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Dead body found in Sauk Rapids park
(Sauk Rapids, MN) -- Authorities in Benton County are investigating the death of a man in Sauk Rapids. Officers say the man's body was discovered Sunday morning in Lions Park. The report says the Sauk Rapids Police Department requested help from the Minnesota B-C-A "due to the location of the deceased." The medical examiner will identify the man and his cause of death. Lions Park and the splash pad were closed Sunday during the investigation.
18th Annual School Of Rock Taking Place in St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Kids who love to play music will be rocking out for the next few weeks. The 18th annual School Of Rock starts Tuesday and runs through August 1st. Sixty students who have just completed 6th through 12th grade will be forming 10 bands with each band learning two songs. They'll perform their songs on August 1st on stage at the Paramount Center for the Arts.
Could A Mountain Bike Trail Be Coming To Quarry Park?
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Quarry Park and Nature Preserve could have a mountain bike trail in two years. The Mid-Minnesota Cycling Club is running a capital campaign to raise $200,000 to add a 10-mile trail at the park. The total cost of the trail is $800,000 and the club...
BCA Asking For Help To Locate Missing Teen
UNDATED (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is asking for help in finding a runaway teen. The BCA says 17-year-old Kaydence Johnson ran from a home in Sartell on June 22nd with another female juvenile. The other juvenile has since been found. Authorities say Johnson is...
Kathleen D. Burke, 95, Princeton
July 25, 1928 - July 18, 2024. Kathleen D. Burke, age 95 of Princeton, MN, passed away on July 18, 2024, at the Elim Wellspring in Princeton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Princeton. Fr. Kevin Anderson will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will be at St. Edward’s Cemetery in Princeton.
Get Ready! Pierz Freedom Fest Announces Its 2025 Headliner
Over the weekend the 11th annual Pierz Freedom Fest took place in Genola, and by all accounts, those in attendance seemed to have a great time. Before the headliner, Chase Rice took the stage at 10pm, the 2025 Pierz Freedom Fest headliner was announced to the excited crowd. Going into...
St. Cloud Features Five of the Top Ten ‘Reader’s Choice’ Restaurants In The US
I don't know about you, but I probably visit a drive-thru window more than I'd like to admit. Sometimes, it's just for a coffee or energy drink pick-me-up and other times, it's because I'm hungry at that very moment and don't feel like waiting another hour to fix my meal.
Monday Deadline to Sign Up for Minnesota Senior Games
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Monday is the last day to sign up for the Minnesota Senior Games in St. Cloud. Registration will close at the end of the day. Hundreds of athletes aged 50 and above from across the state and beyond will compete in over 15 events. The...
Nearly 320 Employees Laid Off at St. Cloud Distribution Center
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Around 320 employees will be jobless by the end of the year after officials at Fulfillment Distribution Center, Inc. (FDC) in St. Cloud announced the permanent closure of its facilities. WJON News first told you about the possibility of the plant closure in April. FDC...
Hazel Johnson
Hazel Johnson, age 87, died suddenly on July 9, 2024. Hazel was born to Earl and Sarah Carpenter and grew up in the Isle, MN area. Hazel was one of eight children in the Carpenter family. She graduated from Isle High School in 1955. Hazel had two daughters, DeDe and...
SR-R Community Survey on Two Potential Projects
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Residents in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District are encouraged to fill out a community feedback survey. Superintendent Brad Bergstrom says the survey was recently mailed out to every single address in the district. The survey includes information on two possible projects and the potential tax impact they could have on property owners.
Injuries in 2 Vehicle Crash in Benton County
SARTELL (WJON News) -- Several people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Benton County. The incident happened at about 10:00 p.m. Sunday at Highway 15 and County Road 29 in Sartell. A van driven by 50-year-old Peter Ziegler of St. Joseph was going west on the county road while...
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