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Frozen In Time: St. Cloud Municipal Band [VIDEO]

Ashli Gerdes — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:59 +0000

For Joe Fox music runs in his family. He is a second generation member with the St. Cloud Municipal Band, a group that's been around for about 126 years.

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Legislature To Help Pay Mpls. Downtown Library Debt

The Associated Press — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:58:24 +0000

The state of Minnesota will give Minneapolis about $33 million over several years to help pay off debt on the downtown library.

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One Person Killed in Head On Collision in Wright County

Jim Maurice — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:20:16 +0000

The Minnesota State Patrol says a 66-year-old Howard Lake man is dead after a head on collision. The incident happened just before 12:30 p.m. this (Tuesday) afternoon on Highway 12 at 12th Avenue.

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Recovery Plus Youth Residence Set to Open [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:15:20 +0000

Recovery Plus is opening a new facility that places the focus on alcohol and substance abuse among youth.

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Legacy Money Goes to Central MN Parks & Trails

Lee Voss — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:59:49 +0000

Central Minnesota will benefit from the latest round of Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment grants.

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Weather Announcements for Tuesday, 5/21/13

Lee Voss — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:50:53 +0000

Here are today's weather related announcements:

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WJON News On Demand: Tuesday, 5/21/13 — Afternoon News

Lee Voss — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:43:23 +0000

In this afternoon's WJON News headlines:

-- Governor Dayton praises legislative session
-- GOP leaders blast state budget as irresponsible spending
-- DNR lifts burning restrictions in central MN
-- Lane closures tomorrow on Highway 23 near Foley

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Lane Closures Slated for Highway 23 West of Foley

Lee Voss — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:18:29 +0000

A washout beneath the roadway will prompt lane closures on Highway 23 west of Foley tomorrow.

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Minnesota Day Care Provider Charged in Baby's Death

The Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:08:22 +0000

A day care provider in Dakota County is charged with manslaughter in the death of a 3-month-old boy who died in her care last July.

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Parents of Slain Student: Justice Will Be Served

The Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:06:13 +0000

The parents of slain University of North Dakota student Dru Sjodin say the man convicted of killing their daughter isn't the only person who received a death sentence.

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2nd Teen Pleads Guilty in Minneapolis Boy's Death

The Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:58:21 +0000

A second teenager has pleaded guilty in the shooting death of a 5-year-old boy who was killed by a stray bullet in north Minneapolis. Sixteen-year-old Julian Anderson pleaded guilty as an adult Tuesday to second-degree intentional murder and was sentenced to 28 years in prison.

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Medtronic Cuts 2,000 Jobs Worldwide, 500 in Minnesota

The Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:56:05 +0000

Medical device maker Medtronic confirms it is eliminating 2,000 jobs worldwide, including 500 in Minnesota. About half of the jobs being eliminated are in the U.S.

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Burning Restrictions Lifted in Central MN Counties

Lee Voss — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:39:29 +0000

The DNR has lifted burning restrictions in 32 Minnesota counties because of the recent wet conditions.

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Villard Man Killed in Crash in Pope County

Jim Maurice — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:35:05 +0000

There was a deadly crash in Pope county this (Tuesday) morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened just before 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 28 and 150th Street, south of Villard.

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SCSU Coach Dolan Wraps Up Season [AUDIO]

Dave Overlund — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:27:57 +0000

St. Cloud State's baseball program has been among the most successful teams in the country over the past six seasons. This year, the Huskies finished with a record of 38-11 and made the Central Region final for the third time in four years

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Minnesota Leaders Recap Legislative Session

The Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:37 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton and Democratic legislative leaders call the just-finished session a success and say they accomplished what they set out to do.

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Salvation Army Seeks Donations For Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Ashli Gerdes — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:10:50 +0000

The Salvation Army is looking for donations to help the people affected by yesterday's deadly tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma.

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WJON News On-Demand – Tuesday, 5/21/13 – Midday

Adam Ulbricht — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:15:11 +0000

Here's today's WJON Headlines:
Local unemployment rate drops
Hit and run being investigated in Todd County
Delays expected on Veterans Drive
Farmers have planted 4.5 million acres of corn in Minnesota

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Memorial Day Event Planned for Former Verso Workers [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:12:47 +0000

An event is being planned for this Monday to observe the one-year anniversary of the explosion and fire at the Verso Paper Mill. The event will start at about 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Park, following the traditional Memorial Day Ceremony at 9:00 a.m.

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Chronic Pain Affects Growing Number of Minnesota Veterans

The Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:45:22 +0000

Thousands of Minnesota soldiers are returning from war with chronic pain from injuries that leave many of them impaired and even disabled. An analysis of Department of Veterans Affairs data shows a steep increase in such injuries over the last decade.

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