Became a member of the WJON crew during the summer of 2013. Reporting on education, local business, Cold Spring and St. Joseph. Reach out to me with your story ideas and feedback: Dan@wjon.com or 320-257-7205. Always love hearing from listeners and the community. Outside of news I enjoy running outdoors, reading a good book, watching the Twins and Vikings break my heart, traveling and spending time with friends and family. Recent St. Cloud State graduate.
Dan DeBaun
St. Cloud Police Stop 40+ Vehicles as Part of Pedestrian Safety Campaign
St. Cloud Police and St. Cloud State University Campus Police Services stopped over 40 vehicles in the southside neighborhoods on Tuesday as part of a proactive pedestrian safety campaign.
Todd County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Fugitive
The Todd County Sheriff's Office is looking for a fugitive who has connections to the Long Prairie and Osakis areas.
Family Restaurant Coming to Former Old Country Buffet Site
A new restaurant offering American and Mexican options is planning to move into the former Old Country Buffet building this summer. St. Cloud Family Restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Two Albany Teen Boys Admit Starting Wobegon Trail Bridge Fire [VIDEO]
Two teenage boys from Albany have admitted to starting the fire that damaged a bridge on the Lake Wobegon Trail over the weekend.
Vikings Draft Clemson Cornerback Alexander in 2nd Round
The Minnesota Vikings added to their defense on Friday night, drafting Clemson cornerback Mackensie Alexander in the second round.
Twins Fall to Tigers 9-2 Friday Night
The Detroit Tigers have now won three straight after blasting the Minnesota Twins 9-2 on Friday night at Target Field.
St. Cloud Waldo’s Pizza For Sale
A downtown St. Cloud pizza place is for sale. Waldo's Pizza owner Mike Henning says he's looking to sell the business while he works to expand Waldo's into other Minnesota markets.
Head Coach Picked For Apollo-Tech Boys Hockey Co-Op
The St. Cloud area school district has picked a head coach for the St. Cloud Apollo-Tech boys hockey cooperative.
Suspect on the Run After Zimmerman Gas Station Robbery
Sherburne County Authorities are looking for a suspect after an armed robbery at a Holiday Gas Station in Zimmerman on Thursday morning. Deputies responded just before 1:15 a.m. to the gas station at 26125 Highway 169 in Zimmerman.
Man Hurt When Vehicle Slides Off Road North of Little Falls
An Arlington man was hurt when his vehicle slid off the road in Morrison County on Thursday. The incident happened just before 8:45 a.m. on 213th Street in Ripley Township, north of Little Falls.
Wednesday is Jacob Wetterling’s 38th Birthday
Wednesday, February 17th is Jacob Wetterling’s 38th birthday. Wetterling went missing from St. Joseph on October 22, 1989. His case remains open and unsolved. In a news release from the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, Patty Wetterling writes that she's still praying for Jacob's safety and for answers.
Study: Minnesotans Most Patient While on Hold on the Phone
Here's another example of Minnesota nice. Accoring to a new study: Minnesotans are the most patient while on the phone. Analysts from the Marchex Institute studied more than 4 million phone calls placed from consumers to business from 2013-2015.