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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.
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.
For God and Country
This is a powerful phrase that is being forgotten. I am not a religious person, I am spiritual. It saddens my heart what I witnessed during the Kimball Days parade. The parade line-up consists of: 1. Police, 2. American flags, and 3. our veterans. Let’s stop there. Those who...
Area high school teams are primed for 2024 fall season
High school student athletes prepare to get back on the competitive fields, tracks, and hardwoods as summer slips into fall and a new season emerges. Coaches, athletes, and administrators are optimistic, and they look forward to healthy and successful journeys in 2024. EV-W/K Cross Country. “We are one week into...
St. Cloud Art Crawl is Friday evening
This year’s Art Crawl will take place Friday evening, Aug. 23, from 4-8 p.m. in downtown St. Cloud. There are multiple locations with dozens of skilled artisans (as well as great spots to pause for refreshment). If you’re planning to attend the Art Crawl, please be sure to stop...
Final Music in the Park for 2024
The final show for the 2024 season of Music in the Park will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at Friederichs Park in Eden Valley. ’57 Chevy Band will perform. Food available for purchase includes sloppy Joes by Eden Valley Citizens for Progress and Ecumen, and Pearl Ridge ice cream.
US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs
Christina Westman dreamed of working with Parkinson’s disease and stroke patients as a music therapist when she started studying at St. Cloud State University. But her schooling was upended in May when administrators at the Minnesota college announced a plan to eliminate its music department as it slashes 42 degree programs and 50 minors.
Local election candidates set as deadline for filing passes
The candidates for the upcoming Nov. 5 general election are set after the candidacy filing period closed Aug. 13. All candidates in the upcoming election will be non-partisan. Many cities in the area will have their residents voting on the positions of mayor and council members, with several of the towns needing to fill numerous council seats. All but one of the cities will have their current mayor running for reelection unopposed.
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...
Fall’n Into Fun Fest
The Fall’n into Fun Fest in Downtown Litchfield is just a little over 4 weeks away – on Saturday, September 21st from 10-to-4. There will be a pumpkin hunt, prizes, music, kid’s activities, food, a craft fair, bounce houses and more. Janaye Prieve says part of 2nd...
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.
Assumed Name for Queen’s Company
The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME:. Queen’s Company. PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS:. 9083...
Registration Open to Explore How Lake George’s Water Quality Has Been Improved
(KNSI) – Residents are invited to take a tour of Lake George next month. Registration opened today for St. Cloud’s stormwater division’s one-mile excursion, which showcases the steps taken to improve the lake’s water quality while enjoying the scenery. The guided tour will detail how the lake has changed over the years, what is being done to protect it and why stormwater management is so important.
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...
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