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Two Women Hurt In Saturday Morning Highway 10 Crash In Rice
A Little Falls woman and a Rice woman both ended up at St. Cloud Hospital after a Saturday morning wreck on Highway 10.
Motorcycle Rider Airlifted After Cold Spring Area Crash
Investigators are still piecing together a Tuesday crash near Cold Spring that put a 54-year-old Avon man in the hospital.
Three Hurt When Vehicle Rolls South Of Litchfield Early Friday
Three young people from Litchfield were hurt when their vehicle rolled early Friday south of town, and one remains in critical condition.
New Little Falls Program Puts Food On Veterans Tables
Little Falls veterans now have a monthly food box program, and it started because vets themselves kept calling and asking for help.
A Holiday Haul Of Games Waiting For One Lucky Listener
WJON's giving one lucky listener a huge holiday game haul worth close to 400 dollars, and all you have to do is listen for code words.
No Metro Bus Service on Three Major Holidays
Metro Bus has announced its holiday service hours.
St. Cloud Man Adds Two Emmys For PBS Documentaries
Two more Emmys for a St. Cloud man, thanks to some Minnesota PBS documentaries worth hearing about.
Clearwater Drivers Face Overnight Bridge Closures Next Week
Overnight drivers need to be aware of a major road closure starting next week.
Greater St. Cloud Hands Out Its 2026 Innovation Awards
A school district, a woodshop, and a performing arts center all shared the spotlight this week in Greater St. Cloud's 2026 awards.
Wayne Hosts Four Ranked Teams In NSIC Volleyball
Four ranked teams converge on Wayne this weekend, with an NCAA bid picture riding on the outcome.
ATV Rider Seriously Hurt In Meeker County Three Vehicle Crash
Meeker County authorities responded to a serious crash Thursday morning involving an ATV and two pickups.
St. Cloud Lawmaker Arrested After Wednesday Night Crash
Officers responded to a stalled vehicle Wednesday night and ended up arresting a St. Cloud lawmaker on suspicion of DWI.
From Around Central Minnesota
Sandhill Cranes By The Thousands! And Where YOU Can Find Them
Thousands of those prehistoric-looking birds are gathered near Zimmerman right now, and timing your visit matters more than you'd think.
Clearwater Travel Plaza Wants Your Wildest Donut Idea
Clearwater Travel Plaza wants your wildest donut idea, and the winner donut could land in their display window. What donut would you like to see?
Could Dierks Bentley Bring His Alter Ego To Brainerd This Summer?
Brainerd's big summer party just dropped a hint about a certain alter ego, and fans might be in for something rare.
Instead of Shopping - Take in Some Culture on Black Friday
Trade Black Friday crowds for culture at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, with free Paris Couture access and festive family fun.
Friday the 13th and Origins of the Unlucky Superstition
Friday the 13th superstition explained: why the number 13 and Fridays got a bad reputation, from Judas to Loki.
Where Minnesota’s Sports Cities Land On The National List
Bemidji, St. Cloud and Duluth all made the list. Where they landed might raise a few eyebrows around the state.
These Are the Worst Times to Travel for Thanksgiving
Worst times to travel for Thanksgiving: avoid the Sunday after and the Wednesday before if you're flying or driving.
USPS Releases 2026 Holiday Mailing Deadlines For Timely Delivery
Important USPS deadlines you need to remember if you want to make sure your packages arrive on time.
St. Cloud Shop With A Cop Brings Holiday Hope to Kids
Chili, doughnuts, and Ted Manderfeld's questionable humor, all for local families who could use a hand.
Thanksgiving Meal - Would You Rather Eat at a Restaurant?
Skip cooking this Thanksgiving: local restaurants serve buffet meals, but book your reservation well in advance.
Will MN Hear More Creed Playing At Bars This Weekend?
Kirk Cousins is back in purple, and that means Creed might be back on the bar jukebox too. Here's what's behind it.
Broadway's Version of 'Purple Rain' Has Found Their Prince
Purple Rain Broadway lead: Jordan Fisher is cast as the Kid, with previews at the Majestic Theatre starting in March.