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Minnesotan’s Husband Appears at Target Field With Some Friends
A New Brighton woman's husband took a trip to Target Field this past Saturday night to hang out with a few (tens of thousands) of his friends. It really was thoughtful of her to let him out of the house on such a beautiful Minnesota evening!. In today's episode of...
Little Falls Veterans Cemetery Receives Federal Grant
LITTLE FALLS (WJON News) -- The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls is expanding. Deputy Director of Memorial Affairs David Swantek says it has been awarded a grant of nearly $1.4 million from the Federal Veterans Cemetery Grants Program. He says the cemetery has ongoing developmental projects that are done in 10-year phases.
ValleyScare in Shakopee is BACK! Tickets On Sale Now
If you are looking for something different to do for this coming Halloween, maybe think about making a trip to Shakopee, Minnesota. ValleyScare is Back, and the tickets are on sale now!. ValleyScare runs select weekends from September 21st through October 26th. You can see the hours and days that...
St. Cloud Area Teams Fare Well at State Amateur Baseball Tourney
The St. Cloud area is well represented at the Class C and B State tournaments. In Class C the Cold Spring Rockies, Buckman Billygoats, Farming Flames, St. Joseph Joes and Kimball Express were all winners this past weekend. Games are being played in Belle Plaine, Green Isle, Jordan and Shakopee. Results below.
Minnesota In The Spotlight At Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO (WJON News) -- Minnesota will be in the spotlight this week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Not only Governor Walz, but Ken Martin the DFL Chair is highly ranking. And then just yesterday Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan was named one of four chairs of the convention, which means she'll have a governance role at the convention.
This Halloween Store is Ready to Open in St. Cloud
We are in the middle of August, in case you haven't checked a calendar. It's the time of back to school for both college and grade school/high school. Lots of people milling around big box stores picking up items that their kids need for the school year. What I have...
This Minnesota Building Is Hiding Something Amazing For Your Kids
If you've got littles, you know this is the time of year where it can seem like you have to be everywhere and nowhere all at once, plus don't forget all that back-to-school shopping that needs to be done. Take some time this weekend or next and check out this building in Wayzata, it's hiding a great surprise for you and your kids!
Foley Man Hurt in Benton County Crash
FOLEY (WJON News) -- A Foley man was hurt in an early morning crash. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 5:00 a.m. Monday at the intersection of County Road 6 and Highway 95 in Glendorado Township. A pickup driven by 66-year-old Terrance Dusharm of Foley was...
Five Minnesota Pizza Farms You Should Check Out!
When you move to a new state, hopefully you understand there will be a learning curve, in just about everything. Especially when you move to a different part of the country. The “lingo” can be dramatically different which can be a bit of a hurdle, also the customs to that area. I’m from North Carolina and prior to moving to Minnesota last September, I had only lived on the East Coast; North Carolina, Virginia, and for a short period of time in the early 90’s South Carolina.
A Ramsey Family Farm Known For Fall Fun Has Moved Closer To St. Cloud!
For fans of fall fun, you might note that one area family fall fun farm has moved! The Pearson Family Farm that used to be in Ramsey has now moved closer to St. Cloud, as they are setting up near Clear Lake. The farm made the emotional announcement on social media that the move was complete over the weekend.
RECALL! Did You Buy This Product from Trader Joes?
Trader Joe’s is a popular Grocery Store in Minnesota. To be honest, this nationwide chain is popular pretty much everywhere they have stores. The chain has ten stores in our state, mostly in the metropolitan areas. One of the reasons the chain is so popular is that they take all their unsold inventory that is still good for people to use and donate those items to charity organizations.
Zoning Board to Consider CUP for Monument Sales Move
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The next step is expected to be taken this week for a longtime granite monument company in St. Cloud to move part of its manufacturing operation. The St. Cloud Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a Conditional Use Permit for Monument Sales Incorporated at its meeting Tuesday.
Make Your Dream Vacation A Reality With Dream Getaway 80!
Whatever YOUR Dream Getaway is, we want to make it come true! This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win the trip of your dreams -- and have us pay for it! We're awarding another Dream Getaway to some lucky Central Minnesotans this fall. If it's you, we'll set you up with the experts at Bursch Travel to help you make all the decisions and arrangements, and they send us the bill!
Stearns County Road 134 in St. Cloud to Close for Utility Work
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A week-long road closure is expected to cause major traffic headaches for drivers in west St. Cloud. Starting Friday, city work crews will close County Road 134 near the CentraCare Health Plaza. The road closure will be between White Drive and Royal Way due to...
As Summer Winds Down, Gas Prices Falling
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Gasoline and diesel prices continue to trail off across much of the country as summer demand fades. Gas Buddy says lower demand in other oil-consuming nations is also helping lead to the downward pressure on pump prices as we approach Labor Day. With little new action...
WATCH: Green Day Shouts Out St. Cloud At Target Field Saturday Night
It's been one heck of a week for concerts in Minnesota. Not only was it Corcoran Country Daze with Dylan Scott and Gary Allen, Koe Wetzel played the Armory on Thursday, and Friday and Sunday this band called Metallica is playing at US Bank Stadium. Well Target Field didn't want to miss out on the action so of course they were hosting the rock band Green Day Saturday night. While performing, When I Come Around, the group started shouting out Minnesota cities, and St. Cloud made the cut!
Minnesota’s Fall Weather Outlook
UNDATED (WJON News) -- The autumn season is fast approaching, what can we expect for weather this fall for pumpkin picking, harvest festivals, and football tailgate parties?. The Climate Prediction Center has released its fall weather outlook for the fall months of September, October, and November. They say the temperatures...
Thousands Cruise To Benton County Fairgrounds For Car Show [PHOTO GALLERY]
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Thousands turned out to see some vintage cars on Sunday. The St. Cloud Antique Auto Club (Pantowners) held its 49th annual car show and swap meet on the Benton County Fairgrounds. They had over 700 cars on display from classics to modern-day muscle cars. Treasurer...
Athletes & Volunteers Make Minnesota Senior Games Go [PHOTOS]
ST. CLOUD/SARTELL (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Senior Games came to a close on Sunday. The 4-day event wrapped up with swimming at Tech High School in St. Cloud and mixed pickleball at Sta-Fit in Sartell. Mike Weeks of Batesville, Arkansas has been participating in the Senior Games in multiple...
One Person Hurt In Elk River Crash
ELK RIVER (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a crash between a car and motorcycle Saturday evening. The Minnesota State Patrol says at about 5:10 p.m. a car driven by 30-year-old Samantha Aschenbrener of Big Lake was turning onto Joplin Street NW and a motorcycle ridden by 45-year-old James Underwood of Big Lake was going west on Highway 10 when they crashed in the intersection of the two roads.
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