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      <title>After Nearly 20 Years This St. Cloud Tattoo Shop Has Closed</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:05:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The beloved tattoo shop that won best in Minnesota back in 2014 is gone, but the artists aren't disappearing. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/65/p/olde-town-tattoo-closes-st-cloud/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The beloved tattoo shop that won best in Minnesota back in 2014 is gone, but the artists aren&apos;t disappearing. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/65/p/olde-town-tattoo-closes-st-cloud/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>From Watertown Roots To Regional Leader, Mike Williams Ends Four Decade Career</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:31:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Mike Williams spent four decades building infrastructure and leading communities. Now he's stepping back to enjoy what comes next. <a href="https://wjon.com/city-administrator-mike-williams-career/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Mike Williams spent four decades building infrastructure and leading communities. Now he&apos;s stepping back to enjoy what comes next. <a href="https://wjon.com/city-administrator-mike-williams-career/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>St. Cloud City Council Candidates Face Voters Wednesday Night At Public Forum</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:56:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[St. Cloud voters get a chance to hear directly from city council candidates this Wednesday night at City Hall. Come with your questions ready. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-cloud-city-council-candidate-forum/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[St. Cloud voters get a chance to hear directly from city council candidates this Wednesday night at City Hall. Come with your questions ready. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-cloud-city-council-candidate-forum/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Maurice]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>St. John’s Feeney Leading Johnnies into Saturday’s Game at Macalester</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:04:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[St. Johns dominated Bethel with a dominant 42-16 win, showcasing what Coach Fasching calls one of their best performances in years. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/70/p/st-johns-quarterback-shines-bright/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[St. Johns dominated Bethel with a dominant 42-16 win, showcasing what Coach Fasching calls one of their best performances in years. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/70/p/st-johns-quarterback-shines-bright/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Benton County Historical Society Closes For Major Renovation And Four New Exhibits</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:41:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Benton County Historical Society is closing for seven weeks to build something special. Four brand new exhibits are coming. <a href="https://wjon.com/benton-county-museum-renovation-reopening/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Benton County Historical Society is closing for seven weeks to build something special. Four brand new exhibits are coming. <a href="https://wjon.com/benton-county-museum-renovation-reopening/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Maurice]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Central Minnesota Honors Firefighters, Officers, And Paramedics For Exceptional Public Safety Service</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:05:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Local firefighters, police officers, and paramedics are getting their due this year. The Public Safety Foundation just named the heroes keeping our region safe. <a href="https://wjon.com/shields-stars-public-safety-awards-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Local firefighters, police officers, and paramedics are getting their due this year. The Public Safety Foundation just named the heroes keeping our region safe. <a href="https://wjon.com/shields-stars-public-safety-awards-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Ibrahim Campaigns For Ward 3 With Priorities On Housing, Infrastructure, And Transparency</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:36:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Residents in Ward 3 are weighing in on what matters most this election. Incumbent Hudda Ibrahim says people care about safe streets, working infrastructure, and good jobs. <a href="https://wjon.com/hudda-ibrahim-st-cloud-ward-three/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Residents in Ward 3 are weighing in on what matters most this election. Incumbent Hudda Ibrahim says people care about safe streets, working infrastructure, and good jobs. <a href="https://wjon.com/hudda-ibrahim-st-cloud-ward-three/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>First-time Candidate Christian Challenges Incumbent Ibrahim For St. Cloud Council Seat</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:14:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[St. Cloud residents say they feel unsafe downtown even though crime data tells a different story. One candidate thinks addressing that disconnect matters. <a href="https://wjon.com/luke-christian-ward-three-council/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[St. Cloud residents say they feel unsafe downtown even though crime data tells a different story. One candidate thinks addressing that disconnect matters. <a href="https://wjon.com/luke-christian-ward-three-council/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>This Central Minnesota Family is 'Praying For A Miracle'</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/65/p/henry-charles-transplant-journey/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:21:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A local boy's fight for survival just entered a new chapter. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/65/p/henry-charles-transplant-journey/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A local boy&apos;s fight for survival just entered a new chapter. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/65/p/henry-charles-transplant-journey/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Rochester Man With Long Criminal History Guilty in New Drug Case</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-man-convicted-pine-island-methamphetamine/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:07:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[His criminal history includes a prison sentence for the 2009 shooting in Rochester. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-man-convicted-pine-island-methamphetamine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[His criminal history includes a prison sentence for the 2009 shooting in Rochester. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-man-convicted-pine-island-methamphetamine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>34-Year-Old Olmsted County Detainee Dies Following Medical Event</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:06:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Deputies and members of the Rochester Police Department, Rochester Fire Department and Mayo Clinic Ambulance responded to a person experiencing a medical event at the jail. