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
Pair From Cold Spring Claim $390,000 Lottery Prize
We now know who has the lucky lottery ticket sold at a St. Cloud gas station last month.
St. Cloud Police See Reports of Trespassing Due to Pokemon GO App
The Pokemon GO smartphone app has exploded in popularity over the past week, bringing hundreds of people to local parks like Lake George or Quarry Park to play the game.
It's also gotten the attention of St. Cloud Police.
Math and Reading Tutors Needed in St. Cloud Area
Reading and math tutors are needed in the St. Cloud metro for this upcoming school year. The Minnesota Reading and Math Corps say they have an immediate need for 15 literacy tutors and seven math tutors beginning this fall. Both full and part time tutors are being recruited.
Re-Opening Held Recently at Sauk Rapids Franklin Office Center
Boser Construction and Inventure Properties recently held a grand re-opening at the Franklin Office Building in Sauk Rapids. The 1200 series building, at 1209 and 1201 Franklin Avenue Northeast, holds Absolute Outdoor sporting goods and Wilcox Family Dentistry.
Zimmerman Woman Seriously Hurt in Two Car Crash
A Zimmerman woman was seriously hurt in a two car crash on Wednesday morning. It happened just after 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 169 and Main Street.
Saint John’s University Named Top College in Minnesota by TIME
A recent study listed Saint John's University as the top college in Minnesota. The TIME Money report named Saint John's the best college in the state and the 25th best in the nation.
All Gold N’ Plump Chicken Will Soon Be Free of Antibiotics
A St. Cloud based chicken producer is scrapping antibiotics from all of its products over the next few years. GNP Company has already released several products with "No Antibiotics Ever" and "Animal Humane Certified" labels.
St. Cloud Man Indicted For Stealing Over $350,000 From Brewery
A St. Cloud man has been indicted for allegedly stealing over $350,000 from the brewery he worked for and for obtaining an additional $330,000 as part of a Ponzi Scheme.
Pokemon Go Players Flock to Lake George, Area Parks [VIDEO]
You may have noticed a surge of people with their eyes fixed to their smartphone screens at Lake George or Munsinger Gardens. Chances are, they’re catching Pokemon on the new Pokemon GO app.
Former Stearns County Commissioner Publishes Book on Quarry Park
After six years of work, former Stearns County Commissioner Mark Sakry has published a book on Quarry Park. "Quarry Quest: The History of Stearns County Park and Nature Preserve" was officially released on Monday.