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10 Things You Didn't Know About Easter

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:15:28 +0000

As far as holidays go, Easter might not be as popular as Christmas or Halloween, but it still has traditions and treats that can raise anyone’s spirit, mood or blood sugar level. The most interesting part of this annual celebration of Spring and rebirth is the supposed difference in the ways they are celebrated.

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The Egg or the Chicken?

Bob Hughes — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:31:02 +0000

The answer the one of life's most baffling questions takes an Easter turn...

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Here is a Hare-Raising Story!

Bob Hughes — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:26:54 +0000

The one and only Gary Crawford at the USDA takes a unique look at the Easter Bunny.

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Best Places in the St. Cloud Area for Easter Brunch – Dick Nelson's Top Five

Dick Nelson — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:00:37 +0000

Easter is the ideal time to bring family and friends together for a delicious springtime meal at your favorite restaurant then head home for an energetic egg hunt with the kids. There are many great choices for Easter Brunch in the St. Cloud Area, but here are my Top 5. 5 The 400 Supper Club [...]

Man Jailed For Choking Girlfriend

Abby Faulkner — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:40:16 +0000

A man is in Benton County Jail for allegedly choking a woman.

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Creative Ways to Decorate Your Easter Eggs [VIDEOS]

WJON Staff — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:09:58 +0000

The Easter practice of egg decorating has meaning behind it: the egg itself represents rebirth, something early Pagans celebrated during the spring season, and was later adopted by Christians to represent the resurrection themes of the Easter holiday. Back in the olden days, colored eggs were decorated in springy hues and given away to lovers and friends sort of the same way we do with Valentines. The egg tradition has held over as the holiday evolved, with most people using store-bought dyeing packages to color their hard boileds.

This year, stray from the usual and create unique Easter egg decorations with the help of these video tutorials.

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Easy Easter Dessert Recipes [VIDEOS]

WJON Staff — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:13:04 +0000

Though technically a religious holiday, Easter has become more synonymous with milk chocolate candies in the shapes of eggs and bunnies, fruity snacks in springy hues and all sorts of decadent desserts. Stock up on the goods in stores, but also think about making a few of your own delectable treats this year.

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Pet Bunnies 'Big Responsibilty' Says Tri-County Humane Society [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:01:08 +0000

Easter is right around the corner and it's not uncommon for families - especially those with children - to get the urge to add a bunny to the family. Humane Society Executive Director Vicki Davis says bunnies are a big responsibility and should only be adopted after careful consideration.

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The Coolest, Craziest Novelty Easter Candies

WJON Staff — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:53:58 +0000

Easter has become synonymous with delicious Cadbury eggs, pastel-hued candies, oval jellybeans and giant, hollow bunnies crafted from tasty milk chocolate. In order to compete with the masses, candy companies have h

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Unfortunate Cats and Dogs Forced to Dress Up for Easter [VIDEOS]

WJON Staff — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:28:54 +0000

Here are some videos of pets dressed up as the Easter Bunny and more.

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Fun Facts About Easter Candy

WJON Staff — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:23:20 +0000

We all love it... Now read some fun facts about Easter Candy.

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Cute Kids Getting Scared of the Easter Bunny [VIDEOS]

WJON Staff — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:05:55 +0000

Most people think of the Easter Bunny as cute and fluffy. But, these kids didn't know what to think! Here are some videos of the kids and their reactions.

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Father: Okay To Say 'No' To Facebook For Lent [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:41:41 +0000

It's the season of Lent -- and that means a lot of fish frys. But a Father at three St. Cloud churches says Catholics don't necessarily have to eat fish on Fridays. And, as for the tradition of giving something up during lent, he says the Catholic Church is fine with you abstaining from more modern temptations such as TV or Facebook.

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Celebrate Easter with This Peep Video Marathon [VIDEOS]

Tim Lyon — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:00:17 +0000

Easter is coming, and that means the ceremonial Unwrapping of the Peeps should begin around now(-ish). What, you weren't thinking of eating them fresh, were you? That's un-American.

After the jump, a bunch of Peep-related videos for your squishy enjoyment.

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