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      <title>Mary I. Evans, 79, St. Cloud</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:49:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Mary Irene Evans of St. Cloud passed away August 15, 2026, at 79 years old, surrounded by family while under hospice care at her daughter's home. <a href="https://wjon.com/mary-evans-st-cloud/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Mary Irene Evans of St. Cloud passed away August 15, 2026, at 79 years old, surrounded by family while under hospice care at her daughter&apos;s home. <a href="https://wjon.com/mary-evans-st-cloud/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Motorcyclist Dies In Benton County Crash Caused By Blind Hill On 5th Avenue NW</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:51:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Benton County on Monday afternoon. <a href="https://wjon.com/motorcyclist-killed-benton-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A motorcyclist is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Benton County on Monday afternoon. <a href="https://wjon.com/motorcyclist-killed-benton-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lee Voss]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Fundraiser Launched for Goodhue Man Injured in Collision </title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/phil-breidall-fundraiser-goodhue-mn/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[35-year-old Phillip Carl Breidall of Goodhue was injured in a crash on the afternoon of August 12 at the Hwy. 52 and Hwy. 57 interchange north of Zumbrota. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[35-year-old Phillip Carl Breidall of Goodhue was injured in a crash on the afternoon of August 12 at the Hwy. 52 and Hwy. 57 interchange north of Zumbrota. 

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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Rallying for Phil’s Healing and Recovery GoFundMe Fundraiser</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rochester City Council Renders Split Decisions on Mayor's Vetoes </title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:59:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Rochester City Council addressed a pair of vetoes recently issued by Mayor Kim Norton.  <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/mayor-kim-norton-vetoes-rochester-mn/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rochester City Council addressed a pair of vetoes recently issued by Mayor Kim Norton.  <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/mayor-kim-norton-vetoes-rochester-mn/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Minnesota Governor Bans Some Mining In Boundary Waters Wilderness</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/485/p/boundary-waters-wilderness-mining-ban/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:59:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has taken executive action to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) from nonferrous mineral mining. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/485/p/boundary-waters-wilderness-mining-ban/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has taken executive action to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) from nonferrous mineral mining. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/485/p/boundary-waters-wilderness-mining-ban/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Minnesota Governor Moves to Block Mining Near Boundary Waters-Canva</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben Davis]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rochester Leaders Approve 7-Story Add-on to Historic Buildings  </title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-mn-historic-building-approval/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:58:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The city’s Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) voted 6-2 to reject issuing a Certificate of Appropriateness for the development, which stopped it in its tracks.  <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-mn-historic-building-approval/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The city&#x2019;s Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) voted 6-2 to reject issuing a Certificate of Appropriateness for the development, which stopped it in its tracks.  <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/rochester-mn-historic-building-approval/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>It's in Minnesota - And Most People Have Never Heard of It</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/66/p/mickey-elverum-bog-walk-orr/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Mickey Elverum Bog Walk in Orr, MN lets you walk through an ancient peat bog without wet boots. Fall is a great time to visit. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/66/p/mickey-elverum-bog-walk-orr/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Mickey Elverum Bog Walk in Orr, MN lets you walk through an ancient peat bog without wet boots. Fall is a great time to visit. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/66/p/mickey-elverum-bog-walk-orr/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Bradshaw]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rex Brings Big Energy And Bigger Eyes To TriCounty Humane Society In St. Cloud</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/rex-dog-adoption-stcloud/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:37:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Big brown eyes, a tan coat, and enough energy to keep up with the most active family in St. Cloud. Rex is waiting. <a href="https://wjon.com/rex-dog-adoption-stcloud/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Big brown eyes, a tan coat, and enough energy to keep up with the most active family in St. Cloud. Rex is waiting. <a href="https://wjon.com/rex-dog-adoption-stcloud/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Lyon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Avon Woman Dies After Motorcycle Crash In Munson Township</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:24:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A family member's call for help led officers to a crash scene in Munson Township Sunday evening, where an Avon woman was found unresponsive in a ditch. <a href="https://wjon.com/avon-woman-motorcycle-crash/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A family member&apos;s call for help led officers to a crash scene in Munson Township Sunday evening, where an Avon woman was found unresponsive in a ditch. <a href="https://wjon.com/avon-woman-motorcycle-crash/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Sarah