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Halloween Decoration Is a Big ‘Nope’ For Adorably Cautious Dog in Viral Video
Sometimes a dog is just going to be a dog when it comes to protecting its humans. That also means being cautions of every creature, whether it is real or made of plastic. Jack is kind of a big deal among dog lovers on Instagram. The 8-year-old labrador retriever lives out his days in Minnesota while his owner shares photos of his adventures with their thousands of followers.
What Might Become of South St. Cloud Developments
Housing and commercial developments continue to generate excitement in St. Cloud. St. Cloud Community Development Director Matt Glaesman joined me on WJON. He says it is an exciting time in the city with new housing and commercial possibilities popping up throughout the community. Glaesman indicates the city conducted a study...
Stamp Your Passport And Visit Little Falls
LITTLE FALLS (WJON News) -- Visitors to and residents of Little Falls can win prizes just for exploring area businesses. The Little Falls Chamber Passport is a fun-filled scavenger hunt event running through October 31st. People need to pick up a passport at a participating business, and then visit area...
Check Out the Most Haunted Places in Minnesota – Even Stay in One
I had no idea. I saw this article and looked at the 11 most haunted places in Minnesota. And one of them is in Litchfield. That's 14 miles away from where I grew up in Eden Valley. That's creepy. I've been by this church like 5000 times. Never knew it was haunted.
Pride in the Park Wraps Up 15th Annual Pride Week [PHOTOS]
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The 15th Annual St. Cloud Pride week wrapped up on Sunday with Pride in the Park at Lake George. The event had about 100 vendors, live music, food, games, and the Tri-County Humane Society's Puppy Parade. The Puppy Parade featured around 50 dogs and winning...
Minnesotans Should Know The Music From This ‘Lost’ Country Band
McBride and the Ride...I believe one of the best bands out there in the 1990s just seemed to vanish from the scene, and no one asked where they went. McBride & The Ride, founded in 1989, consisted of Terry McBride, on lead vocals and bass, Ray Herndon on vocals and guitar, and Billy Thomas on vocals and drums. They had numerous chart-topping hits including the songs 'Sacred Ground', 'Going Out of My Mind', 'Just One Night', and 'Love on the Loose, Heart on the Run'. They also won the 'Top New Vocal Group or Duet of the Year' award from the CMA's in 1992, and 'Top Vocal Group of the Year' in 1993.
Meet Gus – Part of a Giant Minnesota Corn Maze Now Open
If you are looking for fun things to do this fall for the entire family, you might want to take a little trip to Lanesboro, Minnesota and take a lookie at some of the thigs that Big Springs Farm pumpkins and corn maze has to offer. As you can see...
Johnnie Football Moving Up in National Poll
The St. John's football team didn't play last weekend but still moved up from being ranked #6 in the d3football.com poll last week to #5 in this week's poll. The 2-0 Johnnies will play their MIAC opener at #24 Bethel Saturday at 1 p.m. North Central of Illinois is ranked...
Huge Milk Recall In Minnesota -Here’s What We Know
People who are allergic to almonds could suffer life-threatening allergic reactions if consuming this product. LACTAID is a popular. LACTAID milk, produced by HP Hood LLC has a recall of containers of LACTAID milk, due to the product containing trace amounts of almond, which is NOT listed on their label. The affected containers were shipped to retailers and wholesalers from September 5th through September 18th to companies all across the United States, including Minnesota. The problem was discovered while conducting routine maintenance programs, revealing the potential for trace amounts of almonds. If you purchased any of these products you can return them to the retail location where you purchased them for a full refund or exchange. The recall was voluntary.
Friends Bar Closes It Doors For Good Sunday After A Vikings Win
Yesterday marked the end for one Central Minnesota business. Friends Bar & Restaurant closed for good at 4pm yesterday, and I wanted to be there for the Vikings game and a bittersweet last call. Friends Bar and Restaurant made the announcement that they would be closing for good earlier this...
What Does The Farmer’s Almanac Have To Say About October’s Weather?
Next week we will turn the calendar to October, with that comes pumpkins, leaves turning colors, and the occasional snowstorm. So what does the Farmer's Almanac say about October's weather? Let's check it out!. According to the Farmer's Almanac, October will be cool to start, but we could see a...
Fall Family Fun Is What This Minnesota Attraction Is All About
This past Saturday night, the temperatures turned cool. My wife and I sat around a fire with our friends Lee and Michelle and their neighbors talking about the weather and how good it felt. We were all wearing sweatshirts or hoodies and just enjoying the changing of the season that...
Is Fantasy Football Keeping Minnesotan’s Busy At Work?
It’s that time of year. Nearly everywhere you go, you’ll hear someone talking about this. They may even be arguing over this. For sure they’re discussing strategy for the big day. You might think that I’m talking about the Presidential election or an election in general, but...
Sartell Rolls Into the Future With New Robotic Mower
SARTELL (WJON News) -- The City of Sartell could soon have a new way to mow lawns. The city council will vote to approve the purchase of a Kress Mission 4.5-acre robotic mower at Monday's meeting. The public works department was able to demo the mower during the month of...
Gas Prices Rise Slightly in Minnesota, Nationally
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Gas prices have risen slightly in the past week in Minnesota and nationally. Gas Buddy says average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 4.0 cents per gallon, averaging $3.08. The national average price of gasoline has risen 1.2 cents per gallon, averaging $3.16. With oil prices...
CentraCare Offering Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- CentraCare - Coborn Cancer Center, Urology Clinic, and Laboratory Services are hosting an event for men's health. They are having a free prostate cancer screening night. It is this Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. All eligible men can get the PSA test and...
First Festi-Fall East Has Good Crowd [Photos]
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The sunny weather on Sunday afternoon brought out a good crowd of people for the first Festi-Fall East event along East St. Germain Street. The event from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. included arts vendors, food trucks, two beer gardens, live music, and a classic car parade, as well as a chance to go into buildings and businesses that have been renovated along the street.
Story of Gilman in Benton County; How It Got Its Name
WJON's Small Town series takes us this time to Gilman, Minnesota. Gilman is a town of 224 people located north of Foley where Highway 25 and County Road 3 intersect in Benton County. I talked with Mary Ostby from the Benton County Historical Society, Gilman City Councilman Andy Schommer and former Gilman City Councilman and longtime Gilman resident Randy Spiczka.
Hennepin Arts Taking Applications For Apprenticeship Program
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- Hennepin Arts is accepting applications for a Broadway apprenticeship program. Hennepin Arts in partnership with Broadway Across America is taking applications for the Black Theatre Coalition (BTC) Regional Apprenticeship program through October 18th. The nationwide educational apprenticeship takes place over 14 weeks and is offered to...
Children Theatre Company Appoints New Casting Director
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- The Children's Theatre Company has named a new director. CTC has appointed Alli St. John as its new casting director. St. John has experience with Guthrie Theater,. Lakeshore Players, SteppingStone Theater for Youth, Tailspinner Children's Theater, and Macalester College. She has also served as a preschool...
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