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
Construction Kicks Off For St. Joseph Senior Campus
Tractors and other equipment have started clearing ground for a new senior housing development in St. Joseph. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday morning for Country Manor.
Catholic United Financial Moves Into New Building
A St. Cloud Catholic financial institution recenty moved into a new location near dowtown. Catholic United Financial Credit Union is now at 1420 West St. Germain Street.
Far Away But Close to Home: The Unsolved Killings of Williams and Winans [VIDEO]
It was a double murder that happened far away, but hit close to home in St. Cloud. It's been just over 20 years since St. Cloud native Julie Williams and Lollie Winans were found murdered in Shenandoah National Park.
Chief Deputy Describes Finding Remains of Jacob Wetterling
On October 22nd, 1989: Bruce Bechtold was a rookie deputy with the Stearns County Sheriff's Office. He was the first to respond to the call that Jacob Wetterling had gone missing.
Tornado Causes Heavy Damage Across Morrison County
There are more reports of damage in Morrison County after a tornado ripped through the area on Wednesday night. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says they received calls of storm damage at Laurie's Lakeside Resort just after 11:00 p.m.
Pair From St. Martin Win Big Lottery Prize
Two people from St. Martin won a big lottery prize recently.
Princeton Man Hurt in Broadside Crash
A Princeton man was hurt in a broadside crash in Zimmerman on Thursday morning. The crash happened just after 9:30 a.m. in the intersection of Highway 169 and Fremont Avenue (County Road 4).
No Students Hurt in Sartell Bus Crash
A bus carrying students was involved in a minor crash in Sartell Tuesday morning. The crash happened at the intersection of 2 1/2 Street North and Pinecone Road.
Columbia Heights Man Drowns in Quarry Park
A Columbia Heights man drowned while swimming in Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, according to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office was called to the scene just after 6:15 p.m. to Quarry #11.
St. Joseph Releases Statement on Jacob Wetterling
The city of St. Joseph and Mayor Rick Schultz released a statement on Jacob Wetterling on Sunday morning.