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This Central Minnesota Small Town Has German Roots
WJON's small town series brings us to Duelm in St. George township in Benton County. Duelm is an unincorporated community located along Duelm Road near 110th Avenue. Stoney Brook flows through the community. Duelm was originally settled by Germans from the town of Dülmen The spelling is different with the two community names but the pronunciation is close to the same.
Save $$$ on Groceries & Shoes Monday in St. Cloud
Fare For All is coming to St. Cloud from 3:30 to 5:30 pm on Monday, October 21st. SAVE BIG ON GROCERIES AND SHOES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. This program has become so popular that other states have looked into what we are doing here in Minnesota to help benefit local growers and everyone in our communities.
Highway 169 freeway conversion project nearing completion
The Highway 169 freeway conversion project in Elk River is nearing completion, with a major development planned for this week. The project is slated for completion on Nov. 1, and work crews are expected to be one major step closer this week. Traffic will move to its respective lanes on each side on Oct. 23. Only one lane will be open in each direction as final work begins on the median. The project is on schedule as long as the weather cooperates, according to an update by the City of Elk River. The city is planning to celebrate the completion of the project with a a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 7 on the School Street bridge over Highway 169 in Elk River.
Milaca spoils Senior Night at Richfield, 16-6
Late touchdowns by the Wolves secure consecutive wins The Milaca Wolves upset the Richfield Spartans on the road after making two major turnovers Oct. 16. Although the team came into the with a 1-6 season record and Richfield at 4-3, the record was just numbers to the Wolves, as they stripped them and maintained possession for most of the duration, with running plays. ...
A Whole Lotta Art Going On At River’s Edge Convention Center
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The River's Edge Convention Center was the place to be this weekend to see art of all different kinds. The 4th Annual Granite City Ink Fest tattoo show teamed up with the Granite City Bizarre Bizaar arts & crafts show for one huge event showcasing art from tattoos, to woodwork, to crystal carvings.
Domestic violence center Rivers of Hope provides services, education
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to advocate for domestic violence survivors, and educate communities about the topic and break down stigmas. One of the organizations standing up to educate the community and provide safety and resources for domestic violence survivors is Rivers of Hope in Monticello, which serves Sherburne and Wright Counties. Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used to establish and maintain control over a...
City to design replacement for Fire Station No. 1
The City of Elk River is preparing to replace its oldest fire station located at 415 Jackson Avenue. The fire station was first built in 1971. It has been remodeled three times and had a couple of additions, according to Elk River Fire Chief Mark Dickinson. It’s in an ideal location at the center of town, and offers seven bays but not in a drive through format that has become the standard in the fire service profession. “It’s beyond updates at this point,” Dickinson told the Star News this week. “The building is failing. It’s not just the exterior, and...
Free Grace United invites public to celebrate 20 years with its members
Free Grace United Church has been a church in Elk River for two decades, and to celebrate it is hosting a community-wide 20th birthday party on the weekend of Oct. 26-27. In October of 2004, 40 people began meeting for weekly worship as “The Crossing Church” in the Elk River movie theater. In 2019, the group became Free Grace United to more accurately describe its growing family of grace-based, interdependent local churches worldwide. There are currently 49 locations of FGU throughout Minnesota, Iowa, and globally...
Elk River's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon to host military appreciation dinner
The 2024 Elk River Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (ERBTYR) Military Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12. The free dinner, honoring military families, takes place at St. Andrew Church, 566 4th Street in Elk River. The dinner and program are free to veterans, retirees and active, Reserve and National Guard members and their families who live or work in the greater Elk River community. Reservations are required by Nov. 8; call or text 763-528-0646. ...
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