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WJON News On-Demand – Thursday, 2/21/13 – Midday

Adam Ulbricht — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:05:44 +0000

Here’s today’s headlines on WJON:
Two Men arrested for alleged drug possession near Little Falls
St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis supports red-light cameras
Minnesota House to take up requirements for staffing of nurses
Southern Minnesota to get snowstorm

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Large Facilities Train Staff for Severe Weather

Lee Voss — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:01:42 +0000

Recent tornado warnings across the Tri-County area gave staff at some of our community's larger facilities a chance to put their storm preparedness into action.

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Minnesotans Reminded to Plan for Severe Weather

The Associated Press — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:13:53 +0000

Public safety officials say Monday's confirmed tornado is a reminder for Minnesotans to get ready for severe weather. The state Homeland Security and Emergency Management division is urging Minnesotans to review their severe weather plans and to take steps to keep their families safe.

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Strong Winds Down Trees, Knock Out Power In The St. Cloud Area [VIDEO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:30:03 +0000

We have several reports of localized street flooding, downed trees, and power outages in the St. Cloud metro area this morning.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Benton County, Southern Morrison County Until 4:15 p.m.

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:37:35 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for northwestern Benton County and southern Morrison County until 4:15 p.m.

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Potential For Heavy Rain Tuesday Night Into Wednesday

Jim Maurice — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:50:29 +0000

There's a chance for storms late Tuesday into Wednesday as a warm front moves across the state. Some of the storms may be severe.

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Severe Weather Possible Tonight Across Central Minnesota

Jim Maurice — Mon, 30 May 2011 23:38:32 +0000

The National Weather Service says there is a severe weather expected over the area this (Monday) evening, particularly over west central and central Minnesota where a moderate risk of severe weather.

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What Do You Do When the Sirens Sound? [VIDEO]

Jim Maurice — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:19:55 +0000

Last year Minnesota had over 100 tornadoes, more than any other state in 2010. Three of those tornadoes were in Stearns County. From 1959 - 2009, Stearns County was ranked 3rd in the state for the highest number of tornadoes. To coincide with Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Emergency Management Office put together a video about the county's warning system.

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Rough Weather Triggers Storm Warnings In Minnesota, Wisconsin

Jim Maurice — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:32:56 +0000

Rough weather moved across Minnesota and Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon and evening, damaging homes, barns, power lines and trees. Three barns were blown down and a mobile home was knocked off its foundation by high winds in Houston County of far southeastern Minnesota.

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Severe Weather Awareness Week Begins Today

Abby Faulkner — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:01:31 +0000

Today marks the beginning of Severe Weather Awareness Week. From April 11-15, the State of Minnesota and the National Weather service encourage you to brush up on how to handle extreme weather.

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Storm Passes From Minnesota, But Many Roads Still Bad

Abby Faulkner — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:57:04 +0000

The winter storm that socked Minnesota has moved out of the state but the Department of Transportation is still urging no travel in much of southern Minnesota.

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Minnesota Man On Roof Forced Down By Storm Returning

Abby Faulkner — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:52:56 +0000

High winds and blizzard conditions forced a Minnesota hospital executive off the roof of an Excelsior coffee shop where he was camped as a fundraiser for his daughter's school, but he's heading back up there.

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Winter Storm Warning Issued; Expect 6-10″ Of Snow Here

Tim Lyon — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:35:54 +0000

Snow is on the way -- and lots of it. 9-13" across much of Minnesota. That coupled with strong winds could create blizzard conditions across the Gopher State Saturday.

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