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SNL Reveals Celebrity Playing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
One of the first questions asked when Tim Walz was announced as Kamala Harris' running mate was, who will play him on Saturday Night Live?. The first name that people immediately latched on to was 'Only Murders in the Building' star, and SNL alum, Steve Martin. The buzz got so intense, that Martin and SNL Producer.
Think Winter, Minnesota Cold Weather Rule Starts October 1st
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- It is time to start preparing for winter this week. The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule goes into effect starting on Tuesday and Xcel Energy wants to remind customers there is help for those who need assistance. Under the rule, residential customers are protected from service being...
Car Crashes Into Tent At City Festival in Northern Minnesota
HACKENSACK (WJON News) -- Four people were hurt, one seriously, after a car plowed into a tent at a city festival in northern Minnesota. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened Saturday at about 3:30 p.m. at the annual Hackensack Chainsaw Carving event in downtown Hackensack. The Sheriff...
The Pohlads Are The World’s Only Poor Billionaires
The Minnesota Twins were riding high after a 2023 season that saw them -finally- win a playoff series for the first time since 2002. How did the Twins celebrate this success? By slashing payroll of course!. Declared 'right-sizing' the business by nepo baby Twins Executive Chair Joe Pohlad, the team...
We Now Know the Longest Highway in the Entire State of Minnesota
Minnesota is a big state, so it makes sense that the longest road in the Land of 10,000 Lakes is also pretty big. But do you know which one is the longest?. When it comes to states, our own North Star State is one of the biggest in the country. We're no Texas or Alaska, mind you, but Minnesota's nearly 90,000 square miles (89,943 to be precise) ranks us as the 12-largest state in the U.S.
March Will Be A “Family Affair” At Xcel Energy Center
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- The "Queen of Hip Hop Soul" will be wowing fans in Minnesota next year. Mary J. Blige is bringing her "For My Fans" tour to the Xcel Energy Center on March 16th. Blige is going on tour in support of her latest album "Gratitude" which...
Benton County Traffic Stop Leads to Drugs and Weapons Charges
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A traffic stop led to a Zimmerman man being arrested on possession of drugs and a handgun. The St. Cloud Police Department on Friday alerted the Benton County Sheriff's Office about a man driving a white pickup who had allegedly pointed a handgun at another driver.
Elton John Documentary Gets Release Date and Official Trailer
Elton John: Never Too Late, the new documentary about the legendary artist and songwriter, will premiere on Disney+ on Dec. 13. The film, directed by R.J. Cutler and John's husband, David Furnish, will look back on John's half-century career as he prepares for his final North American concert in November 2022 at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium. He'll revisit his early years in the music industry as well as his challenges with addiction, abuse and coming to terms with his own identity.
Minnesota Fishing Museum Inducts 2024 Hall Of Fame Class
LITTLE FALLS (WJON News) -- It was a night filled with celebration, community, and thanks as the Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame inducted its latest Hall of Fame members. At a ceremony in Little Falls on Thursday the museum enshrined four individuals and three organizations. The individual inductees were:
Win an Autographed Judas Priest ‘Invincible Shield’ Prize Pack
Judas Priest is back on the road for the next leg of their ongoing world tour. To celebrate, Ultimate Classic Rock Nights is giving away autographed copies of the band's Invincible Shield album plus an official tour T-shirt. We'll select several lucky UCR fans to receive this special prize pack!
Minnesota Expected to Be In The Spotlight During VP Debate
UNDATED (WJON News) -- The only Vice Presidential Debate will be Tuesday night between Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance. Fluence Media Political Analyst Blois Olson has moderated three debates with Walz in the past. We have seen that Governor Walz when he gets anxious when he...
Popular “Haunted Acres” Opens this Weekend in Sauk Rapids
It's Baaaack...the season where there are all sorts of ghosts and goblins, haunted houses, and pumpkin trails and the like. Obviously not all of these things that are centered around the Halloween holiday are for adults only. Lots of events are absolutely family friendly. Some of these events are great for little kids.
Here’s When Gordy’s Hi-Hat, Portland Malt Shoppe Close For 2024 Season
It might not feel like it but fall is here. With temperatures soaring well above normal into the end of September, it's feeling anything but a change of the seasons. However, there are some other signs that fall is here in the Northland and they are a little bittersweet. Sigh.
Elevated Fire Danger + Red Flag Warning for Southern Minnesota Today
Near critical fire weather conditions are in the forecast for southeastern Minnesota this afternoon, with a Red Flag Warning issued for central and southwest parts of the state. A dry cold front will track eastward across Minnesota this afternoon. Much drier air behind the front will lead to critical fire...
Race Against Time: Unclaimed $1M Prize At Coborns In Delano
One Million Dollars is still on the table for The Minnesota Millionaire Raffle. The ticket was sold at Coborn's in Delano at 1400 Babcock Blvd E. The winner is running out of time to claim their prize. Do you think that this ticket has been lost? Or do you think the winner is putting off turning it in until the last minute? If it were you, would you dare hang on to it this long?
Delta May Soon Add High End Amenities at MSP Airport
How important is it to you to fly in complete comfort? I'm talking about long flights to somewhere like the far East, Australia, New Zealand, or somewhere that takes hours and hours of flight time. Also, if the comfort is extremely important to you, how much are you willing to...
Minnesotans: Have You Heard of The Hairy Man of Vergas?
If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? NOBODY. Blame it on the big hairy guy. A sleepy town of just over 300 in west central Minnesota makes up for its lack of population with big things. Vergas is already home to the 20-foot-tall World's Largest Loon...
Ten Years After Splits With a Promise to Return
Ten Years After's current lineup is splitting. Co-founding drummer Ric Lee and keyboardist Chick Churchill began touring with vocalist and guitarist Marcus Bonfanti and bass player Colin Hodgkinson in 2014, just after the death of classic-era frontman Alvin Lee. "The time spent through the decade together has been very rewarding,"...
‘Hope’ & ‘Improvement’ Run High In ’24 – MN Deer Hunting Forecast
Archery season for deer hunting is underway, and before we know it the firearms opener will be here. If you are planning on heading out hunting for deer this fall, the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association put out its annual deer hunting forecast. Here's what we learned from the hunting forecast.
My Memories Of Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson has been in the country music scene my entire life. He was already a force to be reckoned with when I was born, and as just a child, I was listening to records with Kris Kristofferson songs on them. Kris passed away peacefully at his home in Maui,...
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