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Royals football falls to 3-2 after gut-wrenching loss to Monticello
Late in the fourth quarter up 13-9 needing only a first down to seal its fourth win of the season, the Royals (3-2, 2-1) couldn’t pick up the necessary yards on Friday, Sept. 27, and Monticello (3-2, 2-0) got the ball back with a chance to convert on a game-winning drive. The Magic did exactly that and took a 16-13 lead on a touchdown pass with less than a minute remaining in the game at Jerry Schempf Field in Elk River. On the last play...
Hammer time, Deibele’s late TD pass to Emmerich steals victory from Rogers
There is always more juice in rivalry games and when a trophy is involved the stakes become even higher. Monticello and Rogers football play for a hammer trophy. The winning team takes the hammer back to their barn and adds a ring of red or blue colored tape around the handle. Monticello last beat Rogers 6-2 back in Sept. 2022 on a 15-yard touchdown run by Brock Holthaus late in the fourth quarter. After a one-year hiatus, the Hammer is back in Monticello after their...
Milaca City Council and mayoral voters' guide
With the general election swiftly approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 5, voters seek out the candidates they feel best represent their values in office. The Union-Times asked the candidates running for Milaca City Council and mayor seven questions to help voters make their choice: 1. What is your education background and current occupation? 2. What are your previously elected, appointed or volunteer positions? ...
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...
Ledgetober Flannel Fest Going to “Another Level” in 2024
The 3rd annual LEDGEtober Flannel Fest will take place from 2-7pm Saturday October 5 at the Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park. Ledge Facility Event Supervisor Meredith Lyon, and performers Ted Manderfeld (Deuces Wild) and Michael Shynes joined me on WJON to talk about the event. Lyon says Flannel Fest is "going to another level in 2024".
Leaders in athletics, science education added to the Milaca Hall of Fame
Milaca High School (MHS) recently announced a group of nine alumni to be inducted into its Milaca Hall of Fame. While the induction ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, the Union-Times is introducing each inductee to the community through a series of articles leading up to the ceremony. Each article has contained two candidates, with this last article containing three, and they will inform the community...
District 742 Board Approves New Contract for Superintendent
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud Area School District is working on keeping its superintendent for another three years. The school board approved the details of the new three-year contract during Wednesday night's meeting, but the final contract still needs to be signed by the board and Laurie Putnam.
Groundbreaking for 404 Garage Condos in Sauk Rapids
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- The official groundbreaking was held Wednesday for the 404 Garage Condos coming to Sauk Rapids. Co-owners Gary Posch and Joe Sexton were joined by city leaders to celebrate the start of this unique project at 1400 19th Street NE in Sauk Rapids. WJON News first...
Fall In love With Candy Cloud’s New October Drink Menu In Rockford
Who's ready to fall in love with these new specialty drinks over at Rockford's very own Candy Cloud? I am!. Love might not be in the air, but I can smell something very sweet and delicious brewing on Rockford's east side near State Street Market. Sweater weather, cozy fall vibes,...
DNR officer report Oct. 3
District 10 — Mille Lacs area - CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time checking waterfowl and small game hunters. Success was seen with harvesting of ducks and squirrels. Time was also spent working ATVing and angling activities. Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake reported the bite to be on the slower side. Enforcement action was taken on waterfowl, ATVing, dirt biking, and angling violations. A litter complaint was followed up on. A reminder that you are responsible for your garbage. Pack out what you pack in. ...
Rogers girls swimming wins third meet in a row
The Rogers girls swim and dive team defeated Coon Rapids on Thursday, Sept. 26, making this the third win in a row for the team. The Royals secured the win after the 200 freestyle relays and swam exhibition for the last events. After the meet, the team celebrated their two seniors: Kyleigh Craig and Rheanna Gordon. TOP VARSITY EVENTS 200 Freestyle — 1st- Emerson Pakter (10), 2nd- Brenna Baynes (8),...
Monticello sports round-up: Oct. 3
Mahoney wins Thunder Trail Classic The girls’ cross country team ran in the Thunder Trail Classic at the Elk River Girl Scout Camp on Thursday, Sept. 26. Junior Isabel Mahoney was the meet champ with a time of 18:50.3 as the Magic finished in second place to Chisago Lakes. Senior Kaela Skistad was seventh (22:12.7),...
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