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
Snow Arrives in Central Minnesota
Snow flurries are passing through Central Minnesota Thursday morning. The National Weather Service says brief reduced visibility and slick roads are expected mainly along and north of I94.
Timberwolves Defeat Bulls in OT 102-93
The Timberwolves picked up an overtime win on the road Saturday night, downing the Chicago Bulls 102-93. Andrew Wiggins turned in a spectacular performance, finishing the night with 31 points.
UPDATE: 15 Month Old Ramsey Girl Found
An amber alert was issued for a 15-month-old Ramsey girl this afternoon and cancelled as of 6:54 p.m. as the child was found.
Deputy: Sauk Centre Man Allegedly Driving 111 MPH While Drunk
A Sauk Centre man was arrested early Thursday morning for allegedly driving over 100 miles per hour while intoxicated. The incident happened just after 12:15 a.m. on Highway 71, near County Road 187.
Dunkin’ Donuts Planning to Return to St. Cloud Area
Donut lovers can rejoice-Dunkin' Donuts announced on Wednesday that they're planning to return to the St. Cloud area. According to a media release, a new local francise group plans to develop 12 new restaurants in Minneapolis in the northern suburbs and the St. Cloud area.
Little Falls Teen Facing Six Charges For Involvement in Fatal Crash
A 17-year-old girl is facing six charges for her involvement in a crash that resulted in two deaths.
According to the complaint filed in Sherburne County Court, 17-year-old Carlee Bollig of Little Falls is facing two charges of criminal vehicular homicide.
Hungry Burglar Enters Cabins, Eats Food and Watches TV
Authorities are looking for a hungry burglar who appears to be breaking into campers in Clear Lake to steal snacks and food. The Meeker County Sheriff's Office says on October 1st, a camper was broken into in a Clear Lake campground.
Where’s The Best Pumpkin Spice in St. Cloud? [VIDEO]
Fall signals football season, bonfires, comfy sweaters, Halloween and changing colors. But for many others, it's also a time to stuff your face with a plethora of pumpkin spice flavored foods and beverages.
UPDATE: Relatives Say Body Found in Mississippi River is Missing Monticello Man
According to his relatives, the body found in the Mississippi River Thursday morning is that of a missing Monticello man.
Involved in Tennis, Track, Link Crew and Orchestra, Sam Gerdes is All Star Student [VIDEO]
This week for our All Star Student series we hit the Apollo High School tennis courts to meet with junior Sam Gerdes. Sam is no stranger to after school activities. She's involved in anything from athletics to helping freshman students at Apollo through Link Crew.
PepperJax Grill in St. Cloud Expanding, Adding Drive-Through
PepperJax Grill in St. Cloud is expanding by adding a drive-through to its building. PepperJax is at 3219 Division Street, the former location of Qdoba Mexican Grill. It opened back in February.The new drive-through is expected to open by the end of October.
St. Cloud Man Wins WaveRunner on Hit Game Show “The Price is Right”
A St. Cloud man won a WaveRunner during his appearance on the Price is Right on Tuesday morning. Duane Bible was called up on stage alongside Drew Carey and took his turn at spinning the wheel. When he was introduced, Bible proudly gave St. Cloud and his family a shout-out.