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MN Yacht Club Festival Kicks Off Today…Without The Black Crowes
Unfortunately, illness happens. The Black Crowes have cancelled their appearance at the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival tonight. The Head and the Heart will move to the Crowes' time slot, and the overall schedule has been adjusted. Fortunately, everyone else is (so far) still going to be there and the weather...
Rox To Wrap Up Homestand With Three Weekend Games
The St. Cloud Rox will wrap up a six-game homestand this weekend before getting some time off for the All Star break. The Rox, winners of five straight games and currently in first place in the Great Plains West Division, will host the Bismarck Larks for a 7:05 first pitch Friday night. The Rox beat the Larks 6-0 Thursday night to open the two-game series.
CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital Named Among State’s Top Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of Minnesota's Best Hospitals, and CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital is among the top hospitals in the state. CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital was given a four star rating in Patient Experience. The hospital was honored as 'High Performing' in the fields of Orthopedics and Pulmonology.
St. Cloud City Council to Discuss SCSU Programming Cuts
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- At least one St. Cloud City Council member wants to have a formal discussion on the St. Cloud State University programming and budget cuts. Karen Larson has requested that the item be added to Monday night's agenda. She says even though the university is a separate entity from the city it directly impacts the city's economy overall.
Pop Up IKEA Store Not Too Far from St. Cloud – Opens TODAY [FRIDAY]
There are those who absolutely love IKEA. To be honest, I have only been in that store one time. And yes, the prices are very good. But you will spend some time putting most things that you buy there together. But that's sometime the price you pay for inexpensive furniture pieces.
Experience Phil Vassar Live At Pierz Freedom Fest 2024: A Musical Delight
Writing clever lyrics for songs, and then creating melodies that last a lifetime is no easy task, but there are people out there who make songwriting look easy, and you have a chance to see one of the 2024 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees perform this weekend at Pierz Freedom Fest.
Another Big Recall Alert: Fuel Pump Issue Affects 55,000 Vehicles
Imagine...You wake up and get ready for your day. You go about your morning routine. Everything is going off without a hitch. You grab your keys and get it to your vehicle and as you are driving down the road, you suddenly realize that you have lost drive power to your vehicle.
After 46 Years Minnesota’s ‘Golden Road’ Has Been Restored!
It's been nearly 50 years but Minnesota's 'golden road' has been restored. The 'golden road' is a portion of I-90 that runs through Faribault County, down in Southern Minnesota, and it's gold in color for a reason. When I-90 was being built to span America from the East to the...
Small Town Gets a New Bar & Grill as Shady’s Expands Locations
Whenever there is a new business in a small town I think it's a good day. We need more ways to support local, and this type of thing is perfect. This time we are heading to Randall, Minnesota which is just North of Little Falls. The Municipal Liquor Store in...
For the Love of Swimming, Stop Pooping in the Lakes!
Who is E. Coli and why is his being too high closing down beaches in Minneapolis?! I thought that was legal in Minnesota now... If you're going to the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival and was planning on taking a dip in Lake Harriet in-between bands, I've got bad news for you...and it's today's Sign of the Apocalypse.
Town Ball Update
Completing my thirteenth year at 1390 Granite City Sports with your weekly amateur baseball (Town Team) reports. Including game summaries, upcoming schedules, league standings, tournament summaries and an occasional special interest feature. The plan is to continue to include: Arrowhead West/Section 2B: Cold Spring Springers, Moorhead Brewers, Moorhead Mudcats, Hamel Hawks, and Sobieski Skis, Central Valley League, Sauk Valley League, Victory League South and Stearns County, New London-Spicer, Paynesville Pirates the Regal Eagles of the County Line League teams and the Foley Lumberjacks formerly of the Sauk Valley League, now the Victory League along with Sobieski Skis, St. Stephen Steves, Avon Lakers, St. Wendel Saints, Opole Bears, Freeport Black Sox, Royalton River Dogs and Nisswa Lightning, throughout their league playoffs, regional and state.
Have You Ever Been To Minnesota’s Famous ‘Halfway There Stop’?
No matter what the calendar says, it's always road trip season for many Minnesotans. There is a 'world' famous halfway there stop, that features delicious cinnamon rolls, homemade soups, and delicious dinners. Have you ever stopped at Tobies?. Tobies in Hinckley, right off I-35 you'll see the signs I promise,...
Learn About the 16 Candidates Running for St. Cloud Council
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- There is a crowded field of candidates vying for a spot on the St. Cloud City Council. The three At-Large seats are up for election this year. Current council member Carol Lewis has opted to run for Mayor. Current council President Jeff Goerger is not seeking re-election. So the only incumbent in the race is George Hontos.
Kandiyohi County Deputy Injured in Crash
WILLMAR (WJON News) -- A Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Deputy was injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash Thursday near Atwater. Authorities say an on-duty deputy was driving a squad car when the deputy left the road and overturned. The deputy was pulled from the squad car and air-lifted to the hospital.
Deadline Looming for Benton’s Got Talent Contest
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Time is running out to sign up for the talent contest at the Benton County Fair. Benton's Got Talent will be on Saturday, August 3rd from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on the Cottonwood Stage. In the Pre-Teen Division, the first place prize is $75,...
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Jake Anderson Wants to be the Next Mayor of St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- There are six names on the Primary Election ballot for St. Cloud Mayor. Jake Anderson is making his second bid for mayor after unsuccessfully running for St. Cloud Mayor in 2001 while still in college. Anderson was the last of the candidates to throw his...
For Some Minnesotans, This Could Be A Different Kind of Side Hustle
Nobody probably wants to hear this, but Christmas Day is 159 days away. I realize that we are still celebrating a great stretch of warmer weather, but looking ahead to being ready for the shopping that you will want to do takes preparation. Where does that money come from? And...
James Trantina Running to be Next St. Cloud Mayor
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud will have a new mayor next year. James Trantina is one of six people hoping it will be them. He has lived in the St. Cloud area for the past 15 years with his wife and four kids. Trantina bought Collins Brothers Towing...
Popular Minneapolis Bar Hits Significant Milestone
The art of achieving longevity? I’m not sure there is one. Especially with all the changes to our society of the last 20 years or so, for a business to be around a long time doesn’t seem to happen as much as it used to. With a quick...
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