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
Eden Valley Police Asking For Help Finding Missing Man
Eden Valley Police are asking for your help in finding a man who's been missing since Thursday afternoon.
Former St. Joseph Council Member, SCSU Prof Steve Frank Dies from Surgery Complications
Former St. Cloud State University political science professor and St. Joseph city council member Steve Frank passed away on Wednesday. Frank served on the St. Joseph city council from January 2008 to December 2015.
Safety Center Teaches Central MN Schools on Disaster Response
If severe weather or an active shooter threatens a school, what are steps that need to take place to keep students and teachers safe? Administrators from several Central Minnesota schools heard a presentation on Thursday at Avon Elementary from the Minnesota School Safety Center, which is part of the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security.
Ample Food and Fun Lined Up For Rapids River Days
Great food, fun and entertainment is coming to Sauk Rapids for their 13th annual Rapids River Days festival. The festivities begin Thursday at 7:00 p.m. with the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Pageant.
Brainerd Police: Man Followed Boys into Bathroom at Baseball Game
A Maple Grove man is facing charges after police say he followed 11 to 13 year old boys into a bathroom at a Brainerd youth baseball tournament. Police were called to a baseball field in Bane Park, in the 1700 block of 7th Street South, shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
St. Cloud Mayor Kleis Announces Rock-On Award Winners
St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis has announced his 2016 Rock-On Award winners. Rock-On Awards are given out to those in the community who have shown civic participation, leadership and achievements.
Konrad’s Officially Closed After Fundraising Falls Short
A fundraising effort to revive a downtown St. Cloud wine bar fell short earlier this week. Konrad's Wine Bar announced on their Facebook page that they are officially closed after raising just over $13,800 dollars through a GoFundMe campaign.
Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
There are about 100,000 people in Minnesota and 5.4 million people across the country who are dealing who are dealing with complications from Alzheimer's disease. June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month.
Mattress Fire Causes $200,000 in Damage to St. Cloud Home
The St. Cloud Fire Department responded to a large garage fire last night (Monday). The fire was called in at 9:50 p.m. in the 600 block of 2nd Avenue Northeast, near Wilson Park.
St. Cloud Development Corporation Looks For Inovation Nominations
Do you know a local company or non-profit that's going above and beyond on the innovation front?