St. Cloud has always been a second home to me. After growing up in the town of Paynesville, I moved to Sartell to begin my college career at St. Cloud State University, majoring in Mass Communications. In my time there I mostly focused on the television side of things, spending most of my time with the campus television station UTVS. While at UTVS I did many roles such as news anchor, reporter and sports anchor for our many live newscasts. I even did play by play for the football and basketball games that we had televised. However, I didn’t just limit myself to television. While putting myself through school I worked with Leighton Broadcasting in their sports department, doing many things behind the scenes and over the air. Upon my graduation from St. Cloud State in 2012, I began to find that first opportunity to enter the broadcast journalism world and to my excitement landed here at WJON as a field reporter/news anchor. I love what I do and can honestly say that I never think of my job as work. While I cover all news in our listening area, my main beats are Waite Park, Sartell, Sartell-St. Stephen School District, Rice and Arts/Entertainment. I am also the host of Rush Hour weeknights from 5p-6pm. Feel free to message me for any possible story ideas. Outside of the news room my pastimes include sports, music, hanging with my family and just enjoying the great Minnesota weather.
Alex Svejkovsky
Plamann, Smith to Lead CentraCare Operations, New Medical School
CentraCare has announced their leadership for the proposed expansion of the University of Minnesota Medical School in St. Cloud.
St. Cloud Gymnast Wraps Up Senior Season On A High Note
A St. Cloud gymnast wrapped up her senior season with a bang this past weekend.
St. Cloud Man Struck By Vehicle Near Rockville
A St. Cloud man was taken to the hospital after he was hit by a car.
ROCORI School Board to Approve Contract for New Superintendent
The ROCORI School board is expected to approve the contract of their new superintendent.
Health Officials Aim to Bring Awareness Around Eating Disorders
An annual campaign meant to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders kicks off this week.
SCSU, High School Choirs Come Together For Night of Music
Local choirs will be coming together for a one night performance at St. Cloud State University Monday.
St. Cloud Gymnastics Finish Second at State Team Meet
The St. Cloud Gymnastics team finished in second place at the State meet Friday.
Benton County Welcomes New Emergency Management Director
Despite the recent snowfall, severe weather season is at the top of mine for new Benton County Emergency Management Director Kristen Tschida.
Waite Park to Lift Snow Emergency Thursday Night
Waite Park officials say they will be lifting the Snow Emergency early.
Multiple Fire Crews Respond to House Fire In Meire Grove
Multiple fire crews were called to a house fire early Thursday morning.