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Meredith Louise (Haney) Lange, 98, Avon
March 7, 1926 - June 29, 2024. Meredith Louise (Haney) Lange, age 98 of Avon, died on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Meredith was born on March 7, 1926, to Avery and Jennie (Pierce) Haney in Pipestone Minnesota. She was raised on the family farm west of Pipestone and attended country school through the eighth grade, then Pipestone High School. Meredith met Wayne J. Lange and they celebrated over 60 years of marriage until Wayne’s death in 2010. They worked together for many years in their business of Lange Hardware and later Langes Heating and Air Conditioning.
Daniel Joseph Manlick, 60, Little Falls
Daniel Joseph Manlick, 60 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away at his home from Pancreatic Cancer as the result of his exposure to the burn pits in Iraq. He died serving his Country. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 10 at 11:00 A.M. at the Little Falls Alliance Church with Pastor Ryan Olson officiating. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 10 from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of the service at the church. The burial will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls. A reception will follow at the Little Falls American Legion in Little Falls. The military honors will be provided by The Little Falls American Legion Post #46, The Little Falls VFW Post #1112 and The Little Falls DAV Chapter #12. The service will be lived streamed the link is listed below.
Robert N. “Bob” Theis, 83, Waite Park
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Robert N. “Bob” Theis, age 83, of Waite Park. Robert passed away peacefully on June 29 at his home with family at his side. Reverend Jeremy Ploof will officiate. Private entombment will take place in the St. Boniface Parish Mausoleum in Cold Spring at a later date.
New Roads Surcharge Popping Up on Internet Orders in Minnesota
Have you noticed a new surcharge on your larger internet delivery orders yet?. Starting this week, it costs a little more to have some internet purchases delivered to you. A new state law tacks-on a 50-cent fee on purchases of $100 or more. Why?. As we shift more and more...
UPDATE: Repair Work On St. Cloud Wastewater Forcemain Complete
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The repair to the St. Cloud wastewater system has been completed and residents can go back to normal water use. The City of St. Cloud says repairs to the Metro Forcemain System that started about mid-day yesterday (Monday) have been completed. Officials say a failure in the system resulted in a significant loss of sewer capacity and emergency teams worked around the clock to fix the problem.
St. John’s Prep Hosting A Different Kind of Sports Camp
COLLEGEVILLE (WJON News) -- One local high school is holding a sports camp of a different kind next week. St. John's Prep will be hosting its Esports Camp from Monday through Thursday. Esports is growing in popularity at both the high school and college level throughout the country. The St....
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Have You Checked Out The Pedestrian Bridge Over The Mississippi In Sartell?
With Mother Nature blessing us with wonderful spring/summer weather so far, we have been looking for some outdoor activities to take part in around the area. Sunday we (my two kids and I) decided to take a dip in the Celebration wading pool near our home in Sartell. However, when we arrived we found out the pool didn't open until 12:30 p.m. and it was only about 11 a.m. at the time. Bummer.
STUDY: St. Cloud, MN Rentals Among Most Affordable In United States
A recent study by Lawn Love has found that St. Cloud, Minnesota has some of the most affordable rental housing in the entire country. St. Cloud ranks as the eighth-most affordable in the United States in the survey. I'll let Lawn Love explain its methodology:. First, we determined the factors...
Holiday Weekend of Driving… Let’s Try to Keep Traffic Flowing
Driving. It's one of those things that most people look forward to... getting your license after sitting in classes, learning the rules of the road. Then hours behind the wheel learning how to apply what you've learned in class. I just read that Gen Z isn't as interested in getting...
Bridge Over Clearwater River to Close Monday
FAIRHAVEN TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A bridge replacement project on the Stearns County/Wright County border will prompt traffic to detour around the work zone. Starting Monday, the Stearns County Road 7 and Wright County Road 2 Bridge over the Clearwater River will close. Crews will be replacing the bridge forcing...
St. Cloud Man Arrested After Chase in Stearns County
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud man has been arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase through Stearns County. The Sheriff's Office says Monday they arrested 37-year-old Jamie Tottingham. He is expected to face charges of felony Fleeing Police in a Motor Vehicle and suspicion of Driving While Under the Influence.
Lane Closures Scheduled to Begin Monday on Monticello Bridge
MONTICELLO (WJON News) -- A bridge construction project in Monticello will cause traffic headaches for drivers who cross the Mississippi River using the Highway 25 Bridge. Starting Monday, crews will begin a resurfacing project that will reduce the bridge to a single lane of traffic in each direction. The work...
All Smiles For Leela: Today’s Pet of the Week!
Big smiles and the winner of Tri-County Humane Society's "Most Kissable Forehead" award: meet Leela, today's Pet of the Week!. Leela is a spayed one-year-old terrier/Pit Bull mix. She's lived with children between 5 and 15 years of age, cats and wanted to play with them, but not dogs. HOWEVER, Leela's had good interactions with other pups at TCHS! She's got a lot of energy, loves chewing on squeaky toys, and playing tug.
Check Out These Great Deals in St. Cloud for the 4th of July Weekend
I'm always on the hunt for a great deal, I mean, who isn't, right? So when I saw that there are several businesses within the St. Cloud area offering deals for the 4th of July, and beyond, I perked up! Where are these deals?. Check this out, this is from...
Asking For a Friend: Can I Get a DWI in MN While Riding a Horse?
I'm not horsing around (or am I?). Neigh: DWI/DUI laws vary from state to state. That includes your mode of transportation to get home. So how do I get home after getting hammered without getting a DUI? Besides a taxi/Uber/Lyft/Wryder/whatever... Can I Get a DUI While Riding a Horse in...
Need Gas? Avoid These States If You Are On A Road Trip This Summer!
The week of the 4th of July is a popular week for many Americans to hit the road and see the wonders of the US. Yesterday several states increased their gas taxes, Minnesota was NOT one of those states, but several of our Midwest neighbors did. If you are taking a road trip still this summer, here are some states you might want to avoid, for gas savings.
Enchanted Friendship: Woman Bonds With Sunfish Named Greenie For 9 Years
I don't know for sure, but my fishing trip may be affected after watching this video. I wouldn't have believed it unless I saw it with my own eyes; a woman has been friends with a sunfish for 9 years!. Meet Holly. Holly seems like the kind of person that...
Waite Park Police Offering Safety Class For Kids
The Waite Park Police Department is offering home alone safety classes for kids ages 9-12 July 23-24 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Two sessions to choose from. The cost is $20 for each child. Topics discussed will include kitchen safety, online safety, activities when home alone, fire safety, severe...
Local Bar Looking For ‘Sexy Fat Men’ & Incredibly Dirty Vehicles
A local bar is looking for some 'sexy' fat guys for their 3rd annual Sexy Fat Man Car Wash that is coming up at the end of the month. If you 'fit' the bill, or you've got a great sense of humor and a dirty vehicle you can partake in the upcoming car wash up in Cushing Minnesota at the end of July.
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