Mueller, WJON</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Habstritt]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Remembering One of the St. Cloud Area’s Best Supper Clubs</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/pirates-cove-supper-club-history/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:12:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Pirates Cove Supper Club sat on the Mississippi River north of St. Cloud for decades, growing from a tiny boathouse into something the whole region came to know. <a href="https://wjon.com/pirates-cove-supper-club-history/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Pirates Cove Supper Club sat on the Mississippi River north of St. Cloud for decades, growing from a tiny boathouse into something the whole region came to know. <a href="https://wjon.com/pirates-cove-supper-club-history/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jay Caldwell]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Doom Scrolling Is Quietly Damaging Your Closest Relationships, Therapist Warns</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/doom-scrolling-relationship-damage/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:47:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A phone sitting face-down on the dinner table is still pulling attention away from the people sitting right across from you. <a href="https://wjon.com/doom-scrolling-relationship-damage/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A phone sitting face-down on the dinner table is still pulling attention away from the people sitting right across from you. <a href="https://wjon.com/doom-scrolling-relationship-damage/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jay Caldwell]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>St. Cloud Family Opens Neighborhood Bodega On East St. Germain Street</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:36:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Think corner store meets community gathering spot. St. G's Bodega is opening September 20th with tables by the windows and plans for sandwiches and everyday essentials. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-gs-bodega-st-cloud/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Think corner store meets community gathering spot. St. G&apos;s Bodega is opening September 20th with tables by the windows and plans for sandwiches and everyday essentials. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-gs-bodega-st-cloud/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Maurice]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Minnesota Ranks Ninth Most Fun State, Driven By Arts, Golf, And Parks Spending</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/911/p/minnesota-fun-state-ranking/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Minnesota landed at number nine on WalletHub's most fun states list, and the reasons why might surprise you. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/911/p/minnesota-fun-state-ranking/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Minnesota landed at number nine on WalletHub&apos;s most fun states list, and the reasons why might surprise you. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/911/p/minnesota-fun-state-ranking/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Overlund]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>On This Day In 2009, Brett Favre Became A Minnesota Viking</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/70/p/brett-favre-minnesota-vikings/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sixteen seasons in Green Bay, a Super Bowl ring, and then Favre packed up and headed to a division rival. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/70/p/brett-favre-minnesota-vikings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sixteen seasons in Green Bay, a Super Bowl ring, and then Favre packed up and headed to a division rival. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/70/p/brett-favre-minnesota-vikings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Overlund]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Driver Falls Asleep, Rolls Truck On County Road 48 Near Kimball</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/kimball-pickup-truck-crash/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:34:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Two people were hurt in a vehicle rollover early Sunday. <a href="https://wjon.com/kimball-pickup-truck-crash/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Two people were hurt in a vehicle rollover early Sunday. <a href="https://wjon.com/kimball-pickup-truck-crash/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Stearns County Sheriff's Office</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lee Voss]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Minnesota in the Top Ten of Most Fun States in America</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/66/p/minnesota-top-ten-fun/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:26:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From nightlife to national parks, WalletHub scored every state on 26 factors. See where Minnesota landed. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/66/p/minnesota-top-ten-fun/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From nightlife to national parks, WalletHub scored every state on 26 factors. See where Minnesota landed. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/66/p/minnesota-top-ten-fun/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Bradshaw]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New Faces Fill Classrooms And Coaching Roles Across Little Falls Community Schools</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/little-falls-schools-new-staff/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:23:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[New coaches, new teachers, and a new Activities Director. Little Falls Community Schools is starting fresh in a big way this fall. <a href="https://wjon.com/little-falls-schools-new-staff/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[New coaches, new teachers, and a new Activities Director. Little Falls Community Schools is starting fresh in a big way this fall. <a href="https://wjon.com/little-falls-schools-new-staff/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>St. Cloud, Monticello Among 33 Cities Winning State Tree Grants</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/minnesota-dnr-tree-planting-grants/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:03:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Dozens of Minnesota communities are getting grant money to remove damaged and dying trees and plant new ones. <a href="https://wjon.com/minnesota-dnr-tree-planting-grants/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dozens