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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...
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Commencement of I-94 Gap Project in Minnesota, Major Traffic Improvements Expected by Late-2026
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held yesterday for the Interstate-94 Gap Project that's set to add lanes and improve infrastructure along a stretch of highway frequented by Minnesota motorists. Among those wielding shovels at the event were Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and various regional officials, signaling the start of the long-planned expansion efforts. The construction won't fully ramp up until the spring of 2025 but drivers should brace for significant shifts in traffic patterns, reminiscence of the I-94 widening between Monticello and Clearwater a few rotations of the seasons past.
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.
One Person Hurt In Elk River Crash
ELK RIVER (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a crash between a car and motorcycle Saturday evening. The Minnesota State Patrol says at about 5:10 p.m. a car driven by 30-year-old Samantha Aschenbrener of Big Lake was turning onto Joplin Street NW and a motorcycle ridden by 45-year-old James Underwood of Big Lake was going west on Highway 10 when they crashed in the intersection of the two roads.
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.
September at senior center includes Fitness on Fridays
The Monticello Community Center is sponsoring three separate Fitness on Fridays events in September that you are all invited to take part in. There is no charge to attend them, they will be held from 1 to 1:30 p.m., and you can sign up for each at the senior center. The first is on Sept. 6 and the topic is “Senior Fitness Open House.” The Sept. 13 session is called “Better Balance and Fall Prevention.” The session on Sept. 20 is titled “Living Wellness, Nutrition...
Used book sale to benefit Sherburne History Center
Used book sale to benefit History Center BECKER — The Sherburne History Center in Becker is once again holding its annual used book sale. The sale will run on Friday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get some great deals on popular fiction and history genre books. All proceeds will benefit the Sherburne History Center which is a registered 5013C nonprofit. Sherburne History Center is located at 10775 27th Ave SE in Becker. For more information, visit www.sherburnehistorycenter.org, email programs@sherburnehistorycenter.org or call 763-261-4433.
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...
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...
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