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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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
Free Fall Folk Music Concert Coming Soon
The Stearns History Museum is hosting it’s 3rd Annual Free Fall Folk Music concert, featuring local singer/songwriter Dennis Warner, on Saturday, September 14th at 2 PM at Warner Lake County Park in Clearwater. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon listening to music in the open air shelter near the swimming beach...
Coal Power Defined This Minnesota Town. Can Solar Win It Over?
BECKER, Minn. — The past and the future of electricity in America are perhaps most visible in a Minnesota town surrounded by potato farms and cornfields. Towering over Becker, a community of a little more than 5,000 people northwest of Minneapolis, is one of the nation’s largest coal power plants. It is being replaced — to the dismay of some residents — with thousands of acres of solar panels and a test of long-duration batteries.
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.
Foley Man Hurt in Benton County Crash
FOLEY (WJON News) -- A Foley man was hurt in an early morning crash. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 5:00 a.m. Monday at the intersection of County Road 6 and Highway 95 in Glendorado Township. A pickup driven by 66-year-old Terrance Dusharm of Foley was...
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.
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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