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Hidden FREE Museum in a Northern Minnesota Park
It's kind of like a treasure hunt. You know it's there... somewhere, but you have to look a bit. If you are someone who is interested in some of the geological aspects of Minnesota, this is for you. Head of Moose Lake State Park, which is suprisingly near the town of Moose Lake. If you are wondering where Moose Lake is, it's located just south of Duluth. Moose Lake State Park is one of the smaller state parks but it still has plenty to offer, especially if you are into agates and other rocks that are part of the make up of Minnesota.
What Central Minnesota City Has The Best Tasting Water?
Some Minnesota cities recently competed in a 'Best Water' tasting competition here in Minnesota during the American Water Works Association Minnesota Chapter conference in Duluth this week. WHAT DOES GREAT WATER TASTE LIKE?. What do you think great water tastes like? That's a tough question, right? Good water to me...
Odd But Official: 1 Minnesota Town Has Over 20 Zip Codes
Wanna feel extra special? A Carver County city of just over 3800 (as of 2020) has a ZIP Code for every 158 residents. When Minnesota runs out of ZIP Codes, hopefully we can borrow a few. Norwood Young America - about 40 miles west of Minneapolis - is a young...
The Wait is Over – New Mongolian Grill Now Open in St. Cloud
A couple of months ago, we learned that the Mongolian Grill in St. Cloud, Mongo's, was going to be closing A lot of people were bummed out after hearing that news. Mongo's was very popular and people who loved that restaurant were not pleased with the news that one of their favorite places was going away. But, it was to be replaced with Hu Hot, which is also a Mongolian Grill, and actually more widely known overall as compared to Mongo's. Hu Hot is now open in the former Mongo's location - in the HOM Furniture complex.
Makin’ Bacon Pancakes! Bender To Appear at Twin Cities Con!
Hide your liquor and bite his shiny metal a$$...John DiMaggio - the voice of Bender (Futurama), Jake the Dog (Adventure Time), Shnitzel Da Makk (the radda radda guy on Chowder), King Zøg (Disenchantment), and many more - will be at Twin Cities Con in November!. Also announced this past...
Not So Sweet Dreams -Bed Recall Affects MN
Have you recently bought a bed from Walmart or online with Amazon? Has it let you down, literally?. Approximately 138,000 platform beds are being recalled across the United States due to collapsing. There have been 245 reports of the beds breaking, sagging, or collapsing during use, and 18 injuries that include contusions and bruising.
What Should Minnesota Drivers Do When They See A Convoy?
As we start to see temps begin to cool off, and with the fall season starting on Sunday, Minnesota drivers will start to see less road construction, and hopefully less 'cabin' congestion on the weekends. Another thing Minnesota drivers will be seeing less during the colder months is military convoys. Do you know what to do if you encounter one on the road? Here are some tips for you.
High School Sports Results Thursday September 19
(Apollo led 1-0 for most of the game but little Falls scored two late penalty kick goals. Apollo’s goal was scored by Leighton Engel and was assisted by Sydnee Stanoch. Reeghan Stevens played in goal, only giving up the two PKs. Apollo hosts Detroit Lakes Saturday at Mische Field).
Minnesota Prison Staff Possibly Exposed To Synthetic Drugs
A Minnesota prison could be on lockdown through Saturday after staff became ill from what was described by the Minnesota Department of Corrections as an 'unknown substance'. A total of 9 staff were transported from the Stillwater prison for evaluation. Minnesota's largest prison, MCF - Stillwater, could be on lockdown...
Central Minnesotans Are Seriously Divided On This…
It seems more so now than ever, people become divided over someone else’s views or beliefs. I remember a time when people could agree to disagree and still get along. They would just stay away from the topic that caused division. I recently, accidentally stumbled upon one of those...
9 Minnesota Prison Workers Exposed to Unknown Substances
BAYPORT, Minn. (AP) — Nine workers at a Minnesota prison fell ill and were hospitalized Thursday after being exposed to unknown synthetic substances possessed by men who are incarcerated, state officials said. The Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater in Bayport was put under lockdown as officials raced to assess how far...
How Minnesota Natives, The Coen Brothers, Fooled Hollywood
Minnesota’s own Coen Brothers, Joel and Ethan, are two of America’s favorite movie creators. The St. Louis Park Minnesota natives have brought to life some of our favorite movies that include:. Raising Arizona. Fargo. The Big Lebowski. O Brother Where Art Thou. No Country for Old Men. True...
Forbes Ranks SCSU Among America’s Top 500 Colleges
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud State University has earned a stop on the Forbes list of America's Top Colleges for 2024. The list recognizes the top 500 colleges and universities across the country based on factors such as student success, return on investment, and alumni salaries and influence.
New Hangar, Fire Truck At St. Cloud Regional Airport
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) - The ribbon was cut Thursday on a new 10-unit T-Hangar at the St. Cloud Regional Airport. Airport Authority Board Chair Brian Myers says there has been a waiting list for hangar space at the airport for several years. This T-Hangar is a 10 unit T-Hangar....
Deep Space Radio Signal Just Reached Earth, But Who Sent It?
In what one industry website calls an "astonishing discovery," a deep space radio signal has reached Earth after 8 billion years. Earth.com says the "mysterious and powerful burst or radio waves" spent billions of years traveling before reaching Earth. The website believe it is one of the most powerful radio signals ever captured due to its distance and energy.
Donna Marie (Draeger) Witzany, 90, formerly of Waite Park
Donna Draeger Witzany, age 90, passed away on September 9, 2024, at Emory University Hospital in Georgia. A service celebrating her life will take place at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2555 Clearwater Rd, St Cloud, MN 56301. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Friends and family are welcome to stay for lunch following the service. Burial will follow at 3 PM at St. John’s Cemetery, 3090 40th Ave SW, Montevideo, MN 56265.
Barbara Peltz, 62, St. Martin
Barbara R. (Kulzer) Peltz, 62, of St. Martin, MN died peacefully Monday, September 16th, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Barb was born on January 18th, 1962, to LeRoy and Mildred (Nordmann) Kulzer. She cherished her childhood on the family farm in rural Albany, MN with her loving parents and seven siblings. She enjoyed the daily tasks of working on the farm, throwing hay bales, hauling milk pails, singing in the bulk tank, working in the garden, and playing in the pasture.
Kathryn L. Holen, 75, Cold Spring
May 21, 1949 - September 17, 2024. Kathryn Lorraine Holen of Cold Spring, MN passed away on September 17, 2024, at the age of 75, after battling Alzheimer’s. She was born May 21, 1949, in St. Cloud, MN. A Memorial is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2024, from 4:00...
Norma Jean Albertson, 89, Little Falls
Norma Jean Albertson, 89 year old resident of Little Falls, passed away on Monday, September 16 at Lakewood Care Center in Staples. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, September 23 at 11:30 A.M at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls. A visitation will be held from 3:00-6:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 22 at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls and from 9:30 A.M. until the hour of the service on Monday at the church. The burial will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans north of Little Falls.
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