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Dark Clouds Hang Over Air Shows After Budget Cuts

The Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:07:53 +0000

The automatic budget cuts that grounded the Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds are taking a toll on performers, air show announcers, concessionaires, vendors and others who depend on air shows and the millions of spectators.

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Federal Legislation May Keep St. Cloud Air Traffic Control Tower Open

The Associated Press — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:32:22 +0000

Federal legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers, is also expected to help keep the control tower open in St. Cloud. The U.S. Senate acted quickly this week when the furloughs caused travel delays for millions.

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St. Cloud Air Show Cancelled [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:00:12 +0000

The 2013 St. Cloud Air Show has been cancelled, due to problems with the Sequester.

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FAA Officially Closes St. Cloud Air Traffic Control Tower

Jim Maurice — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:32:21 +0000

The St. Cloud Regional Airport got the official word today (Friday) from the Federal Aviation Administration.
The air traffic control tower will be closing, due to the federal sequestration.

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Official Decision on St. Cloud Air Traffic Control Tower Friday

Lee Voss — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:04:20 +0000

The Federal Aviation Administration will officially announce Friday which of the nation's air traffic control towers will be closed because of the sequester.

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WJON News On-Demand – Thursday, 2/28/13 – Midday

Adam Ulbricht — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:22:53 +0000

Here’s today’s headlines on WJON:
Water main break on East St. Germain Street
New St. Cloud superintendent announced
Evening at the Capitol event for St. Cloud business leaders
Congresswoman Bachmann responds to sequester

WJON News
On The Air. Online. On Charter Channel 20. On Demand.

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Top 5 Government Words/Phrases We Don't Understand

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:44:59 +0000

The Top 5 at 7:45 looks at the Top 5 words used in the U.S. Government we don't understand. The Top 5 at 7:45 airs weekday mornings with Jay Caldwell on WJON.

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Congresswoman Bachmann Talks with WJON News About Sequester [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:20:02 +0000

Hundreds of illegal immigrants are being freed from jail across the country, in advance of the sequester at the federal government. Meanwhile, Sixth District Congresswoman Michele Bachmann says she's not in favor of the move.

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Catholic Charities Meals on Wheels to Stay the Same in 2013, Despite Possible Sequester [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:21:28 +0000

If the sequester happens on Friday, the local Meals on Wheels program through Catholic Charities will remain the same for the rest of this year. But, they may have to scale back the program starting in 2014.

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Sequester Would Close St. Cloud Air Traffic Control Tower

Lee Voss — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:15:40 +0000

The impending sequester that's set to take place March 1st would trigger some budget cuts that would impact St. Cloud's Regional Airport.

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WJON News On-Demand – Monday, 2/25/13 – Midday

Adam Ulbricht — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:10:58 +0000

Here’s today’s headlines on WJON:
Two people found dead in Little Falls Township
2nd Amendment rally held in St. Cloud
St. Cloud city council to address drinking ordinances
Minnesota lawmakers begin hearings on minimum wage
Congress returns to deal with sequestor

WJON News
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