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High School Sports Results Tuesday May 7
Softball:
ROCORI 5, Fergus Falls 0
(Jessica Boos threw 7 innings with 2 hits, 3 walks and no runs allowed with 10 strikeouts. Sophia Hess went 2-3 with 2 RBI, Maggie Primus went 2-3 with 3 RBI for ROCORI).
Cathedral 5, Little Falls 1
(Cathedral was down 1-0 in the top of the 6th inning, Tayla Vought hit a two run home run to give the Crusaders the lead. Cathedra...
Big Trucks Equals Big Fun For Oak Ridge Early Learning Ctr Kids
Big Truck Night is popular event at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
Stearns Electric Breaks Ground on New Operations Center
Stearns Electric Association has broken ground on a brand new facility.
Stearns County Road 75 Bridge Project May Finish Early
Work continues on the Stearns County Road 75 bridge over the Sauk River.
St. Cloud State University Proposes Cuts to Staff – Faculty – Majors
SCSU is facing a $5 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2024, after a nearly $18 million deficit in fiscal year 2023.
UPDATE: Two Found dead in Princeton House Explosion
The Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office and the state fire marshal are investigating a fatal house explosion in Princeton Tuesday morning.
Bluey’s Big Play To Take The Minnesota Stage This Fall
Popular Bluey coming to Minnesota as a live action play
Planting Continues, Between Rains, for Minnesota Farmers
Minnesota farmers made small gains in the 2024 planting season last week.
St. Joseph’s Longtime Mayor Not Seeking Re-election
The longtime mayor of St. Joseph is calling it a career.
Debra Leigh Dancing for SCTCC’s Multicultural Center
Getting more women interested in working in the trades is one of the programs benefiting from this year's Women's Fund Dancing With Our Stars event.
High School Sports Results Monday May 6
Baseball:
Sartell-St. Stephen 2, Cambridge-Isanti 0
(Isaac Schroers threw 6 shutout innings with 5 hits allowed and 5 strikeouts. Sartell scored runs in the 5th and 6th innings. Wesley Johnson and Will Brinkerhoff each had 2 hits for the Sabres)
St. Cloud Cr...
Sartell Police Bike Rodeo Hopes To Rope Kids In
Sartell Police's annual bike rodeo is taking place on Wednesday
From Around Central Minnesota
It’s Today!! League of Women Voters Community Policing Agreement
This will be a hybrid meeting and a Zoom link will be sent to visitors upon request.
It’s Today!! St. Augusta Lions Plant Sale!
Lots of bedding plants and flowers for sale!
Police Crack Down on St. Cloud Red Light Runners
St. Cloud Police crack down on red light runners with a special enforcement.
Stunning Minnesota Restaurant Receives National Recognition
This glamorous Minnesota restaurant makes People's list as one of the most beautiful in America.
Souhan: Timberwolves May Be the Best Team in the NBA
The Timberwolves have taken a 2 games to none series lead on the Denver Nuggets in the NBA's Western Conference Semifinals best of 7 series. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON. He believes last night's 106-80 win at Denver was the best Timberwolves win in 20 years.
The Inspiring Story Of Elliott Tanner: Minnesota’s Own Sheldon Cooper
Learn about the incredible young man with a passion for learning.
Central Minnesota Zoo Named Among State’s Best
Hemker Park and Zoo in Freeport was named one of the top zoos in the state of Minnesota by Minnesota Parent.
Bring the Kids to a Craft Night in St. Cloud This Thursday
If you are looking for something to keep kids occupied while having fun, and possibly learning something, this might just be the right activity to check out!
Litchfield’s Starlite Drive-In Introduces New Owners
The Starlite Drive-In is back with new owners!
WrestleMania Not Coming to MPLS – At Least 2 Rumored Reasons Why
There are a couple of rumored reasons as to why this decision was made.
Anoka Social District Welcomes Additional Businesses
The pilot program was a hit, and the expansion keeps expanding
Escape To Serenity: Experience Wine Delights In Santiago
Discover a hidden gem at Boulder Creek Wine Bar, where owner Carol Zimmerman invites guests to enjoy a tranquil atmosphere, complete with wine flights and savory cheeses.