The drawdown on Little Rock Lake and part of the Mississippi River is coming to an end this weekend. DNR Fisheries Manager Eric Altena says Eagle Creek will start closing the dam slowly starting Saturday.

WJON's Question of the Week is asking listeners to name a song with "live" or "life" in the title? Answer this question between 9:10-10 this morning on WJON by calling 320-252-5852, email jay@wjon.com

A few students at St. Cloud State University continue to watch from afar as their home country of the Bahamas cleans up from Hurricane Dorian.

Area kids can go on an airplane ride for free this Saturday. The Young Eagles Club is hosting the event at the St. Cloud Regional Airport from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Locally made spicy flavored pretzels. St. Cloud's Becky and Randy Tenvoorde have launched a new business called Firesticks Pretzels.

Stearns County Human Services Division Director Janet Goligowski joined me on WJON today. She talked about who qualifies for Food Support and Refugee assistance.

The Twins blanked the Nationals 6-0 Tuesday night to open a 3-game series with Washington. Jose Berrios threw 7 shutout innings with just 2 hits and 1 walk allowed to get the win. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

WJON is giving listeners a chance to win Trans Siberian Orchestra tickets for their 2 performances at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul December 28. Listen to the WJON Morning News Watch with me between 5-10 weekdays for the next week for your chance to win.

The Twins are playing a bit short handed right now in the outfield especially because of injuries to Max Kepler, Byron Buxton, Marwin Gonzalez and Jake Cave. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

A variety of cultures will come together this Sunday during the first St. Cloud African Cultural Festival. It is being held from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Eastman Park by Lake George.