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Free Fall Folk Music Concert Coming Soon
The Stearns History Museum is hosting it’s 3rd Annual Free Fall Folk Music concert, featuring local singer/songwriter Dennis Warner, on Saturday, September 14th at 2 PM at Warner Lake County Park in Clearwater. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon listening to music in the open air shelter near the swimming beach...
Legal Notices – August 21, 2024
The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota, met for a regular meeting on July 1, 2024, at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Shelly Jonas called the meeting to order. Members present included Shelly Jonas, Matthew Wuollet, Corey Czycalla, Tina Honsey, and JT Grundy. Others present included City Administrator Kelly Hinnenkamp, Police Chief Standafer, Engineer Jared Voge and the Annandale Advocate.
Growing Leadership in the Workforce in Central MN
People are either born leaders or learn to be leaders. Gail Cruikshank, Talent Director from the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation joined me on WJON for our monthly "Get a Job" segment. She identified how young people can become leaders. Cruikshank says 65% of youth involved with Big Brothers and Big Sisters agreed their Big helped them reach a higher level of education than they thought possible. 52% reported their Big kept them from dropping out of school. 51.9% of high school students attending EPIC reported learning from someone in the field that was most effective for their career exploration. These numbers indicate some sort of mentorship can be beneficial for young people.
Thousands Cruise To Benton County Fairgrounds For Car Show [PHOTO GALLERY]
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Thousands turned out to see some vintage cars on Sunday. The St. Cloud Antique Auto Club (Pantowners) held its 49th annual car show and swap meet on the Benton County Fairgrounds. They had over 700 cars on display from classics to modern-day muscle cars. Treasurer...
Foley Man Hurt in Benton County Crash
FOLEY (WJON News) -- A Foley man was hurt in an early morning crash. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 5:00 a.m. Monday at the intersection of County Road 6 and Highway 95 in Glendorado Township. A pickup driven by 66-year-old Terrance Dusharm of Foley was...
Coal Power Defined This Minnesota Town. Can Solar Win It Over?
BECKER, Minn. — The past and the future of electricity in America are perhaps most visible in a Minnesota town surrounded by potato farms and cornfields. Towering over Becker, a community of a little more than 5,000 people northwest of Minneapolis, is one of the nation’s largest coal power plants. It is being replaced — to the dismay of some residents — with thousands of acres of solar panels and a test of long-duration batteries.
A Ramsey Family Farm Known For Fall Fun Has Moved Closer To St. Cloud!
For fans of fall fun, you might note that one area family fall fun farm has moved! The Pearson Family Farm that used to be in Ramsey has now moved closer to St. Cloud, as they are setting up near Clear Lake. The farm made the emotional announcement on social media that the move was complete over the weekend.
St. Cloud Area Teams Fare Well at State Amateur Baseball Tourney
The St. Cloud area is well represented at the Class C and B State tournaments. In Class C the Cold Spring Rockies, Buckman Billygoats, Farming Flames, St. Joseph Joes and Kimball Express were all winners this past weekend. Games are being played in Belle Plaine, Green Isle, Jordan and Shakopee. Results below.
Zoning Board to Consider CUP for Monument Sales Move
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The next step is expected to be taken this week for a longtime granite monument company in St. Cloud to move part of its manufacturing operation. The St. Cloud Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a Conditional Use Permit for Monument Sales Incorporated at its meeting Tuesday.
New St. Joseph Food Hall Announces Restaurant Concepts
ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) -- Ground was broken Monday on a new food hall concept in downtown St. Joseph. The House Food and Tap will be at the corner of 2nd Avenue Northwest and Minnesota Street. During the event, owners Craig and BriAnne Hern announced the three restaurant concepts and...
This Halloween Store is Ready to Open in St. Cloud
We are in the middle of August, in case you haven't checked a calendar. It's the time of back to school for both college and grade school/high school. Lots of people milling around big box stores picking up items that their kids need for the school year. What I have...
Oak Park Motorcyclist Injured in Collision with Deer Near Pierz, Reminder of Rural Road Hazards
Early morning commuters in Morrison County encountered an unexpected disruption this past Thursday. A motorcycle accident on Partridge Road resulted in injuries for 33-year-old Cody Keeler of Oak Park, MN. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office received a report of the accident at approximately 5:59 am, which occurred south of 153rd Street, about four miles east of Pierz, in Hillman Township.
Larks advance, Lakers and Blues season comes to an end at Class C State Baseball Tournament.
This weekend is the 101’s State Amateur Baseball tournament in the state of Minnesota, and three teams from the North Star League played, with one advancing. We know for sure there will be a new state champion as Maple Lake the defending champs lost to Farming in the first round. The Litchfield Blues making their first state appearance since 2002, also lost, but Loretto won in ten innings, leaving two teams from the North Star League left going into next weekend, Buffalo and Loretto. The Larks will next play Saturday at 4 PM vs. Sauk Centre at Bell Plaine, while Buffalo (Who received a bye this weekend) will take on St. Joe’s at 7:30 PM on Friday night at Belle Plaine. You can hear both games right here on AM1360 KRWC, krwc1360.com and on our app. Below is a recap of this weekend’s games for the North Star League teams, and tournament bracket.
St. Cloud City Council to Review Budget, Children’s Museum Progress, and SCSU’s Major Cuts and Campus Overhaul Plans
(KNSI) – On Monday, St. Cloud residents can get a firsthand look at and ask questions about the proposed 2025 city budget before council members hold a study session on the children’s museum and St. Cloud State University’s plans in the face of budget cuts. The council,...
Meeker County Board minutes 8/6/24
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners met on August 6, 2024, at the Meeker County Family Services Center in the City of Litchfield, Minnesota. Call to order was at 8:32 a.m. by Board Chair Danny Schiefelbein. Present: Commissioners – Beth Oberg, Julie Bredeson, Paul Johnson, Steve Schmitt and Danny Schiefelbein;...
Minnesota’s Fall Weather Outlook
UNDATED (WJON News) -- The autumn season is fast approaching, what can we expect for weather this fall for pumpkin picking, harvest festivals, and football tailgate parties?. The Climate Prediction Center has released its fall weather outlook for the fall months of September, October, and November. They say the temperatures...
SCSU Students Prep For Local Weather Balloon Launches
(KNSI) – From the stars to our backyard. A St. Cloud State University program originally meant to study the effects of the solar eclipse on our atmosphere will now be used to help gain a clearer picture of severe weather in central Minnesota. SCSU Assistant Professor Rachel Humphrey explains...
Reconomy Acquires Vermilion to Expand Further in the U.S.
Reconomy, the international circular economy specialist, announces the acquisition of Vermilion Holdings, Inc., based in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. Established in 1976, Vermilion is the US market leader in the take-back of post-consumer products. It manages the track and trace of materials from collection locations to approved sites for reuse, recycling or secure disposition using a proprietary technology platform and patented reverse logistics packaging and kiosk collection system.
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