St. Cloud News

A third emergency federal medical team is scheduled to arrive in Minnesota to assist area hospitals.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is lifting the ban on the importation and movement of farmed deer in Minnesota.

Last weekend was the first weekend of muzzleloader deer hunting in the state of Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says the DNR is reporting that nearly 1,800 deer were shot this past weekend which is down about 100 deer from last year.

Holiday festivals are everywhere in the state of Minnesota here in early December. Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON today. She highlighted many ways people throughout the state and can enjoy the holidays.

Also, not on the list were medical workers like doctors and nurses

The most recent census figures show good growth in Rice. The Benton County community grew by 700 people between 2010 and 2020.

More stolen vehicles and a burglary in the St. Cloud area. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers joined me on WJON Thursday. She says St. Cloud police is reporting that a vehicle was stolen from the 2700 block of Division Street West. It is a blue Chevy Cobalt.

On the first of the year, the city of St. Cloud will be handing over the keys to the St. Cloud Regional Airport.

The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in the state.

The St. Cloud Regional Airport is getting another $1.1 million federal grant.