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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.
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.
William “Bill” Lipinski, 84, Cold Spring
William J. “Bill” Lipinski, age 84, died Sunday August 10, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital. A graveside service will be at Noon on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the St. Boniface Parish Cemetery in Cold Spring, MN. Bill was born in Richmond to Paul and Emma (Schug)...
Demo Work Planned for Portion of Former St. Joe Mill
ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) -- Demolition work will soon begin on some of the old St. Joseph Mill project. During Tuesday night's St. Joseph EDA meeting, they'll get an update on the work. The eastern post and frame portion of the building is proposed to be demolished as the structure's...
Coborn’s Announced New Grocery, Liquor Store in Plymouth
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Coborn's Incorporated is opening a new grocery and liquor store in Plymouth. The St. Cloud-based company says they will be part of a new project called "The Boulevard" which is a partnership with developers Roers Companies and Scannell Properties. It will be located off Interstate 494 and Bass Lake Road.
June Pannhoff
Age 75 of South Haven, passed away August 18th at her residence, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Memorial services for June Pannhoff, will be held Friday September 13th at 11 AM, at Heartland Evangelical Free Church in Annandale. Burial to follow at the Acacia Cemetery in Clearwater. Obituary, guestbook, video tribute and funeral webcast can be found online at; www.dingmannfuneral.com.
Christine M. Friederichs
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at St. Emily’s Catholic Church in Emily for Christine M. Friederichs, 67, of St. Cloud. Christine passed away peacefully July 23, 2024, at her home in St. Cloud with family at her side. The Rev. Joseph Backowski will...
Heart Like a Truck: Today’s Pet of the Week is Lainey!
She'll Wait in the Truck, so Never Say Never to Lainey, today's Pet of the Week from Tri-County Humane Society!. Lainey is a spayed 4-year-old terrier/pit bull/mix. She's house-trained and will let you know when nature is calling! She's been friendly with children of all ages and has lived with cats & other dogs. Lainey loves car rides, chew toys, and chit-chat: she's a talker! She can sit and shake, and is an exuberant ball of energy. Stop by Tri-County Humane Society to meet Lainey today!
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...
Gophers reinforce running back corps with transfers
P.J. Fleck added several players through the transfer portal this offseason, including three running backs who give Minnesota a cushion they lacked in previous seasons. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest in local News, Sports, Weather, Obituaries & More! Tune in to AM 1410 or FM 95.9 for morning updates on the go, listen to our afternoon programs to keep you informed all day long, or join us weekends for our prayer service broadcasts.
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