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Benton County Seeking Input on Updating Hazard Mitigation Plan
Benton County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan and wants feedback from the community.
How to Have a Successful Pheasant Hunt in MN
Pheasant hunting opens in Minnesota Saturday October 12 and goes until January 1. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON to give everyone some suggestions so they can have a successful pheasant hunt.
SCSU Planning Open House Oct 17-19
St. Cloud State is planning an open house October 17-19. They are calling it the biggest open house of the year. The event is called "Discover Red & Black" and it gives prospective students a true open house experience in discovering what St. Cloud State has to offer.
SCSU Determining Pecking Order For Building Demos
St. Cloud State announced this summer that they plan to demolish unused academic buildings and residence halls when the money becomes available to do so. SCSU Interim President Larry Dietz joined me on WJON.
Central MN Prep Football Preview – WEEK SEVEN – October 11th, 2024
The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm will face a big test Friday night when they welcome Andover to town. Andover is currently ranked #4 in Class 5A with a 5-1 record.
Sandhill Cranes Staging at Sherburne NWR Ahead of Migration
It's migration time and thousands of Sandhill Cranes are stopping at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge to prepare.
Drought Conditions in Minnesota Worsen, Little Rain in Forecast
We've been having a very dry fall in Minnesota.
Minnesota Looking For Record 5th WNBA championship
Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve knew on the second day of training camp this year that her Lynx team could be really special.
High School Sports Results Wednesday October 9
Girls Soccer:
Section 8AA Quarterfinals
Tech 9, Detroit Lakes 0
(Tech had 2 goals scored by Journe Okwor, one from Maggie O'Hara and 6 from Molly Burkstrand. For Burkstand this marks her 100th goal during her high school career as well as her 50th goal this season...
Waite Park Fire Department Hosting Open House
Fire Prevention Week Open House at Waite Park Fire Department
Anderson Family Donates $20 Million to Bethel University
Barbara and Rollie Anderson of Anderson Trucking Service in St. Cloud are donating $20 million to Bethel University in St. Paul.
More MN National Guard Soldiers Deployed for Hurricane Relief
Additional airmen from the Minnesota National Guard are on their way to help with hurricane disaster relief.
From Around Central Minnesota
Classic Rocks Songs That Could Also Be Horror Movies
Rockin' can be scary business, and these lyrics are even scarier
Famous Doughnut Brand Coming Back To Minnesota After 2 Decades?
Krispy Kreme came to Minnesota in 2002, and within 6 years the Minnesota locations had all closed down.
BREAKING: Pohlad Family Set To Sell Minnesota Twins
Carl Pohlad bought the Twins for $43.5 million in 1984. Carl passed away in 2009 and left the team to his son, Jim Pohlad. The team is now worth about $1.5 billion and is run by Jim Pohlad's nephew, Joe.
Are YOU Chilly? UFA Champion MN Wind Chill to Host Tryouts
You may be cool, but are you CHILLY?
Experience All the Halloween Events in the St. Cloud Area
It just depends on what you want to do and what type of experience you want to have.
Want to Pick Your Own Pumpkin? 2 Great Places Near St. Cloud
Sometimes going to a pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin is part of the fun
NOAA Issues ‘URGENT ALERT -What You Need To Know
Severe Geomagnetic Storm alert by NOAA - expect northern lights across the US. Stay updated on this rare event.
Road Trip? ‘Rare’ Pizza Flavors Are Less Than An Hour From St. Cloud
OMNI Brewery & Taproom in Maple Grove has what they call Bear Paw Pizza. The pizza comes in 'traditional' flavors, but they also have some off-the-wall flavors like Elote and Pickle Pizza.
Is Minnesota Getting A ‘Spirit Christmas’ Store?
A popular retail chain is bringing a new kind of holiday store to pop up locations across the US.
Is Your Home Ready For A Minnesota Winter?
We can try to deny it and pretend it will just stay 60 degrees until spring, but we know that isn't truly the case.
It’s The Vikings Bye Week, Let’s Check In With Jackie
Superfan Jackie, who uses her TikTok to share her Vikings game experience gets a check in at the bye week.
This Simple Tool Makes Me Want To Vomit Every Time I Use It
It's like the most disgusting treasure hunt of all time. You jam the multi-toothed, jagged tool down the drain as far as it will go then hold on to your breakfast as you drag up all that lies beneath.