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Make Dream Getaway #57 Your Trip of a Lifetime
Whatever YOUR Dream Getaway is, we want to make it come true! This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win the trip of your dreams -- and have us pay for it!
Leader of Charter School to Quit Following Hedge Fund Losses
The founder of a St. Paul charter school that lost $4.3 million in a hedge fund investment is quitting as superintendent and chief financial officer.
Two of Five Victims in Cambridge House Explosion Seriously Hurt
Authorities say two of the five people who were inside a Cambridge house when it exploded over the weekend were seriously injured in the blast.
This Central MN City Among Most Dangerous COVID Locations in the U.S.
The latest reports show us the counties in Minnesota where COVID-19 is the highest and lowest.
COVID-19 Wave Overwhelms Rural Hospitals Short on ICU Beds
The case of a rural Minnesota man who waited two days for an ICU bed and later died is among several examples that have frustrated officials in rural hospitals whose facilities are overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients.
Johnnies, Bison, Wild, and Timberwolves Remain Undefeated
The Granite City Lumberjacks, St. John's, NDSU, and U of M football teams, and Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves all earned wins on Saturday, while the St. Cloud Norsemen and Gopher men's hockey teams fell in close contests.
Lumberjacks and Norsemen Earn Wins, Gopher Hockey Falls to UMD
The Granite City Lumberjacks notched another dominant win on the road in New Ulm and the St. Cloud Norsemen pulled off an overtime win, and the No. 4 Gopher men's hockey team came up short on Friday night. Meanwhile, the St. John's, NDSU, and University of Minnesota football teams are gett…
Farmers’ Almanac Calling for Cold Winter With Average Snowfall
The Farmers' Almanac is out with its upcoming extended winter forecast.
Deadly Multi-State Outbreak From Product Sold At Minnesota Walmarts
If you use aromatherapy products from Walmart, you could be in danger.
St. John's Dedicates Sculpture Garden
St. John's University dedicated their new sculpture garden on Friday.
Southwest Beltline Corridor Study in Phase Two
Transportation officials are in the middle of a Southwest Beltline Corridor Study to determine the best area to map out a future arterial roadway connecting south St. Cloud to the western metro area.
[OPINION] What Not To Do When Traveling In Minnesota This Weekend
Nobody wants to deal with getting a DUI
Anxiety May Soon Be A Qualifier For Minnesota’s Medical Marijuana
The condition of general anxiety being added to the list of qualifying conditions has had an enormous amount of support in Minnesota.
St. Cloud Man In Stable Condition After Being Hit By Vehicle
St. Cloud police say a man is in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 10 Wednesday night.
Fall Can Be a Great Time to Fish in Central Minnesota
The weather has gone from highs above normal to below normal over the past couple of days. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON this week. Glen says the drop in temperature has led to great conditions to do some fall fishing. He says walleye, pan fish, crappies and blue gills will be …
Stearns County Uses Targeted Approach to Tackle Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Stearns County has been a leader when it comes to tackling domestic violence crimes.
COVID-19 Numbers Still High at St. Cloud Hospital But There is Some Good News
The number of COVID-19 positive patients within CentraCare hospitals in Central Minnesota continue to be high. CentraCare Spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON today.
Leave Your Porch Light On Tonight, Remembering Jacob Wetterling
In Jacob's memory and in honor of families still searching for loved ones, the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center is asking the public to leave their porch lights on.
True or False- Minnesota Man Inspires Rolling Stones Song
Is this just an urban legend?
Tech Boys Soccer Heads to State
The Tech boys soccer team defeated Rocori 1-0 in the Section 8-2-A final in Sauk Centre. The Tigers posted wins in the section playoffs over Little Falls 6-0 and Apollo 1-0. Tech was the #2 seed in the section with Rocori as the #4 seed.
Teachers Ask for Virus Protocols After Student, Staff Deaths
Members of Minnesota's teachers' union are calling on school leaders to do more to protect students and staff after the state Department of Health reported the first student death from COVID-19 this school year.
My First Time Hunting as a Kid My Dad’s Pants Caught on Fire [Storytime]
I started whisper shouting as best I could, "Dad your pants are on fire!!!", I got shushed because of the deer in close proximity to the stand.
Minnesota Offers Glimpses into the Paranormal
Explore Minnesota's Alyssa Hayes joined me on WJON this week. Some examples for people to explore include S.S. William A. Irvin / Duluth Haunted Ship, Palmer House Hotel, Sauk Centre, Crazie Annie’s Bridge, Henderson, and the Rochester ghost trolley tours. More details below from Alys…
Don’t Miss Out: Minnesota Fall Colors Final Push to Peak This Weekend
FOMO is the fear of missing out, and the fear is real in Minnesota as this season's fall colors hang on for their final days of peak colors of the annual Autumn display.