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Crews Working to Clear Train Derailment in Big Lake
(KNSI) – Authorities in Sherburne County are working on a train derailment in Big Lake. It happened around 3:15 a.m. The train that derailed was a BNSF, and we were told it was carrying consumer goods. The derailment affected roughly 15 cars in a mostly industrial area. No homes are in danger, and we are also being told there is no fire hazard.
Jason Mraz Bring Pop Music Mix To The Ledge [PHOTOS]
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- The Ledge Amphitheater was the place to be on Saturday night. Jason Mraz helped fans dance the night away with his Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride Summer Tour. People got to hear many of his top hits like "I'm Yours," "The Remedy (I Won't Worry),"...
Bats heating up for Monticello Legion baseball as playoffs approach
The Monticello Legion Post 260 baseball team has played in a lot of close games this summer and that trend continued over the last two games. On Thursday, July 11, Monticello tied played STMA Golds 6-6 and then lost a marathon 16-15 games to Hutchinson on Monday earlier this week. At 2-8-1, the team hasn’t seen as many wins as they would have liked so far, but four of those losses have been by one run. They didn’t add to the win total but the...
Big Lake Man Hurt In Crash Near Melrose
MELROSE TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A Big Lake man was hurt in a single-car crash Friday night. The Minnesota State Patrol says at about 7:15 p.m. a pickup driven by 40-year-old Daniel Holappa of Big Lake was going east on Interstate 94 when he left the road and hit the median barriers at the intersection of Highway 4.
Polecats win Sauk Valley League East
The Monticello Polecats amateur town ball team has had another excellent summer and is ready for the Sauk Valley League playoffs. Three separate win streaks, including one of seven games, helped Monticello go 13-5 over the regular season and 10-1 in league play. After winning their last eight league games, the Polecats won the East by four games over Clearwater. The Sauk Valley League playoffs begin this week. Monticello plays the Clear Lake Lakers in the opening round on Friday. Monticello beat Clear Lake 14-3...
Waite Park City Council Passes Drone Ordinance
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Operating drones in the City of Waite Park now has some guidelines. The Waite Park City Council unanimously passed the city's drone ordinance at its last meeting. The ordinance outlines regulations for flying drones by the city, police, and the public. The public rules include...
“Table Talk” Backed Into A Corner With New Games
"Cornered" is a new game out from a local designer in Paynesville, MN, Ben Borgerding. It is a light strategy game that only takes about 10 minutes to play. A perfect filler-type game for game nights. It is one of the new games we discussed on "Table Talk" on Saturday. You can pre-order it at getcornered.com and Games By James as a few copies in store now.
Tour Of Saints Still Going Strong After 40 Years
ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) -- It was a great day for a bike ride in St. Joseph on Sunday. The annual Tour of Saints took place with three different lengths to choose from to see the city and surrounding area. Over 800 people took part in the tour which has...
Death Investigation in Sauk Rapids
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Authorities are investigating after a man's body was found in a Sauk Rapids park. Sauk Rapids police say just before 7:00 a.m. Sunday they responded to a call in Lions Park at 85 River Avenue. The Sauk Rapids police department has asked for the help...
One Person Hurt In Crash Near Clearwater
LYNDEN TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a single-car crash near Clearwater on Saturday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says at about 5:00 p.m. an SUV driven by 22-year-old Nisha Walker of St. Paul was going west on I-94 when she left the road and rolled into the median.
Central Minnesota Veterans to Receive Benefits Assistance at PACT Act Claims Clinic in St. Cloud
If you've served your country through thick and thin, here's something relevant to your interests. Veterans from Central Minnesota, along with the survivors of those who served during the Vietnam War, Gulf War, and post-9/11 conflicts, can get essential information on their healthcare and compensation benefits this August 17, as reported by Wright County Minnesota. Specifically, for those who've been exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances during their service, a PACT Act claims clinic is opening its doors to provide the answers you need.
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