of Minnesota communities are getting grant money to remove damaged and dying trees and plant new ones. <a href="https://wjon.com/minnesota-dnr-tree-planting-grants/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lee Voss]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Paynesville Hosts Backdraft Bash To Support Local Fire Department</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/paynesville-backdraft-bash/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:08:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ten bucks gets you live music, food, drinks, and a bean bag tournament out at the Paynesville Airport. Not a bad Saturday. <a href="https://wjon.com/paynesville-backdraft-bash/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ten bucks gets you live music, food, drinks, and a bean bag tournament out at the Paynesville Airport. Not a bad Saturday. <a href="https://wjon.com/paynesville-backdraft-bash/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Paynesville Area Chamber of Commerce</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Habstritt]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>3 Obscure Minnesota Country Music Facts You Probably Didn't Know</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/65/p/minnesota-country-music-moments/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:47:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A hay field, a bar called County Line, and Johnny Cash standing in front of 5,000 people. That actually happened in Minnesota. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/65/p/minnesota-country-music-moments/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A hay field, a bar called County Line, and Johnny Cash standing in front of 5,000 people. That actually happened in Minnesota. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/65/p/minnesota-country-music-moments/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Shea]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>St. Cloud Chamber Annual Celebration Returns October 6 In Waite Park</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/st-cloud-chamber-annual-celebration/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:57:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[89 new members, 164-plus events, and thousands of volunteer hours. The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce had a busy year, and they're about to celebrate it. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-cloud-chamber-annual-celebration/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[89 new members, 164-plus events, and thousands of volunteer hours. The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce had a busy year, and they&apos;re about to celebrate it. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-cloud-chamber-annual-celebration/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: City of St. Cloud</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Maurice]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>St. Cloud Mayor Unveils $81.7 Million Budget</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/st-cloud-2027-budget-proposal/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:08:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[An $81.7 million budget proposal is on the table in St. Cloud, and two thirds of that goes straight to paying the people who keep the city running. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-cloud-2027-budget-proposal/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[An $81.7 million budget proposal is on the table in St. Cloud, and two thirds of that goes straight to paying the people who keep the city running. <a href="https://wjon.com/st-cloud-2027-budget-proposal/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Maurice]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Sister Jean Schwieters, OSF, 89, Little Falls</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/sister-jean-schwieters-obituary/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:34:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sister Jean Schwieters, OSF, of Little Falls passed away August 15 at the age of 89. Funeral services are scheduled for later this week at St. Francis Convent. <a href="https://wjon.com/sister-jean-schwieters-obituary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sister Jean Schwieters, OSF, of Little Falls passed away August 15 at the age of 89. Funeral services are scheduled for later this week at St. Francis Convent. <a href="https://wjon.com/sister-jean-schwieters-obituary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[WJON Staff]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Lynden H. Johnson, 92, Little Falls</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/lynden-johnson-little-falls/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:30:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lynden H. Johnson, a longtime Little Falls resident, died Monday, August 17, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House. He was 92 years old. More details are expected soon. <a href="https://wjon.com/lynden-johnson-little-falls/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lynden H. Johnson, a longtime Little Falls resident, died Monday, August 17, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House. He was 92 years old. More details are expected soon. <a href="https://wjon.com/lynden-johnson-little-falls/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[WJON Staff]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Huskies Volleyball Ranked 5th Nationally With Tickets On Sale Now</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/scsu-huskies-volleyball-ranked-nationally/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:27:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[St. Cloud State volleyball is heading into the new season ranked 5th in the nation, and the Huskies have been a top 10 program for five straight years. <a href="https://wjon.com/scsu-huskies-volleyball-ranked-nationally/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[St. Cloud State volleyball is heading into the new season ranked 5th in the nation, and the Huskies have been a top 10 program for five straight years. <a href="https://wjon.com/scsu-huskies-volleyball-ranked-nationally/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Braya LaPlant/SCSU Volleyball </media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Maurice]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Curtis A. Beutz, 65, Oak Park</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/curtis-beutz-oak-park-obituary/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:20:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Curtis Beutz spent his life behind the wheel and in the