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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...
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.
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.
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;...
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.
Litchfield School District Welcomes Superintendent Susan Burris
Students in the Litchfield School District will be heading back to classes soon as school resumes right after Labor Day. This is the first year in Litchfield for new Superintendent Susan Burris. Burris took over as Superintendent on July 1st. She grew up in Paynesville, spent 3 years at Moorhead...
St. Cloud VA to Host Overdose Awareness Event
The St. Cloud V.A. is offering an overdose awareness event Wednesday August 28. I was joined on WJON by Dr. Justin Hendricks, Dr. Tracanne Legatt, Music Therapist Madge Scherer and Public Affairs Officer Barry Venable. International overdose awareness day is August 31 but because the V.A. isn't open on Saturdays the event has been planned for Wednesday August 28. The event will include education about overdose awareness, reduction strategies, fentanyl test kits, and Katie Newman will be on hand to provide naloxone prescriptions for those veterans who are interested. Dr. Legatt says this will be at no cost for veterans.
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.
Meeker County public hearing 9/10/24: variance
The Meeker County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Courthouse in Litchfield, MN on September 10, 2024 at 5:00pm to consider the following Rezone and Preliminary Plat permit applications and other business before the Board. Joel & Liana L’Esperance, 3523 Long Grove Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI...
Man Found Incompetent to face Stearns County Arson Charges
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A man formerly of St. Paul who's charged with two separate cases of arson in Stearns County has been found mentally unfit to face the charges against him. Thirty-nine-year-old James Lund is accused of trying to light a woman's car on fire in the pharmacy...
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...
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.
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.
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...
Stearns County Road 134 in St. Cloud to Close for Utility Work
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A week-long road closure is expected to cause major traffic headaches for drivers in west St. Cloud. Starting Friday, city work crews will close County Road 134 near the CentraCare Health Plaza. The road closure will be between White Drive and Royal Way due to...
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