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
Little Falls Teen Receives Minor Injuries in Rollover
A Little Falls teenager was hurt in a rollover west of Little Falls on Monday night. The crash happened just after 6:00 p.m. on 133rd Street, just west of 160th Avenue.
Listening Sessions Set For Sauk Rapids-Rice Facility Proposal
The Sauk Rapids Rice School District is hosting a series of community meetings to discuss their facility needs. Back in June, a community task force recommended the district build a fourth elementary school and replace Pleasantview Elementary with a new building.
St. Joseph Police Looking to Add Ninth Full-Time Officer
St. Joseph is continuing to grow and their police department is hoping to adjust by adding another officer to its force. The department currently has eight full-time officers, two part-time officers and a secretary.
Volunteers Help Throw Seniors a Pub Crawl at Good Shepherd
Around 50 United Way volunteers helped Good Shepherd in Sauk Rapids throw its seniors a pub crawl on Thursday afternoon.
St. Cloud Schools Offering Additional Counseling Since Mall Attack
Schools in the St. Cloud Area District have been offering additional counseling for students after the Crossroads Mall stabbing attack that happened on Saturday.
One Man Hospitalized, Two Arrested After St. Cloud Shooting
Police say a Milaca man is in the hospital after he was shot in St. Cloud early Wednesday morning. St. Cloud Police responded to a report of a gunshot in the 1300 block of 15th Street North just before 2:00 a.m.
Have a Referendum Question? District 742 Announces Community Presentations
Want some more information on the upcoming referendum for the St. Cloud Area School District? District 742 has announced a handful of community presentations on the topic.
FBI Terrorism Task Force Taking Over Crossroads Investigation
Federal authorities are taking over the investigation of the Crossroads Mall attack. St. Cloud Police are transitioning the case to the FBI, who will continue to investigate if the stabbings were an act of terrorism.
FootGolf “Kicking Off” in St. Joseph
A new course recently opened in St. Joseph for a unique sport that's rising in popularity. There's a new six-hole footgolf course that's open in Northland Park, which is north of County Road 75.
St. Stephen Man Arrested After Four Mile Police Chase
St. Cloud Police say a St. Stephen man led them on a four mile chase, before being blocked into a dead end road. The incident happened just after 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday.