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Comeback kids claim victory - Rapids overcomes multi-score deficit to win
Grand Rapids 29, North Branch 28 GRAND RAPIDS — The Thunderhawks hosted a big and heavy 4-1 North Branch Vikings team Friday on Military Appreciation night at Noble Hall Field, and the first half did not go according to the gameplan for head coach Greg Spahn and his team right from the opening play. North Branch deferred the coin toss and squibbed the opening kick which was fumbled by the...
New Housing Development Approved for Southeast St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A new housing development is coming to southeast St. Cloud. During its meeting Monday night, the City Council unanimously approved the Oak Savannah Park Planned Unit Development project in the 2100 to 2300 blocks of 15th Avenue Southeast. The plan includes an 89-unit apartment building...
Your Kids Will Enjoy This Fall Event in Annandale
It’s the time of year where a lot of people are looking to make some family memories outside before the weather turns colder. This weekend there will be such an event, which will offer you plenty of picture opportunities and get you in the Fall/Halloween spirit. MA Farms in...
St. Cloud State University professors help with Netflix documentary episode
Two St. Cloud State University professors helped the Netflix documentary “Our Living World” capture amphibians' ability to glow green with biofluorescence. Professors Matt Davis, Ph.D., and Jen Lamb, Ph.D., helped the Netflix producers determine how to best capture the animals and share the importance of the animal’s ability. The SCSU faculty members’ work can be seen in the documentary series’ second episode titled “The Rhythm of Life.” ...
Wolverines dominate at 7AA North tourney
VIRGINIA—The Rock Ridge girls’ tennis team had a near-perfect day on Tuesday at the Section 7AA North Individual Tennis Tournament. Wolverine players went a combined 11-1 on the day and sent two doubles teams and one singles player into next week’s 7AA final four to be held next week at the Rogers Tennis Club. In doubles, the overall top-seeded Wolverine duo of Mayme Scott and Alli Fink cruised through all...
Potential to be harnessed for Rebels
Champlin Park boys soccer concluded the regular season with two conference games last week, losing one to Osseo before beating Coon Rapids to adjust their conference record to 7-4-2, 7-5-3 overall. The Rebels opened last week with a 4-2 loss to Osseo on the road with two goals from Jamell Yafondo. It was Champlin Park’s first loss since Sept. 19 but did provide a reminder of the team’s continued work on locking in defensively amid a season of near-endless goals. ...
Spotlight: Rocky Horror Show Opening in Downtown St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- In what's becoming a yearly tradition, a production of the Rocky Horror Show will take over the Red Carpet Main Stage in downtown St. Cloud later this month. The Central Minnesota Theatre musical will be on stage starting on October 17th and running for five...
A glimpse inside Brooklyn Park’s West Fire Station
According to Brooklyn Park Fire Captain Max Bielefeld, there is no such thing as an average day at the fire station. Each firefighter is on their own three-week schedule of on-days and off-days, working anywhere from 24 to 72 hours in a row. A red light and high-pitched chime often interrupt sleep, dinner or a workout to let the crew know they have to suit up. Depending on the type of call, dispatches can look vastly different from one another. ...
Benton County Seeking Volunteers to Help Clear Buckthorn
RICE (WJON News) -- Benton County is looking for volunteers to help remove an invasive species at one of its parks. They're seeking help to remove Buckthorn from Bend in the River Regional Park. Volunteers will work with Great River Greening who will provide tools, snacks, and water. Workers should...
Rebels volleyball improves to 17-2
Champlin Park volleyball picked up its 11th consecutive win across all competitions last week at Centennial. The win over their fellow Northwest Suburban A team improved Champlin Park’s conference record to 5-0, 17-2 overall. A 26-24 set one win for Centennial started the night on a tough note, but Champlin Park reacted quickly, picking up dominant 25-16 and 25-6 wins in sets two and three. Set four was a closer battle, but the Rebels still came out triumphant, 25-20. ...
Pirates soccer teams end regular season well
Both Park Center soccer teams ended their regular seasons last week with a win and a loss ahead of the 2024 section tournament. Boys Park Center opened last week with a 2-0 win over Coon Rapids on Sept. 30, extending their recent unbeaten run to five conference games. The goals came from Victory Ademodi and Christopher Quizhpi Gutierrez, the prior on a penalty kick and the latter from open play. ...
Full-Body Wiggles For You: Today’s Pet of the Week!
Puppers with full-body wiggles are our weakness. Meet Wiggles: today's Pet of the Week from Tri-County Humane Society!. Wiggles is a neutered, 2-year-old medium mixed breed who loves to show guests his favorite blankie (see GIF below)! He's a big softie who loves affection and cuddles. He's taken treats very gently. It's unknown how he is around other animals or children. Wiggles lives up to his name by greeting you with full-body wiggles (a simple tail wag just isn't enough)!
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