Political

Kevin Kluesner was selected from a pool of eight applicants and has accepted the position, according to Mayor Rick Schultz.

The council intends to whittle the applicant list down to three finalists before making a final decision by March 1.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced $14 million in relief to convention centers and movie theatres hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

6th District U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer joined me on WJON for his monthly appearance. Emmer praised many of the accomplishments by the Trump Administration including "Operation Warp Speed" but denounced the January 6th Capitol breech saying the violence was unacceptable. He says he'…

This year, the Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program will fund 39 projects, including several in central Minnesota.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 12.

Buckvold submitted her resignation Thursday to the St. Joseph council and city officials.

Walz and other state officials urging high school workers who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic to apply for unemployment insurance funds.

Minnesota State Senator Jerry Relph of St. Cloud has died at the age of 76.

St. Cloud State Political Science Professor Patricia Bodelson joined me on WJON today. She says every state handles their elections differently and are allowed to according to the constitution.