go along with Jonathan Cain's request for a third party to help resolve their growing differences. Cain filed suit last month as Journey continued an ongoing stadium tour with Def Leppard and Steve Miller. He asked a judge to restructure the company that manages Journey's touring operation to address financial disagreements with Schon. They are the business entity's only board members, so a neutral intermediary would have to be appointed to break tie votes.
GSDC Hosting Small Business and Startup Matchmaking Event
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation is holding an event for small businesses and startups to connect with the resources they need to start or grow their companies. The Resource and Matchmaking Event will be held on Thursday, September 12th at the Haehn Campus Center...
Are You Missing Out on Unclaimed Money That’s Actually Yours?
The State of Minnesota has returned more than $6 million in unclaimed cash and property to Minnesotans that forgot or were unaware that it was theirs to claim. One in ten Americans has money or property that belongs to them, that they had no idea even existed. It could be an inheritance, money from an old bank account, leftover paychecks from an old job, or just about anything else you can think of.
Have You Tried Any of Minnesota’s Favorite ‘Weird Food’ Combos?
Earlier in the week I asked you to share a favorite food combo that everyone else thinks is completely weird -- and there was a clear favorite. You can see all the personal favorites below, but there was one that kept coming up over & over again:. The Peanut Butter...
Man Convicted of Rochester Christmas Eve Stabbing Avoids Prison
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - An Olmsted County judge today granted a defense request for a downward departure from state sentencing guidelines in the case of a Mississippi man convicted of a stabbing in Rochester on Christmas Eve in 2021. An Olmsted County jury found 23-year-old Tashun Haywood guilty of...
Theme Announced For Epic Corn Maze At Foley’s Stoney Brook Farm
Stoney Brook Farms, located off Highway 95 in Foley, the home of one of the biggest corn mazes in the entire world. Not only can you spend an entire day trying to work your way out of the maze, the family-owned farm is PACKED with family fun throughout the grounds.
Duluth’s Haunted Ship Is Back With Creepy New Twist
Whether you like it or not, fall is in the air and Halloween is right around the corner. In fact, Halloween stuff is already out at some stores!. Spirit Halloween opened its one and only location in Duluth this week, too! The store is in the Miller Hill Mall right across from Five Below.
What Is Minnesota’s Best City For Dog Lovers?
A recent survey by notable internet publication LawnStarter has ranked the United States' most 'dog-friendly' cities for 2024. The top cities in the country were Scottsdale, AZ; Asheville, NC; Santa Fe, NM; Tucson, AZ and Santa Monica, CA. Unfortunately no Minnesota city made the top 200 (and St. Cloud didn't...
Nancy Wilson Reveals When Heart Will Be Back on Tour
Heart fans, rejoice: The band is plotting its return to the road. Earlier this year, Heart launched the Royal Flush Tour, which was planned as the band's first extended trek since 2019. The tour – which included support from Cheap Trick – was supposed to run through late September; however, Ann Wilson’s health problems forced Heart to postpone the tour after 20 shows.
Spirit Halloween Opens In The Miller Hill Mall
The day has finally come: Spirit Halloween is officially open in Duluth. This year, the store is located inside the Miller Hill Mall. Before you roll your eyes, this is when the stores start popping up everywhere. It might be August but it is not too early to start celebrating Halloween.
MN DNR Auction Set to Begin Friday
The Minnesota DNR is having a confiscated equipment auction beginning Friday. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. The auctions will be held online at www.hillerauction.com. The auctions are scheduled for Aug. 26 and Oct. 7. Schmitt says the DNR has done this 12 years and basically they auction off equipment they've confiscated/seized from violators in the past year. Items include bows, guns, trapping equipment, fishing equipment, etc... The first auction opens at 8 a.m. Friday August 23 and goes until 5 p.m. on August 26. Schmitt says the last time the DNR did this they generated over $200,000. The largest money raised from an auction was in 2020 when they generated $303,000. The money goes into the state's general game and fish fund.
Minnesota Now Named One of the Most Fun States in America
Whether you're exploring the vibrant Twin Cities or unwinding by one of the countless lakes, there’s something in Minnesota that speaks to everyone’s idea of a good time. Wake up to the thrill of outdoor adventures that shift with the seasons, add in a killer arts scene, sports that’ll keep you cheering and hoping year after year, and a food scene packed with diverse flavors, and you've got everything you need to live your best life.
Stolen Vehicle Occupants Flee Rochester Police After Brief Pursuit in Olmsted County
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department is looking for the occupants of a stolen vehicle that fled an attempted Thursday morning. So far limited information is available. Rochester Police Captain Casey Moilanen said an Olmsted County Sheriff’s deputy was conducting stationary radar when they observed a vehicle speeding.
How the Feds Are Cracking Down on Shady Online Reviews For Products and Businesses
Remember that time you fell for those great reviews only to receive a piece of junk in the mail?. Or maybe you were tempted by a "diner's" delicious description of a restaurant's food that turned out to be slop. Those misleading reviews may soon be a thing of the past.
New Ramp Closures Coming At Twin Ports Interchange In Duluth
It was a big week for the Twin Ports Interchange Project in Duluth. On Tuesday, August 21, the Minnesota Department of Transportation opened the rebuilt I-35 and I-535 bypass connections through the Twin Ports Interchange project. Before opening the connections, MnDOT had advised motorists that a one-lane bypass had been...
One Minnesota City Is The Best For Pumpkin Spice Lattes In the Entire Country
You might associate coffee with Seattle, but this Minnesota city likes its Pumpkin Spice Lattes more than any other in the entire country. It seems hard to envision now, given how popular Starbucks Coffee Company's Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) has become, but there was a time not all that long ago when that classic fall beverage didn't exist.
Gilby’s Apple Festival to Offer 4 Weekends of Minnesota Fall Fun!
Fall is in the air (then summer's coming back with a vengeance, and then fall-like weather returns). Well, it's in the trees at least; the leaves are turning. And Starbucks is jumping the Basic Shark by releasing their pumpkin spice latte well before Labor Day. I love fall (the season,...
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