The Country of Origin of Recent Refugees in Central MN
Lutheran Social Services has been helping settle refugees in Central Minnesota since 2010. Maureen Warren is the Senior Vice President of Services for Lutheran Social Services in Minnesota.
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10 Things To Do in Minnesota This Spring
Minnesota offers numerous indoor and outdoor activities to do in the state each spring. Jake Juliot and Caitlin Hannah from Explore Minnesota have the following suggestions.
SCAR Derby Returning to the Rivers Edge
The SCAR Dolls are now SCAR Derby. They are returning to the Rivers Edge Convention Center for the first time since 2019 Saturday on May 4 for a Mixer Bout. Foxy Boom Boom from SCAR Derby joined me on WJON.
St. Cloud Police Asking for Public’s Help in Identifying Two Individuals
The St. Cloud Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects of a theft that happened on March 9 on the 4100 block of Division Street. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says the individuals the police are looking to identify are pictured below.
First Refugees Resettled by LSS in St. Cloud Weren’t Somalis
Lutheran Social Services has been involved with refugee resettlement in the St. Cloud area since 2010. Maureen Warren is the Senior Vice President of Services for Lutheran Social Services in Minnesota.
St. Cloud Mayor Would Like to Keep Selke Field Green Space
St. Cloud State is asking the city of St. Cloud to rezone the property known as Selke Field. Full story here... This could mean that St. Cloud State would be interested in selling the property. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis appeared on WJON today.
Book Program Saving SCSU Students Money
St. Cloud State is offering a program that is saving students money on text books. The program is called Open Educational Resources, and Z-degrees.
What to Know About the Upcoming Wild Turkey Hunt in MN
The wild turkey hunting season is set to start April 17 in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. The first season is April 17- April 23. That is labeled as A. The rest of season's schedule is below.
Postal Scam Attempts Still A Problem in Central MN
Scams in Central Minnesota continue to be a problem. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers indicates the text message or email, that some may have received, indicates that the person's USPS package has arrived at the warehouse.
St. Joe Mayor Addresses Downtown Parking Concerns
Paying for parking in downtown St. Cloud has been a source of controversy. St. Joe Mayor Rick Schultz indicates he has received complaints about a lack of available parking in their downtown.