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Make Your Dream Vacation A Reality With Dream Getaway 72!
Dream Getaway 72 is going on, and it's your chance to get away on our tab!
Central Minnesota Relay for Life this Weekend in Sartell
The annual Central Minnesota Relay for Life is this weekend. The event will be held on Saturday outside the Sartell Community Center.
St. Cloud Metro Back in Extreme Drought Conditions
The St. Cloud metro area, along with a large swath of east central Minnesota, has returned to Extreme Drought.
How to Avoid Being a Victim of Bank Scams in Central MN
Emails, texts and phone calls are all ways scammers try to take money from victims with scams. A targeted location are banks and local banks are no exception. Justin Burnard and Jamie Kleve from St. Cloud Financial Credit Union joined me on WJON.
Waite Park SUV Crash Interrupts Midday Traffic
The Minnesota State Patrol says a crash at the intersection of Highway 23 and 28th Avenue in Waite Park was reported just after 1:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in Two More Minnesota Counties
The invasive insect Emerald Ash Borer has been found in two more Minnesota counties.
Sartell Man Accused of Crashing Pickup After High-Speed Chase
A man faces criminal charges after allegedly leading authorities on a high-speed chase north of Sartell.
Apollo High School Ready to Unveil Renovated Stadium
The stadium upgrade includes a resurfaced track, artificial turf field, video scoreboard, and new pathway lighting.
Sherburne County Passes Cannabis Use Ordinance for Public Places
Sherburne County is the latest governmental entity to ban cannabis products in its parks and public places.
Facebook Contest Involving WJON Personality Is a Scam
I have been a victim of a scam on facebook. The facebook page "jaycaldwellmorningshow" was not setup by me or WJON and is an imposter page. This scam asks people to register by giving their information and claims they have won a cash prize.
Ways to Reduce Risks of Suicide for Central Minnesotans
September is Suicide Awareness Month. I was joined on WJON by St. Cloud V.A. Suicide Prevention Coordinator Jinae Plumhoff and St. Cloud V.A. Public Affairs Officer Barry Venable on WJON. Plumhoff highlighted how to help prevent suicide in this community.
Sherburne County Passes 2024 Preliminary Budget and Tax Levy
Sherburne County homeowners are expected to see a property tax increase.
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From Around Central Minnesota
‘Stars Like Confetti” Singer Dustin Lynch Coming To Minnesota In 2024!
We’ve got exciting news for country music fans in central Minnesota. Dustin Lynch will be coming to The Armory in 2024!
Happening Today: Morrison County Historical Society Annual Meeting
The Morrison County Historical Society’s annual business meeting! will be held Thursday, September 21 at 5:00 PM in the historic Cass Gilbert Train Depot.
UPDATE: Central Minnesota Family Reunited With Long Lost Photo Albums
UPDATE: A family has been reunited with their photo albums all because of the help of central Minnesotans who came to the rescue.
Vote Now! Three Minnesotans Make Mullet US Championship Finals
Could one of these three Minnesota Mullets be the US Mullet Champ 2023? Voting is happening now.
Something’s Amiss! Minnesota Is Not The Number One Fall Destination?
How did California land at the top of this list? Something must be amiss. Minnesota is not the Number One Fall Destination?
Can’t Afford to Fly? What Are You Willing to Give Up?
A new survey of data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics says what many of us already know: it’s too expensive to travel by air.
‘Plow Bunyan’ Ready To Roll In Brainerd
Naming snowplows has become a bit of a tradition in Minnesota dating back a few years.
Central Minnesota Speaks -This Artist Best 2024 We-Fest Headliner
We asked all of central Minnesota, who they thought would be the biggest Headliner of We-Fest 2024, and here's what they had to say.
One Of The Best Places For Brunch In MN Is 40 Minutes From St. Cloud
The Hen & The Hog has been winning Minnesota's Best awards since 2021 and continues to collect them.
Star Gazing Minnesotans, What Is That Bright Object In The Eastern Sky?
So I finally looked it up this morning and what I thought was a star, isn't one. It's a planet actually.
Even Long Suffering Minnesota Vikings Fans Will Laugh At This!
He got nearly 1 million views on Tiktok for this reenactment of a Minnesota Vikings game call from 2003. Even long suffering Vikings fans will laugh at this!
RUSH HOUR – Park-And-Ride Smashes State Fair Records. Why not in St. Cloud?
In order to help ease the on-site parking at “The Great Minnesota Get-Together”, several bus lines provided complimentary service to the fair from park-and-ride locations throughout the metro.