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/olmsted-county-jail-detainee-death/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Infant Who Died After Being Kicked by Pony in Southeast MN ID'D</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:03:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The deadly incident happened on Tuesday afternoon at a home north of Harmony.  <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/ruth-stutzman-harmony-mn-pony/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The deadly incident happened on Tuesday afternoon at a home north of Harmony.  <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/ruth-stutzman-harmony-mn-pony/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Enhanced Sentence Sought in St. Marys Custody Escape Case</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:03:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The notice says 43-year-old Jascon Jacoby Hollins caused “great bodily harm” in the course of committing the offense.  <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/st-marys-nurse-injured-custody-escape/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Former Waseca Prison Guard Indicted on Sex Abuse Charges</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/waseca-prison-guard-sex-abuse-charges/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:02:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The charges say the alleged misconduct occurred in June of this year. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/waseca-prison-guard-sex-abuse-charges/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The charges say the alleged misconduct occurred in June of this year. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/waseca-prison-guard-sex-abuse-charges/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>45 Referred for Charges in Albert Lea School Vandalism</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:02:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Damage and Damage and cleanup expenses exceed $24,000. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/45-referred-prosecution-albert-lea-vandalism/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Barn Fire Destroys Structure In Holdingford, Cause Unclear</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:42:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Stearns County fire destroyed a barn in Holdingford on Tuesday. <a href="https://wjon.com/holdingford-barn-fire-tuesday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Stearns County fire destroyed a barn in Holdingford on Tuesday. <a href="https://wjon.com/holdingford-barn-fire-tuesday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Stearns County Grand Jury Charges Man With Premeditated Murder in June Stabbing</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:33:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Stearns County Grand Jury has indicted a Cold Spring man on a charge of premeditated first-degree murder in the death of a group home worker. <a href="https://wjon.com/cold-spring-man-indicted-murder/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Stearns County Grand Jury has indicted a Cold Spring man on a charge of premeditated first-degree murder in the death of a group home worker. <a href="https://wjon.com/cold-spring-man-indicted-murder/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Update: St. Joseph Home Invasion Suspect Arrested</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/st-joseph-police-response-swat/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:53:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Heavy police presence shut down a St. Joseph neighborhood Thursday as law enforcement worked to arrest a suspect from a violent home invasion. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-joseph-police-response-swat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Heavy police presence shut down a St. Joseph neighborhood Thursday as law enforcement worked to arrest a suspect from a violent home invasion. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-joseph-police-response-swat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Cathedral Celebrating Homecoming This Week</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/cathedral-homecoming-week-activities-schedule/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:06:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Cathedral High School's homecoming week kicks off with daily dress themes and wraps up Friday with football, tailgates, and recognition for state tournament athletes. <a href="https://wjon.com/cathedral-homecoming-week-activities-schedule/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Cathedral High School&apos;s homecoming week kicks off with daily dress themes and wraps up Friday with football, tailgates, and recognition for state tournament athletes. <a href="https://wjon.com/cathedral-homecoming-week-activities-schedule/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>St. Cloud State Brings Back Husky Sprints Rowing Event This Weekend</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/st-cloud-rowing-club-wins/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:44:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[St. Cloud State's student-led rowing club is completely self-funded and just dominated the fall season with back-to-back first-place finishes. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-cloud-rowing-club-wins/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[St. Cloud State&apos;s student-led rowing club is completely self-funded and just dominated the fall season with back-to-back first-place finishes. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-cloud-rowing-club-wins/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Motorcycle Crash Injures Little Falls Man on Great River Road</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:05:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Little Falls man was hurt after crashing his motorcycle on Wednesday afternoon. <a href="https://wjon.com/motorcycle-crash-swan-river-township/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Little Falls man was hurt after crashing his motorcycle on Wednesday afternoon. <a href="https://wjon.com/motorcycle-crash-swan-river-township/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lee Voss]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Two Injured In Highway 23 Crash Near St. Cloud Thursday Morning</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:00:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Two vehicles collided on Highway 23 near St. Cloud early Thursday morning, sending two people to the hospital with injuries. <a href="https://wjon.com/highway-23-crash-injures-two/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Two vehicles collided on Highway 23 near St. Cloud early Thursday morning, sending two people to the hospital with injuries. <a href="https://wjon.com/highway-23-crash-injures-two/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Maurice]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Early Morning Crash on Interstate 94 Sends One Person to Hospital</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:54:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One person was hurt in a freeway crash in Wright County on Thursday morning. <a href="https://wjon.com/wright-county-freeway-crash-thursday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[One person was hurt in a freeway crash in Wright County on Thursday morning. <a href="https://wjon.com/wright-county-freeway-crash-thursday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>St. Cloud Ward 4 Council Seat Draws Baratta, Heurung To General Election Showdown</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:20:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Joe Baratta's running for St. Cloud city council after a road project sparked his interest in local government and community issues. