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Minnesota DNR Offering Outdoors Camps for Beginners
In an effort to get more families outdoors and enjoying nature, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering five outdoor skills programs for beginners.
St Cloud School District Holds Board Candidate Informational Forum
Potential School Board members in the St. Cloud Area School District, and anyone who wants to learn more about the process, are invited to a prospective school board candidates information session.
MN Turkey Hunting Record Set; Where to Find Walleye This Weekend
The turkey hunting season still has 2 weeks remaining but the record for the most wild turkeys shot in the state of Minnesota has already been broken. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. The DNR are reporting 14,472 turkeys harvested throughout all the turkey seasons this spring.
St. Cloud Area Restaurant Week Continues Through Sunday
Restaurant Week continues through Sunday at eateries all around the greater St. Cloud area.
Census Bureau Updates Minnesota Metropolitan Population Totals
The U.S. Census Bureau has released the population totals for the country's metropolitan cities.
High School Sports Results/Schedule Wednesday May 15
Softball:
Cathedral 1, Albany 0
(Tayla Vought’s solo home run in the 4th inning turned out to be the difference. Sam Dingmann added two hits for Cathedral. Ella Voit scattered three hits for the complete game shutout win for the Crusaders. Callie H...
St. Cloud Development Updates; Downtown and More
Downtown St. Cloud has positive momentum. That's the thought of St. Cloud Community Development Director Matt Glaesman. He says there are 27 new businesses open downtown and calls it "great news".
Spring Celebration at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Saturday
The Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in Zimmerman is asking families to come and enjoy their Spring Celebration event on Saturday.
Waite Park State of The City Building Foundation For Future
Building for the future is Waite Park's focus at the State of the City
Search Begins for New St. Cloud District Judge
Governor Tim Walz has opened the application process to find two Seventh District Court judges;
No Injuries After Couch Fire in Meire Grove Apartment
At 6:25 Tuesday morning, the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received multiple calls of a couch on fire in front of an apartment in the 100 block of Highway 4.
Holy Fun Activities Batman, The Weekender Is Full Of Things To Do
The Weekender is here with fun activities to keep you engaged on your free time
From Around Central Minnesota
When Will Minnesota’s Largest Water Park Open?
And how much will it cost?
Study Finds Minnesota Among States Least Affected By Inflation
Other areas that fared well on the survey were #20 Houston/The Woodlands/Sugar Land, TX; #21 Denver/Aurora/Lakewood, CO and #22 Atlanta/Sandy Springs/Roswell, GA.
It’s Today!! The St. Joseph Pillow Cleaning & Plant Sale
The sale runs May 16th from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and May 17th from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
It’s Today!! The St. Cloud Flower and Garden Plant Sale!!
We will have annuals, perennials, houseplants, vegetables, shrubs, trees, and etc.
Happy National BBQ Day! Here’s How to Grill With Charcoal
Don't tell Hank Hill that you're using charcoal
Head to MN Northshore – Take in a Free Concert from the Water
It's almost summer. What that means in Minnesota is warm weather, humidity, maybe some mosquitos, road construction, and..... OUTDOOR CONCERTS!
Fun Family Event Coming to St. Joe Brewery in June
If you have kids or grandkids that love root beer floats, yard games, popcorn, pizza and just a lot of fun, this event is definitely for them... and you!
Minnesotans That Find This Plant Growing Should Remove It Immediately!
Now is the time to be on the lookout for these invasive species of plants as they are flowering, if they are at least 2 years old, making them easy to spot.
Downtown Movie Business In St. Cloud Announces It’s Closing
"After 22 years of renting movies we have decided to close the rental portion of our business."
Where Are the Best Campgrounds in Central Minnesota?
Campers share their thoughts on the best place for fun and relaxation this summer in Central Minnesota.
Did You Know You Can Already Get Your Real ID in Minnesota?
If you fly a lot or at least like to travel, don't forget this important step that you will need to have in the not so distant future.
UPDATED: The Ledge Amphitheater’s Calendar For 2024
The Ledge Amphitheater will celebrate its fourth concert season in 2024. The amazing venue has been getting better and better as the years go on and they have already announced some amazing acts for 2024!