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Songs of Summer Festival
The Songs of Summer Festival is coming up on August 16th at Memorial Park on Lake Ripley in Litchfield. Gates will open at 4 p.m. with Michael Shynes performing at 5 p.m. and the Fabulous Armadillos taking the stage at 7:30. Sarah Jones says Memorial Park is a new location...
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.
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.
Richard Bloom
Richard "Dick" Bloom, 87, of St. Cloud, formerly of Willmar, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his home in St. Cloud. His Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 26, at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar and will be streamed at https://www.ourlivingwater.org/dickbloom.html. Interment with military honors will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Willmar Public Schools Foundation to be used for school supplies. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar, www.hafh.org.
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.
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.
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.
Carol Lewis Looking to Be St. Cloud’s Next Mayor
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud residents are choosing a new mayor during this election season. Council member Carol Lewis is among the six candidates running for the job. Lewis served on the St. Cloud Area School Board for two terms and has been on the city council for three terms. She says she running for mayor because it feels like a natural progression.
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