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Albany Advances to Boys Basketball State Semis
The top seeded Albany Huskies defeated 8th seeded Pelican Rapids 80-57 Tuesday night in the Class 2-A State Tournament Quarterfinals at Williams Arena. Albany went out to a 47-26 halftime lead and never looked back while improving to 30-0.
Two People Hurt In Monday Crash Near Melrose
Two people were sent to the hospital after a Monday morning crash near Melrose
Stearns County Prosecutors Charge Homeless Man in Fatal Stabbing
Formal charges have been filed against a homeless man accused of fatally stabbing another man last Thursday.
St. Cloud Area Ballrooms; 2nd Installment
The St. Cloud area has and continues to have iconic ballrooms. This is our 2nd installment with local historian Jim Grabinski. He joined me on WJON to highlight the ballrooms that hosted numerous weddings, concerts and events.
Green More Than Just A Color For Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild have partnered with Green Cities Accord to offset impact of air travel
Local Athlete Playing in the NCAA Tournament This Week
The NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments start this week throughout the country. Albany native and South Dakota State 5'6 senior guard Paige Meyer will play Saturday at 2:30pm in the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament.
You Won’t Need To Take A Jet Airliner To See This Band In 2025
Steve Miller Band joins list of grandstand acts at the Minnesota State Fair for 2025
Finalists Chose for FastLane94 Trailblazer Competition
The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation has picked five finalists for the FastLane94 Trailblazer Pitch Competition.
New Cold Spring Business Adding Glimmer To The Community
New shop Glimmer is about more than just unique gifts
Are You Ready To Rock Down The Highway To Mystic Lake This Fall?
The Doobie Brothers are bringing their latest tour to Minnesota this fall
UPDATE: Victim In Deadly Thursday Stabbing Has Been Identified
St. Cloud Police have identified the victim in the deadly Thursday night stabbing
Governor Walz Signs Bill To Lower Costs For Grain Buyers
Governor Walz signs bipartisan bill to help lower costs for grain buyers
From Around Central Minnesota
Brother Puppies Hope for Furever Homes in Central Minnesota
The Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud has three charming lab retriever mix puppies up for adoption. Don't miss the chance to give Junior, Pip, or Merry a forever home.
This Longtime Central Minnesota Landmark Will Soon Be Taken Down
The iconic trestle railroad bridge near Albany will soon be demolished, part of a project to widen County Road 157 and enhance local traffic safety.
Minnesota Fishing Museum Faces Dark Challenge – Here’s How to Help
The museum needs your help to continue it's mission.
St. Cloud Meeting on Social Security Aims to Shed Light on Program’s Future
Concerns about Social Security's future deepen with recent cuts. Join AARP Minnesota and SCSU experts on March 19, 2025, to discuss critical changes affecting retirees.
Five Things Minnesotans Should Never Pass Up At A Garage Sale
When it comes to garage sales, there are a few things people should not pass up when they come across them.
The Path To Success For Gophers Men’s Basketball
As the Minnesota Golden Gophers Men's Basketball Team looks for a new coach, financial forecasting could be the key to future success.
Steve Miller Band Announced for Minnesota State Fair
Tickets go on sale this Friday with a couple of price levels.
Staying Or Going? This Minnesota City Is Debating Crypto-ATMs
Forest Lake Minnesota is one of several Minnesota cities battling with what to do about Crypto-ATMs. They are a common tool used by scammers to steal money from their victims, which makes it difficult for law enforcement to track where the money/crypto goes.
The Top Eleven Things I’m Looking Forward To In Spring
I'm getting antsy!
There Was Only One Left in Minnesota – Now (Probably) Closing
Is online shopping better for this type of product?
Could This Bar Be The Longest Running In The State of Minnesota?
Reflect on the decline of neighborhood bars like 'The Spot' and their impact on community culture in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minnesota “Alexa” Owners Need To Know About This Change
Amazon is planning on a change later this month that Alexa Echo owners need to be aware of