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One dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound, runaway rescued in St. Cloud
While officers were investigating a Morrison County runaway case in West St. Cloud on Wednesday afternoon, a man in the home died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. At about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Morrison County Sheriff's Office and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension were conducting a follow-up investigation at a residence in the 1700 Block of Casselberry Road in St. Cloud regarding an endangered juvenile runaway from Morrison County, according to a release. ...
Robberies are escalating in St. Cloud, police ask for help
Several robberies have occurred during the past week in St. Cloud. On Sunday morning, a store clerk was held up at gunpoint. The victim was uninjured. At about 10 minutes before 9 a.m. on Sunday, there was an active robbery at the Holiday Station Store in the 300 block of Fifth Avenue South...
Arrests, sentencings, fire calls for Oct. 3
Wright County Sheriff arrests: • Joel Lavern Christenson, 38, of Monticello was arrested in Monticello Sept. 23 on a charge of driving after license cancellation. • Elizabeth Mae Verdon, 43, of Buffalo was arrested in Monticello Sept. 23 on charges of theft and fifth-degree controlled substance. • Shawn Adam Lux, 39, of Monticello was arrested...
St. Cloud Man Hurt in Early Morning Rollover
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud man was hurt in an early morning rollover. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened just after 4:00 a.m. Thursday on Highway 15 in St. Cloud. Forty-one-year-old Dustin Bakken was traveling south when he lost control of his vehicle. He was...
Wendy’s on track to open new location at Union Crossings
MONTICELLO — Where’s the beef? It’s soon to be right here in Monticello. Diners craving a frozen frosty, square cheeseburger or crispy chicken nuggets will soon be in luck, as the Wendy’s fast-food chain plans to put a new restaurant in the Union Crossings plaza on East Seventh Street. The franchise is one of three new eateries joining the busy shopping center on the east side of town, which is...
Minnesota National Guard sending two Chinook helicopters and 11 soldiers to help with hurricane relief
SAINT CLOUD, Minn. — President Biden says more than a thousand active-duty soldiers from across the country are either on their way or already in North Carolina helping out after the hurricane. The Minnesota National Guard says 11 of their members and two Chinook helicopters will leave the St....
Tying up loose ends: Crafters step in after a loved one's death
RAMSEY, Minnesota — Quilting is more than a craft to Jennifer Rice. It's a legacy of love. "I think it's one more way in our society that we can connect to other people," Rice said. On a summer day in June, Rice was busy sewing in her kitchen in...
St. Cloud Fire Department Contains Apartment Fire Wednesday
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- No one was hurt when a fire broke out in a south St. Cloud apartment Wednesday morning. The Fire Department responded to 3403 22nd Street South just before Noon. Firefighters arrived to find a fire in a third-floor apartment unit. It was being suppressed by...
Central MN Prep Football Preview – Week Six – October 4th, 2024
SARTELL (0-5) @ MOORHEAD (5-0) A tough test on the road awaits the Sabres, who lost 35-7 against Bemidji at home in week five. The undefeated Spuds are currently ranked second in Class 5A after beating Tech 55-8 in St. Cloud last week. TECH (2-3) @ BRAINERD (2-3) The Tigers...
Princeton police report: week ending Sept. 26
The Princeton Police Department received the following calls for service: Friday, Sept. 20 10:38 a.m. Responded to a vehicle accident on Northland Dr. 12:26 p.m. A theft was reported on 21st Ave. N. 2:14 p.m. Responded to a report of...
County board sets 2025 preliminary draft budget, levy
During the Tuesday, Sept. 24 meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, the board approved the 2025 preliminary draft budget and certified levy. The budget was approved at $208,176,035. The levy (the amount paid through property taxes) was approved at $100,427,279. The levy figure represents a 5.71% increase. The board also approved setting the annual Truth in Taxation public hearing for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. The final budget and levy will be set at a board meeting in December. It should be noted that the preliminary budget and levy can’t be increased after this date. It can only be decreased.
Waite Park Closing Busy Intersection for Repairs
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- The city of Waite Park will be closing a busy intersection for 10 days while improvements are made. City crews will close 10th Avenue from 1st Street North to the railroad crossing starting at 6:00 a.m. Monday. The pavement will be removed and replaced approximately...
Princeton roars into homecoming week with glitz and glam
The Princeton School District is roaring towards its 2024 homecoming celebrations. The festivities are set for the week of Oct. 7 to 11, with the homecoming football game to take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. But celebrations will be taking place the entire week leading up to the football game. The theme of...
Princeton student named a commended scholar
Princeton High School Principal Ryan Jensen announced on Wednesday, Sept. 18 that senior Elanor Gruber has been named a commended student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic...
Historically Speaking: More stories of note from late 1800s
As I mentioned last week, over this next period of my writing, from 1865-80, I will continue telling some anecdotal family stories, and information on the beginnings of many local businesses here in Monticello. Our tales continue with Harvey Wooster Brookins (1821-85), whose son and daughter both died within their first year of life, with wife Asenath dying rather prematurely at 41 not long after. Brookins, rot with tragedy, married...
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