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High School Sports Results Thursday October 10
Boys Soccer:
Section 8-3-A Quarterfinals
Buffalo 3, Sauk Rapids-Rice 0
Elk River 4, Sartell-St. Stephen 1
Bemidji 5, Brainerd 0
Moorhead 5, STMA 3
Section 8-2-A Quarterfinals
Tech 2, Little Falls 0
Apollo 5, ROCORI 2
(Apollo play at Tech Tuesday)
Alexandria 3, Becker 2
Willmar 10, Detroit Lakes 0
Section 8-1-A Quarterfinals
Cathedral 6, St...
Sauk Rapids Fire Department Open House
The Sauk Rapids Fire Department hosts their annual open house during Fire Prevention Week.
Minnesota Lynx Win Wild Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
On a night that WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the Finals would go to a best-of-seven format next season, this year's championship opener was one of the wildest games in playoff history.
Annual Youth Deer Hunt Scheduled for MEA Weekend
Once again, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is holding a statewide youth deer hunt next week.
Voter Registration Deadline Nearing in Minnesota
The deadline for Minnesotans to register to vote before election day is approaching.
Jake Anderson Running for St. Cloud Mayor
After spending several years on the planning commission, and most recently on the city council, Jake Anderson believes he's ready to take the next step as mayor of St. Cloud.
Mike Conway Running for St. Cloud Mayor
Two St. Cloud City Council members are vying to become the city's next mayor.
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.
From Around Central Minnesota
Minnesota Electric Workers Helping Hurricane Impacted Areas
When Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast two weeks ago, the people of that region knew there was going to be damage and even destruction. But parts of Western North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, the Upstate of South Carolina and Northern Georgia were overtaken with a storm like they had never seen...
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.