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Heading to Green Bay for the Vikings Game? Make a Stop Here
The question that I get a lot when people find out that I lived in Green Bay for 4 years is "Did you become a Packers fan?" Answer is "Absolutely not". In fact, I thought it was a lot of fun being a Vikings fan while living in Green Bay. And there were a couple of other people that I worked with that were also from Minnesota and they felt the same way. It was especially satisfying when the Vikings would win a game in GB over the Packers. No Pack No!
Stolen Vehicle and Burglaries in St. Cloud; Vandalism in Waite Park
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 1800 block of 16th Street Southeast. Alicia Mages from Tri County Crime Stoppers says the vehicle is a 2012 red Chevy Traverse with a broken passenger side tail light and a cracked windshield. The license plate is EFH 106.
What You Need To Know About Downtown St. Cloud’s ‘Carb Crawl’
What is Carb Crawl you say? Carb Crawl is a way for all lovers of sweets to enjoy a special day with delightful treats featured from many St. Cloud businesses. The event is taking place from 9 am until 2 pm. Get a punch card for a chance to win a Carb Gift Basket! Yummy! Visit 8 or more locations to be entered to win.
Should St. Cloud Follow St. Paul’s New Approach To Panhandling?
The City of St. Paul is telling motorists NO. Signs have started popping up at busy intersections across the city, discouraging drivers from giving money to panhandlers set up at the busy intersections. St. Paul instead is encouraging people to donate to organizations that help the homeless. Should St. Cloud take the same approach to panhandling?
Pelicans Use Minnesota Lake As Rest Stop
The show “Game of Thrones” famously quoted multiple times, “Winter is Coming”. And it is. Many people around Minnesota are making preparations to get ready for it. Maybe it’s cutting and splitting wood to heat your home. You may have already started pulling out your winter clothing that has been tucked away while you enjoyed the warmer weather months.
Is That Legal To Do On Minnesota Roads?
This week marks one year that my wife and I moved to Minnesota from North Carolina. It’s been a great year. We’ve taken credit countless times for the mild winter last year. It’s been a year of learning as well. Our accents aren’t hard to spot, and so...
Country Music Duo Thompson Square at Paramount on Friday
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated country duo Thompson Square will be at the Paramount Center for the Arts Friday night. They have chart-topping hits like "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not" and "If I Didn't Have You". Thompson Square is comprised of the husband and wife...
November 1st Proclaimed Minnesota Beer Day, Celebration Friday
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Minnesota Beer Day has been proclaimed for November 1st, but we're celebrating Friday. The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild says they are having a presentation of the Governor's Proclamation at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Paul Brewing. Resolutions were passed in both the Minnesota Senate and House as well.
Morgan Juel Gropper, 25, Cold Spring
A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024, at River of Life Assembly of God Church in Cold Spring, MN for Morgan Juel Gropper, age 25, who died September 21, 2024. The visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Morgan was born on...
Jason Clarence Trobec, 47, Rice
Jason Clarence Trobec born September 26, 1976, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away on September 21st, 2024, in a tragic ATV accident, doing what he loved most, surrounded by his wife and some of his dearest friends. He is survived by his devoted wife, Gretchen (Lundgren) Trobec, whom he married on October 4, 1997, and their four children: Madeline (Tyler) Schwanke, Natasha Trobec, Olivia Trobec, and Spencer (Emily) Trobec.
Louise Ann Winkler, 91, Holdingford
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Louise Ann Winkler, age 91 of Holdingford will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 2, at the Church of All Saints, St. Mary in Holdingford. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Louise died Monday at the Mother of Mercy Campus of Care in Albany. There will be a visitation after 10:00 AM on Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are being made by the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes.
Christopher Robert LaFore, 50, Foreston
Christopher LaFore, age 50 of Foreston passed away September 23, 2024 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Foley Funeral Home. Rev. Timothy Gapinski will officiate. There will be a visitation from 10 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Rosemary Wagner, 87, Pierz
Rosemary Wagner, 87 year old resident of Pierz, passed away on Monday, September 23 at Harmony House in Pierz. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 1 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's Nepomuk Catholic Church in Lastrup. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:30 A.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz. The burial will be held in the parish cemetery.
Ross W. Hartwig, 67, St. Cloud
Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Benson Funeral Home in St. Cloud, MN for Ross William Hartwig, age 67. He died at this home in St. Cloud, MN on September 18, 2024. Reverend Marc Blakeslee of Peace United Church of Christ in St. Cloud will officiate. Burial of the urn will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM at Benson Funeral Home, in St. Cloud.
GOAL! U.S. Bank Stadium Chosen As Host Site For 2025 Gold Cup
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- The Twin Cities has been picked as one of the host sites for a prestigious tournament. U.S. Bank Stadium has been named as one of the 14 host sites for the Confederation of North Central America and Caribbean Association Football's (CONCACAF) Gold Cup tournament. It will...
Once-Popular Home Food Delivery Service Shutting Down For Good
A home food delivery service that was once the predominant name in the industry is closing up shop. For more than 70 years, Yelloh has been hauling frozen food to homes across the U.S., but you might recognize the company by a much different name. Crowded And Changing Market. You...
Central Minnesota Cemetery Tour Offers Creepy Glimpse into Area’s History
Cemeteries are creepy. And really old cemeteries are really creepy. When I was in high school, two of my sisters would visit old cemeteries to take amazing photographs and to soak up the vibe that only an old cemetery has. Some of their photos really felt other-worldly -- but never disrespectful. They would take pictures of old, worn tombstones, markers and statuary from decades ago.
New Business Close to Opening in Sartell
Sartell's River Crossing development is getting close to full with 2 to 3 commercial locations still available. Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum indicates Les Schwab Tires and Valvoline Oil Change are close to opening. He says the walls are up and appear on track to open soon. Fitzthum explains they have 2 to 3 openings on that site and expect it to fill out in 2025. Some businesses currently in the River Crossing development include Mister Carwash, Chipotle, Aldi's and Starbucks.
Sartell’s Mill Development May Include This Parking Solution
The city of Sartell continues to move forward with plans to develop the old paper mill site. Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum joined me on WJON. He says the vision for the property includes trails, green space, residential, commercial and some sort of activity/sports feature. Fitzthum expects the property to be a gathering space and he acknowledges the need for parking. He says there is a possibility they would create a parking garage to accommodate this need. Fitzthum says they'd like to not have numerous surface parking taking up space on the property. He says to prevent this they'd like to create an appealing facade making the parking garage less of an eye sore.
Great States Have Curves: The Reasons For Minnesota’s Shape
I'm glad that the shape of Minnesota isn't an official shape like a square, rectangle, or a lemniscate...because the thought of being tasked by a teacher to find the area using math would've made me drop out of school to be a carny. Maybe I should've, anyway. Some states -...
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