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-cloud-ward-4-council-race/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Joe Baratta&apos;s running for St. Cloud city council after a road project sparked his interest in local government and community issues. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-cloud-ward-4-council-race/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Maurice]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>St. Cloud Resident Craig Heurung Seeks Ward 4 City Council Seat</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/craig-heurung-ward-4-council-race/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:48:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[St. Cloud has an open council seat, and Craig Heurung, a lifelong resident and retired delivery company worker, is throwing his hat in the ring. <a href="https://wjon.com/craig-heurung-ward-4-council-race/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[St. Cloud has an open council seat, and Craig Heurung, a lifelong resident and retired delivery company worker, is throwing his hat in the ring. <a href="https://wjon.com/craig-heurung-ward-4-council-race/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Maurice]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New Designer Ian Hutchinson Joins Gaming Innovator For First Title</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/john-clair-electrify-board-game-kickstarter/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:14:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[John Clair's new game combines strategy with a river mechanic that fans of Ark Nova will recognize. <a href="https://wjon.com/john-clair-electrify-board-game-kickstarter/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[John Clair&apos;s new game combines strategy with a river mechanic that fans of Ark Nova will recognize. <a href="https://wjon.com/john-clair-electrify-board-game-kickstarter/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Habstritt]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>SUV Crashes Into Parked Plow Truck On Interstate 94 Near Monticello</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/i-94-crash-near-monticello-wednesday/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:43:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Wednesday's crash near Monticello left two people hospitalized after an SUV hit a parked plow truck on I-94. <a href="https://wjon.com/i-94-crash-near-monticello-wednesday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wednesday&apos;s crash near Monticello left two people hospitalized after an SUV hit a parked plow truck on I-94. <a href="https://wjon.com/i-94-crash-near-monticello-wednesday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Habstritt]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Police Investigating Threat Ahead of Tech Football Homecoming Game Friday</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/st-cloud-police-investigate-homecoming-threat/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:37:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[St. Cloud Police are investigating a social media post warning of a potential threat at the Tech football homecoming game on Friday. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-cloud-police-investigate-homecoming-threat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[St. Cloud Police are investigating a social media post warning of a potential threat at the Tech football homecoming game on Friday. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-cloud-police-investigate-homecoming-threat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>$100K Bail Set for Rochester Man Charged in Assault, Sex Assault</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-man-charged-assault-sexual-assault/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:52:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[He faces 3 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-man-charged-assault-sexual-assault/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[He faces 3 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-man-charged-assault-sexual-assault/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Rochester Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Roofer</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-man-threatened-to-kill-roofer/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:52:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The alleged threats were made while the contractor was at the suspect’s home on Tuesday, according to the court document. 
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The alleged threats were made while the contractor was at the suspect&#x2019;s home on Tuesday, according to the court document. 
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      <title>Infant Girl Dies After Being Kicked by Pony Near Harmony </title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/baby-killed-kicked-by-pony-minnesota/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:51:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[First responders were called to the tragic incident at a residence north of Harmony shortly before 2:00 Tuesday afternoon. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[First responders were called to the tragic incident at a residence north of Harmony shortly before 2:00 Tuesday afternoon. 

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      <title>Chatfield Man Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Abusing Child</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/chatfield-man-sentenced-child-sexual-abuse/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:51:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Court documents say the sexual abuse began with the victim was 8 years old. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/chatfield-man-sentenced-child-sexual-abuse/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Court documents say the sexual abuse began with the victim was 8 years old. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/chatfield-man-sentenced-child-sexual-abuse/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>3rd Ave. SW in Downtown Rochester to Permanently Close Wed. Night</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/670/p/3rd-ave-sw-mayo-clinic-rochester-mn/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:51:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It’s one of five public alleys and right-of-ways the Rochester City Council approved vacating in November of 2024 to pave the way for Mayo Clinic’s $5 billion expansion in downtown Rochester. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s one of five public alleys and right-of-ways the Rochester City Council approved vacating in November of 2024 to pave the way for Mayo Clinic&#x2019;s $5 billion expansion in downtown Rochester. 

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      <title>Rochester Chamber Backs Planned Pine Island Data Center</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-chamber-pine-island-data-center/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:50:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The business group listed a variety of economic benefits for Pine Island and the regional economy. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-chamber-pine-island-data-center/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Our hometown arts and crafts fair landed third place in USA Today's best of the best, a huge win for the community. <a href="https://wjon.com/little-falls-fair-usa-today-award/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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