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Saints lose heartbreaker to Blues, rebound against Larks
The DC Saints wen 1-2 in recent action, falling to Litchfield 10-3 in 10 innings, and losing to Maple Lake 8-5, before rebounding for a 4-1 victory over Loretto. DC is now 7-7 on the North Star League season, good for seventh place. (The top-seven placewinners receive an automatic bid...
Rice Will Be Showing Off Hot Rods Next Weekend
Let's face it, finding quality family time is hard to come by these days. We're all so busy and if we're being honest, so tired most of the time. Many folks are planning what they’re going to be doing each weekend, trying to take advantage of the great weather and enjoy some time with your family.
Authorities Looking for Missing St. Cloud Teenager
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The Stearns County Sheriff's Office at the St. Cloud Police Department are asking for your help in finding a missing teenager. Sixteen-year-old Grisedia Gomez was last seen in St. Cloud on May 25th. She is a Hispanic girl, 5'4" tall, 200 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes, and her front teeth are framed in gold.
Master Gardener’s Insights: Tackling Japanese Beetles In St. Cloud
THIS INVASIVE SPECIES HAS MADE ITS WAY TO ST CLOUD. Master Gardener Bill Cook joined me yesterday to talk about gardening on WJON and informed me that a pest we have all heard about has made its way to the St. Cloud area. He has found them in his gardens. This hungry little bug will eat your garden goods before you do if you aren't prepared.
Give Blood, Get an Amazon Gift Card Event in St. Cloud
We have been hearing for years about how much the donations from people giving blood drop off during the summer months. This makes sense because of how busy people are during the summer, and people just aren't as available for, or thinking about those types of things like they might be during the colder months here in Minnesota.
Bandits heading to playoffs
The Becker Bandits amateur baseball team is gearing up for the Sauk Valley League playoffs, which start today (Saturday) when the team travels to St. Joe for their opening round game. The Bandits received the #7 seed overall, while the Joes are ranked #2. Becker held a 7-13 record heading...
St. Cloud Council to Discuss Resolution on County Jail, Courts
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud City Council will discuss the future on the Stearns County Justice Center during its meeting on Monday night. Council member George Hontos has asked for a discussion on a resolution stating the city council's support for keeping the jail and court services downtown.
Second COP House Planned for St. Cloud’s Southeast Side
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The plan to create St. Cloud's second Community Outpost is moving forward. On Monday night the city council is expected to approve a renovation agreement for the city-owned building at 10-10 Park in southeast St. Cloud. The city has received a $475,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice.
Part of Beaver Island Trail closes July 22 for repairs
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Part of a popular hiking trail in St. Cloud will close next week for construction. Beaver Island Trail will close on Monday, July 22, from 3rd Avenue South to Veterans Bridge. In that area, crews will work on retaining wall repairs and erosion control improvements.
Driver Arrested After Rollover Near Royalton
ROYALTON (WJON News) -- A driver was arrested after rolling his vehicle. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened Wednesday at about 9:15 p.m. on 170th Avenue about one mile north of Royalton. The Sheriff's Office says 22-year-old Drew Shaw of Fort Ripley was traveling north when he...
Area youth partake in STEM summer camp
Last week, area youth had the opportunity to partake in a week-long camp dedicated to teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) core concepts and principles. Camp Invention took place at the Buffalo Middle School from July 8 - 12, where classrooms were turned into studios and laboratories that stimulated the creative imaginations and sharpened the minds of these young inventors.
Phyllis Larson
89-year-old PHYLLIS J. LARSON of Litchfield passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by the love of her family. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband Alva Larson, their beloved daughters and families and a great...
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