fields, showing up for his community in the ways that mattered most. <a href="https://wjon.com/curtis-beutz-oak-park-obituary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Curtis Beutz spent his life behind the wheel and in the fields, showing up for his community in the ways that mattered most. <a href="https://wjon.com/curtis-beutz-oak-park-obituary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Kenneth Leonard Hoppe, 87, Albany</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/kenneth-hoppe-albany-minnesota/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:17:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Kenneth Leonard Hoppe of Albany lived a full life, from Navy service to decades of work and retirement years spent driving school buses and enjoying time with family. <a href="https://wjon.com/kenneth-hoppe-albany-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Kenneth Leonard Hoppe of Albany lived a full life, from Navy service to decades of work and retirement years spent driving school buses and enjoying time with family. <a href="https://wjon.com/kenneth-hoppe-albany-minnesota/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[WJON Staff]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>LaVonne E. Kretzmann, 70, Princeton</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/lavonne-kretzmann-princeton-obituary/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:14:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[LaVonne Kretzmann of Princeton passed away August 13 after a long battle with cancer. She was 70 years old and deeply rooted in her community. <a href="https://wjon.com/lavonne-kretzmann-princeton-obituary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[LaVonne Kretzmann of Princeton passed away August 13 after a long battle with cancer. She was 70 years old and deeply rooted in her community. <a href="https://wjon.com/lavonne-kretzmann-princeton-obituary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Mary Sue Kunde, 86, St. Cloud</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/mary-sue-kunde-obituary/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:07:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Mary Sue Kunde of New Hope lived a full life rooted in family, hard work, and a love for the outdoors. She was 86. <a href="https://wjon.com/mary-sue-kunde-obituary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Mary Sue Kunde of New Hope lived a full life rooted in family, hard work, and a love for the outdoors. She was 86. <a href="https://wjon.com/mary-sue-kunde-obituary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Wallace “Wally” R. Thyen, 83, Paynesville</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/wally-thyen-paynesville-obituary/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:59:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Wally Thyen of Paynesville lived a life rooted in family, faith, and community. Visitation is Thursday evening at Paynesville Lutheran Church. <a href="https://wjon.com/wally-thyen-paynesville-obituary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wally Thyen of Paynesville lived a life rooted in family, faith, and community. Visitation is Thursday evening at Paynesville Lutheran Church. <a href="https://wjon.com/wally-thyen-paynesville-obituary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Mary Jane K. Scholtes, 94, St. Cloud</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/mary-jane-scholtes-obituary/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:53:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[She spent years walking hospital patients to their appointments as a volunteer, a quiet act of kindness that said a lot about who she was. <a href="https://wjon.com/mary-jane-scholtes-obituary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[She spent years walking hospital patients to their appointments as a volunteer, a quiet act of kindness that said a lot about who she was. <a href="https://wjon.com/mary-jane-scholtes-obituary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Man Found Dead in Mississippi River, Information Sought </title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/body-found-mississippi-river-mn/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:53:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Authorities say his body was located in the Mississippi River near Inver Grove Heights. A cause of death has not been given. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Authorities say his body was located in the Mississippi River near Inver Grove Heights. A cause of death has not been given. 

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      <title>Minnesota DNR Seeks Comment On Proposed New Trout Water Designations</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/150/p/minnesota-trout-fishing-changes/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:52:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Adding or removing a trout designation changes the seasons, rules, and protections on a stream. Now, the Minnesota DNR is proposing changes across 125 miles in 11 counties, and anglers have until September 11 to speak up. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/150/p/minnesota-trout-fishing-changes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Adding or removing a trout designation changes the seasons, rules, and protections on a stream. Now, the Minnesota DNR is proposing changes across 125 miles in 11 counties, and anglers have until September 11 to speak up. <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/150/p/minnesota-trout-fishing-changes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Body Discovered in Wooded Area Near University of Minnesota</title>
      <link>https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/body-found-wooded-area-minneapolis/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:52:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered over the weekend near the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.  <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/body-found-wooded-area-minneapolis/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered over the weekend near the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.  <a href="https://wjon.com/ixp/669/p/body-found-wooded-area-minneapolis/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TJ Leverentz]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Duane L. Grant, 78, St. Cloud</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Duane L. Grant of St. Cloud, a St. Cloud Tech Hall of Famer and University of Iowa football letterman, passed away August 15 at the age of 78. <a href="https://wjon.com/duane-grant-st-cloud/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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