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Going to the Trump Rally in St. Cloud? Here’s What You Need to Know
(ST. CLOUD) -- Folks will soon be lining up for the big campaign rally in St. Cloud Saturday for former President Donald Trump and his vice-presidential running mate J.D. Vance. The Trump-Vance campaign has sent out instructions to supporters who plan to attend the indoor rally at St. Cloud State...
Court: It’s OK if There’s Bones in Your Boneless Chicken
You might want to doublecheck your boneless chicken wings the next time you order out after a recent court ruling that says it's totally cool to have bones when something is marketed as "boneless." According to The Columbus Dispatch, the Ohio Supreme Court made 4-3 ruling this week that "just...
Brainerd Woman Hurt in Sherburne County Crash Friday
PALMER TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A Brainerd woman was hurt in a crash between her minivan and a pickup Friday. The crash happened on Highway 25 in Sherburne County's Palmer Township. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash just after 12:00 p.m. Troopers say a van driven by 47-year-old...
Four-Vehicle Pileup Injures Three People Near Buffalo
CHATHAM TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A four-vehicle crash in Wright County Friday morning injured three people. The crash happened on Highway 55 at Wright County Road 12 just before 7:00 a.m. The vehicles were all traveling eastbound on Highway 55 just outside of Buffalo when they collided. The Minnesota State...
Hear Tony Iommi’s Epic New Solo Song ‘Deified’
Tony Iommi has unveiled an epic new instrumental song called "Deified" to coincide with a new perfume of the same name, released in partnership with Xerjoff Group. You can watch the music video below. The Black Sabbath riff-monger coproduced "Deified" with keyboardist and longtime collaborator Mike Exeter. Additional personnel includes...
Evidence of Increased COVID Cases in St. Cloud Area
COVID cases are on the rise in the St. Cloud area. St. Cloud Public Services Director Tracy Hodel says they are seeing a spike in cases starting in early July but the uptick in cases have since plateaued. For the past few years the City of St. Cloud has been monitoring COVID cases through wastewater virus detection. Hodel says they monitor the dead virus in the wastewater that people shed. She says this includes more than just the St. Cloud metro but also encompasses surrounding communities. Hodel says the levels are similar to what was detected during the winter months.
Mick Jagger’s 18 Best Collaborations Outside the Rolling Stones
Mick Jagger is best known as the frontman for the Rolling Stones, a position he has not so much held as invented. With a rebellious attitude and lightning-fast stage moves, Jagger has been dazzling crowds for decades — the poster child for showmanship. But the Stones have not defined...
Go Behind The Scenes At Five Major St. Cloud Landmarks [VIDEO]
What do you think of when you think of St. Cloud? The giant prison on Highway 10? Val's? Lake George?. A few years ago WJON reporters Ashli Overlund and Dan DeBaun did a video series called "Frozen In Time," where they gave viewers an inside look at the St. Cloud area's most famous institutions as well as a few of the area's cherished traditions.
Coffee And Soccer Join Forces At This Unique Minneapolis Shop
There is a place in Minneapolis where you can get a cup of coffee... while watching some intense soccer action at the same time!. Ninth Street, located near the Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood near I-35W in Minneapolis, features specialty coffees, smoothies, beer, wine and a variety of food options that guests can enjoy while checking out the action on Ninth Street's indoor soccer field.
How ‘SNL’ Made Blue Oyster Cult Bring Back Cowbell on ‘Reaper’
Blue Oyster Cult guitarist Buck Dharma said the band was forced to start using a cowbell while performing their classic track "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" as a result of Saturday Night Live's famous "More Cowbell" sketch. Written and aired 24 years after "Reaper" became a hit, the 2000 scene features...
23 Grants Awarded in Central Minnesota Totaling Over $195,000
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Over $195,000 has been granted through three grant rounds offered through the Central Minnesota Community Foundation. This year's Difference Maker focus was on mental health. Grants ranging between $15,000 and $20,000 went to organizations like the Center for Victims of Torture, The Village Family Service Center, and The Yes Network.
Neil Young Announces ‘Archives Vol. III’ Box Set
Neil Young has announced the third installment of his retrospective series, Archives Vol. III. It will be released on Sept. 6. The 17-CD box set features 198 tracks, 15 of which were previously unreleased in any capacity, and another 121 of them are previously unreleased versions. All were recorded between the years 1976 and 1987. Also included is five Blu-Ray discs, which contain 11 films, four of which were previously unreleased, plus a 176-page book and a poster.
Jerry Cantrell Announces New Album, ‘I Want Blood’
Jerry Cantrell will release a new album this fall, titled I Want Blood. "This record is a serious piece of work. It's a motherfucker," Cantrell said in a press release. "It's hard, no doubt, and completely unlike Brighten. And that's what you want, to end up in a different place. There's a confidence to this album. I think it's some of my best songwriting and playing, and certainly some of my best singing."
Olympic Watch Party Planned for Alise Post Willoughby
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- St. Cloud's Alise Post Willoughby will be going for the gold again at this year's Olympic Games. Details of a watch party to help cheer her on have just been released. Watch parties are planned for both Thursday and Friday, August 1st and 2nd at noon at the Ultimate Sports Bar and Grill in Waite Park.
The Panda Project to Help Veterans is Saturday in Sauk Centre
Any chance to help end veteran suicide is the best chance, and you can help. The Panda Project "A Walk to End Veteran Suicide" is taking place this Saturday (July 27th, 2024) at Eagle's Healing Nest in Sauk Centre. The Panda Project "A Walk to End Veteran Suicide" Saturday, July...
See “Purple Rain” on a HUGE Screen This Weekend in MPLS
UPDATE: This event is happening this weekend - Saturday, July 27th if you would like to attend. Purple Rain. Movie is iconic. I do remember when this movie came out in the 80s, and a friend of mine and I watched it over and over and over. We were obsessed with it. We were also kids, so that happens.
Man Seriously Hurt in a Meeker County Job Site Accident
ELLSWORTH TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A Slayton, Minnesota man had to be airlifted to the hospital after being hurt on a job site in Meeker County. Sheriff's deputies were called to the 67000 block of County Road 18 Thursday at around 6:45 p.m. It's a rural location between Dassel and Hutchinson.
WJON’s Planned Coverage of Trump Rally in St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Saturday will be a big day in St. Cloud's political history. Republican Presidential Candidate and former President Donald Trump, along with his Vice Presidential running mate JD Vance are holding a campaign rally in town. WJON is planning team coverage of the event with WJON...
What You Need To Know About The Big Road Closure In Princeton
St. Cloud isn't the only area experiencing orange cones this summer. The changes are welcome and necessary. But may create a bit of a headache for downtown businesses and residents for the next week or so. The city we are talking about is Princeton. My hometown has one major stretch...
Watch Axl Rose Sing With Billy Joel at Final MSG Residency Show
On Thursday night, Billy Joel brought out a special musical guest at the final show of his Madison Square Garden residency in New York City: Axl Rose. The Guns N' Roses singer appeared a little later in Joel's 25-song set, performing covers of Wings' "Live and Let Die" and AC/DC's "Highway to Hell."
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