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
Clear Lake Councilman Proposes Joining Becker District, District 742 Responds
ST. CLOUD - The St. Cloud area school district is responding to a request by a Clear Lake councilman for residents to be able to transfer over to the Becker District.
District 742 released the statement in opposition to a request by Councilman Dale Powers to the Becker School Board: that they conside…
District 742 released the statement in opposition to a request by Councilman Dale Powers to the Becker School Board: that they conside…
Benton County Sheriff: Be Safe and Careful Playing Pokemon Go
If you've noticed more people wandering around glued to their smartphones - it's likely due to the new Pokemon Go! App. Some players have been hurt because they were paying too much attention to their phone screen and not enough attention to where they were going.
Former SCSU Track Athlete Qualifies For Rio Olympics
A former St. Cloud State University track and field standout has qualified for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. Heather Miller-Koch finished in 2nd place in the heptathlon during the U.S. Track and Field Trials
DHS Fines St. Cloud Children’s Home $1,000
The St. Cloud Children's Home has been fined $1,000 by the Minnesota Department of Human Services after an investigation found that it took eight days to get medical care for a child with a broken finger.
St. Augusta Mini-Serv Fined For Selling Alcohol to Minor [VIDEO]
The St. Augusta Mini-Serv was fined $1,000 this week after they failed an alcohol compliance test. In a letter to St. Augusta City Clerk Bill McCabe, The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says this isn't the first time the Mini-Serve has failed a compliance check.
St. Cloud Based Aviation Unit Being Deployed to Afghanistan [VIDEO]
Nearly 20 soldiers from the National Guard’s B Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment based in St. Cloud, are deploying for a nine-month mission to Afghanistan.
St. Cloud Human Rights Office Expanding Services
An office that investigates complaints of discrimination is expanding in St. Cloud. Governor Dayton and the Legislature approved $180,000 earlier this year to staff the St. Cloud Department of Human Rights Office full-time.
St. Anthony’s Church: A Hidden Stearns County Gem [VIDEO]
The small and humble town of St. Anthony: home of just about 90 people. Driving near corn fields and through its dusty dirt roads just a few miles to the northwest of Albany, you can spot a building from miles away.
SCSU Astronomers Intently Watch Jupiter Probe’s Mission
A solar-powered spacecraft is circling Jupiter on a mission to map the huge planet and explore its gravity and magnetic fields. Several St. Cloud State students and professors are watching the Juno spacecraft mission closely, due to their involvement with a local project that involves studying Jupit…
Tires Being Stolen Off Vehicles in Waite Park Again
Waite Park Police have seen an uptick in calls regarding tires being stolen off of vehicles this summer.