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High School Sports Results Saturday, Sept. 21st
St. Cloud Apollo 3, Detriot Lake 1: For the Eagles, Leighton Engel scored the first two goals, both assisted by Sydnee Stanoch, and Kaylee Ginter scored the third goal, assisted by Engel. BOYS SOCCER:. St. Cloud Cathedral 6, Providence Academy 0: Jack Stang scored three goals, Jacob Oliver had two...
SOS Thrift Store Celebrates New Location
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A Sauk Rapids business has moved into its new home in St. Cloud and changed its name. SOS Thrift Store held a grand opening on Friday and Saturday at the new site in the former Paddy's Game Shoppe location next to MT's on 8th in the Centennial Plaza.
Table Talk Goes To Germany With Spiel/Essen Game Fair Preview
ST. CLOUD -- Table Talk had a special preview show this week where William Pankratz and I discussed games that are going to be unveiled at Spiel/Essen Game Fair from October 3 - 6th. We started off as always talking about some new games or restocks that Games by James has gotten in over the last two weeks, and their buy 2 get 1 Free Sale taking place.
Hundreds Turn Out On Saturday For Annual Alzheimer’s Walk
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud community members turned out on Saturday to help the fight for a good cause. Close to 400 people took part in the annual Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimers at Lake George. In addition to the walk there was music, a kids' zone...
Sauk Rapids Used to Have These Movie Theaters
The city of Sauk Rapids had a pair of movie theatres throughout the years. The Rapids Theatre and the State Theatre...both had 1 screen. The Rapids Theatre was located at 319 Benton Drive North in Sauk Rapids. It opened in 1935 with a seating capacity of 380 and remained open until 1950 and was later demolished. It was operated by the Minnesota Amusement Company. A Pizza Hut was in that location in Sauk Rapids for many years but that Pizza Hut has since closed.
High Sports Scores Friday, Sept. 20th
Hutchinson 14, Rocori 35: Grant Tylutki had 3 rushing TDs for the Spartans. Sartell 13, Alexandria 42: Jackson Knott had a 58-yard TD run for the Sabres. Osakis 16, St. Cloud Cathedral 19: Henry Schloe threw two touchdowns for the Crusaders, and Brady Kohn hit a 19-yard game-winning field goal.
Little Falls’ Annual Fly In Takes Off On Saturday
LITTLE FALLS (WJON News) -- You can fly or cruise into Little Falls on Saturday for a soaring good time. Lakes Area Aviation’s 3rd Annual Fly-In Takes place at the Little Falls Airport from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will feature a car show, brat feed, cotton...
Dennis L. Nelson, 82, Milaca
June 30, 1942 - September 18, 2024. Dennis LeRoy Nelson, 82, lost his battle with leukemia on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home in Milaca, MN, surrounded by his loved ones. Dennis was born June 30, 1942, in Milaca to Lester and Bertha (Salomonson) Nelson as one of ten...
Louise A. Terwey, 93, Avon
A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon for Louise A. Terwey, 93, who passed away at home on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Funeral Home in Avon. Louise...
Vernon Joseph Vonasek, 94, St. Cloud
June 21, 1930 - September 19, 2024. Vernon J. Vonasek, 94, passed away September 19, 2024, at the St. Cloud MN Veterans Home. Currently, the family is planning a private memorial service and interment to honor Vernon. Cremation has taken place. His final resting place will be the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Camp Ripley, Little Falls.
Ellen M. Tretter, 83, Pierz
Ellen Mae (Hayes) Tretter, 83 year old resident of Pierz, MN passed away on Friday, September 20 at Essentia Hospital in Brainerd, MN. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 25 at 11:00 A.M. with Father David Maciej officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. All visitation times will be held at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. The burial will be held in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Harding, MN. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to: Knute Nelson Hospice: donations can be sent to Knute Nelson Hospice, 2715 MN #29 #103, Alexandria, MN 56308.
Kathleen Hanowski, 88, Little Falls
Kathleen Hanowski, 88 year old resident of Little Falls passed away September 20 at Highland Senior Living. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, September 26 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 25 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and Thursday...
Oohs and Ahhs: Five Great Places to See Minnesota’s Fall Colors
Minnesota's foliage is starting its annual change from green to vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' interactive Fall Color Map, the St. Cloud area is just starting its journey into autumn. But soon, the whole state will be awash with fall...
Want to Get Married At Taco Bell? Here’s What Your Ceremony Will Look Like
Is your love for Mexican pizzas and chalupa only match by the love you have for your partner?. If so, it might be time to consider making it official with a Taco Bell wedding ceremony. What Is A Taco Bell Wedding Ceremony?. There have been a few unofficial wedding ceremonies...
St. Cloud Man Sentenced for Murdering Co-Worker in 2022 [VIDEO]
FOLEY (WJON News) -- A Benton County judge has sentenced a St. Cloud man for murdering his colleague outside their workplace in 2022. The judge sentenced 38-year-old Michael Carpenter to life in prison without the possibility of parole. A jury found Carpenter guilty on one count of 1st-degree premeditated murder...
Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation Award Winners
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Several organizations and individuals will be receiving awards from the Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation. It announced Friday five awards recognizing the good work of first responders who serve the communities in Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties. The Department of the Year Award goes...
Affordable Housing Study Reveals St. Cloud, MN As Top 10 City For Renters
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...
Rev Up The Fun: Ice Bumper Car Rides Now Available In Northern Minnesota!
I've tried traditional bumper cars, the 'zero-turn' style bumper cars and even bumper boats... but this is a new one for me!. While Minnesota is dotted with over 200 indoor ice arenas, the most per-capita in the United States of America, there's only one that features 'ice bumper cars,' and it is located in Virginia, Minnesota.
Lane Closure Planned for I-94 in Albertville
ALBERTVILLE (WJON News) -- MnDOT crews will start prepping next week for the major Interstate 94 expansion project between Monticello and Albertville. Work will start on the eastbound lanes in Albertville. The far left lane will be closed from Wright County Road 19 to County Road 37 beginning Monday night.
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