Became a member of the WJON crew during the summer of 2013. Reporting on education, local business, Cold Spring and St. Joseph. Reach out to me with your story ideas and feedback: Dan@wjon.com or 320-257-7205. Always love hearing from listeners and the community. Outside of news I enjoy running outdoors, reading a good book, watching the Twins and Vikings break my heart, traveling and spending time with friends and family. Recent St. Cloud State graduate.
Dan DeBaun
Storms Roll Through North-Central Minnesota Early Thursday
A line of thunderstorms moved through north-central Minnesota early Thursday morning. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Eastern Todd County and Western Morrison County.
East St. Cloud Kwik Trip Celebrates Grand Opening
The new east-side St. Cloud Kwik Trip has its grand opening on Tuesday. Dozens of Kwik Trip staff and city leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony in the early afternoon. The store is at 1230 Highway 23 East.
St. Cloud Woman Charged With Multiple Tax Crimes
The Stearns County Attorney's Office has charged a St. Cloud woman with multiple tax crimes.
Hobby Shop Building Dome For Drones and Remote Controlled Vehicles [VIDEO]
Drones and remote controlled vehicle racing has become increasingly popular in Central Minnesota over the last few years. Baker’s Hobbytown is going all-out to accommodate the growing number of hobbyists by building a massive indoor dome in Waite Park.
WJON Cold Cases: 1974 Reker Murders Still a Mystery [VIDEO]
It's been nearly 42 years since Susanne and Mary Reker went missing in St. Cloud. They were found nearly a month later murdered in Quarry Park, both were stabbed multiple times. Authorities still haven't determined who murdered the girls, but signs indicate that they are getting closer with viable suspects they are looking into.
Zootopia Movie in the Park Showing in St. Joseph Tuesday
The weather forecast for Tuesday looks perfect to enjoy an evening outdoors with a movie in the park. "Zootopia" will be showing at Millstream Park and will start around 9:00 p.m. Zootopia is an animated comedy adventure film.
District Approves Election Ballot For New Tech and Updated Apollo
St. Cloud area voters will be going to the polls again this fall to decide on whether to build a new Tech High School and upgrade Apollo High School. The special election ballot will have two questions.
District Approves Funding For New Early Childhood Center Near Discovery
Funding for the building will be provided by a charge to community education over 20 years for $2 million in revenue. The remaining funding of up to $16 million will come by a lease levy, which will be a tax increase.
Becker Man Hurt in St. Cloud Crash
A Becker man was hurt in a two car crash in St. Cloud on Thursday morning. The crash happened at 11:15 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 10 and 15th Avenue Southeast.
Eden Valley Woman Hits Tractor, Taken to Hospital For Injuries
An Eden Valley woman was hurt in a two vehicle collision in Meeker County on Wednesday. The crash happened just before 2:40 p.m. at the intersection of 632nd Avenue and Meeker Stearns Street in Manannah Township.