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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.
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.
RIVERFEST 2024: Trio of new Royal Ambassadors crowned
MONTICELLO — Three new Monticello Royal Ambassadors were crowned on a steamy, sun-baked afternoon last Sunday as family, friends, community leaders, fellow royalty from nearby cities and myriad members of the Aquatennial Ambassador Organization looked on. Out of 10 candidates, Aurorah Kimble, Claudia Martin and Lily Tiemann were chosen to represent the city in 2024-25, when they will be embarking on a life-changing journey filled with community spirit, pride and service. ...
Holdingford man charged with vehicle theft
Tyler Jay Paul, 36, Holdingford, was charged in Morrison County District Court with one felony count of motor vehicle theft, one gross misdemeanor count of third-degree DWI and one misdemeanor count of fourth-degree DWI. The charges stem from a July 8 incident, when at approximately 1:08 a.m., a deputy of the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was on routine patrol on 40th St. in Morrison County. He observed a vehicle with no taillights illuminated. The deputy also noted that the driver side brake light was out...
Rain can’t stop Waverly Daze 2024
Those who attended Waverly Daze last weekend were not left disappointed. Even with a little rain, people came out to the festival to have a good time and mingle with friends and family. Friday saw crowds play carnival games, getting their faces painted, and then fireworks capped off the night...
12th Annual Darwin Night ends with Blues winning 10-3
The 12th annual Darwin Night at Dassel Ball Park took place July 10, where the Litchfield Blues played the Dassel-Cokato Saints. The gates opened at 6 p.m. with barbecue food, music, and The Dassel Ambassadors giving out root beer floats. The night also had a t-shirt raffle, twine ball racing, and an opportunity for people to get together and catch up with others they might not have seen in a while.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mayoral candidate James Trantina III talks about goals, St. Joseph residency allegations
ST. CLOUD — With the Aug. 13 primary election nearing, the St. Cloud Times spoke with mayoral candidate James Trantina III about his policy agenda and allegations that he resides at a St. Joseph address. Trantina, who is the CEO of Collins Brothers Towing of St. Cloud, said as mayor he would focus on public safety, affordable housing, city infrastructure and economic development. He said bringing these elements together could make a better St. Cloud. ...
Rud ‘can’t wait to jump in,’ returns to St. Cloud State as new men’s hockey assistant coach
St. Cloud State has announced the addition of Eric Rud as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. A 25-year veteran of the coaching world with head coaching experience, Rud returns to St. Cloud for the third time after previous stints as an assistant coach with the men’s team from 2005 to 2010 and as the head coach of the women’s team from 2014 to 2019. Rud most recently served as the head coach of the USHL’s Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL, his second stint as a head coach in the nation’s top junior hockey league.
HLWW gets creative in its effort to maximize classroom space
In recent years, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted has emphasized maximizing the available space in its middle and high school building, and the school board approved a project that will further accomplish that goal at its meeting Monday. With the project, a portion of a storage area located near the high school office...
Dawson Garcia, top scorer for the Gophers men's basketball team, recovering from foot surgery
The Big Ten’s leading returning scorer, he is expected to resume activities in September after suffering a left foot injury in practice this month. Dawson Garcia, top scorer for the Gophers men's basketball team, recovering from foot surgery. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest in local News,...
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