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Pop Up IKEA Store Not Too Far from St. Cloud – Opens TODAY [FRIDAY]
There are those who absolutely love IKEA. To be honest, I have only been in that store one time. And yes, the prices are very good. But you will spend some time putting most things that you buy there together. But that's sometime the price you pay for inexpensive furniture pieces.
Minnesota Law Officer Airlifted to Hospital After Rollover Crash
Willmar, MN (KROC-AM News) - A law enforcement officer in western Minnesota was airlifted to a hospital in St. Cloud following a traffic crash Thursday evening. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office says the single-vehicle crash was reported around 6:20 PM on a rural highway near the town of Atwater, approximately 5 miles east of Willmar. A news release says the responding deputies quickly learned the crash involved a fellow Kandiyohi County deputy who was on duty and driving a squad car.
Buffalo Community Theater Presents “My Fair Lady” This Weekend
The Buffalo Community Theater kicks-off multiple performances of its summer musical tonight (Friday). BCT will be presenting “My Fair Lady” this weekend, and next weekend in Buffalo. The beloved musical centers around the story of professor Henry Higgins, who is so sure of his abilities in phonetics, that...
St. Cloud City Council to Discuss SCSU Programming Cuts
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- At least one St. Cloud City Council member wants to have a formal discussion on the St. Cloud State University programming and budget cuts. Karen Larson has requested that the item be added to Monday night's agenda. She says even though the university is a separate entity from the city it directly impacts the city's economy overall.
Jake Anderson Wants to be the Next Mayor of St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- There are six names on the Primary Election ballot for St. Cloud Mayor. Jake Anderson is making his second bid for mayor after unsuccessfully running for St. Cloud Mayor in 2001 while still in college. Anderson was the last of the candidates to throw his...
James Trantina Running to be Next St. Cloud Mayor
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud will have a new mayor next year. James Trantina is one of six people hoping it will be them. He has lived in the St. Cloud area for the past 15 years with his wife and four kids. Trantina bought Collins Brothers Towing...
Saints lose heartbreaker to Blues, rebound against Larks
The DC Saints wen 1-2 in recent action, falling to Litchfield 10-3 in 10 innings, and losing to Maple Lake 8-5, before rebounding for a 4-1 victory over Loretto. DC is now 7-7 on the North Star League season, good for seventh place. (The top-seven placewinners receive an automatic bid...
St. Cloud State Hockey: Enright Joins as Goaltender, Glockner Departs – Details & Stats
In a goaltender shuffle for St. Cloud State Hockey, Charlie Glockner has departed the team before even beginning, while Gavin Enright joins as his replacement. Charlie Glockner decided not to pursue a fifth year after playing 169 games across various levels. Gavin Enright joined the team after playing 36 games...
Sunrise splendor
Sartell resident Tracy Winters says she loves to walk the bridge and the new river walk trail in the mornings to capture moments like this. She took this photo in late May when the sky and bridge were both lit up in the east as the sun rose. If you have a photo you’d like to share with readers, visit thenewsleaders.com to fill out our submission form and upload a digital photo file.
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