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Today Is ‘Hug A Newsman Day’ And The WJON News Team Is Celebrating [PHOTOS]
ST. CLOUD - Make sure you take a minute to give a hug to that special newsman (or newswoman) today, during this "Hug A Newsman Day".
This very important holiday is celebrated every April 4th.
The "holiday" gives you the opportunity to give a great big hug to your local news person, who works hard to deliver the news to you every day.
Alex Svejkovsky getting hugged by Jen Jacobs from 98 Country
Alex Svejkovsky getting a hug from his co-worker at Fitness Evolution Matt Warman
Alex Svejkovsky getting a hug from his mom Jackie Svejkovsky (left) and aunt Jennifer Lardy (right).
Alex Svejkovsky gets an enthusiastic hug from Lynn Olson in the sales department
Ashli Gerdes getting hugged by Carla Griffin from the sales department
Ashli Gerdes getting hugged by Pete Hanson from 98 Country
Ashli Gerdes getting hugged by Cindy Wear from 98 Country
Ashli Gerdes getting hugged by John Uran from the sales department
Ashli Gerdes getting hugged by Joe Erickson from the sales department
- Jim Maurice getting a hug from Kelly Cordes of WJON/Mix 94.9
Jim Maurice getting a hug from 98 Country's Katie Kartak
Jim Maurice getting a hug from Shannon Knight of Rev 96.7
Dan DeBaun getting a hug from Jesse of Rev 96.7
Dan DeBaun getting a hug from Townsquare Media business manager Andrea Lambrecht
Dave Overlund gives Dan DeBaun a hug
Dan DeBaun hugs Jason Roering from the sales department
Dan DeBaun hugs Townsquare Media Receptionist Raelyn Reiter
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