Show Notes

The Sartell Police Department are reporting gift cards and gifts were taken from a wedding venue when the wedding reception was going on. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says this has happened multiple times in the past week in the area.

It is still more of a job seeker market in St. Cloud but that trend is starting to change for the first time since the pandemic. Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Talent Director Gail Cruikshank joined me on WJON.

The DNR has released preliminary results on the grouse population based on drumming counts. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. Schmitt describes drumming as when male grouse beat their wings quickly with the intent of signaling territory and attracting females.

Odden explains that Holdingford got its start in 1865 when Randolph Holding settled on the Ox Cart trail there. The location he chose was on a flat piece of land along a small creek where people could cross, or a ford.

The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a theft from vehicle on the 2700 block of Clearwater Road. A license plate was taken off a Ford F250. The plate number is GSX 372.

St. Cloud State University is undergoing numerous changes which includes financial cuts but the elimination of unused residence halls appears next on the chopping block. St. Cloud State Interim President Dr. Larry Dietz joined me on WJON.

Taking someone behind the woodshed is an old phrase regarding being punished away from view of others. Of course, a woodshed would be set away from the main house, for fire safety reasons.

Dementia is more than just Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Pat Zook with the Dementia Community Action Network joined me on WJON to talk about what dementia is, its causes, and treatments.

Grocery stores have changed dramatically over the years and where groceries can be purchased in the St. Cloud area has also changed. This is our 3rd installment of our St. Cloud area grocery store revisited feature. I am joined by St. Cloud area historian Jim Grabinski.

The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a burglary on the 1000 block of 44th Avenue North where a construction trailer was broken into. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says a circular saw and generator were taken.