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
SWAT Team and Helicopter Called Out After Report of Suicidal Man With Rifle
A State Patrol Helicopter and area SWAT team were called out Friday morning in Benton County, after a report of a suicidal man with a rifle. The Benton County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened at about 1:00 a.m. at a home on 85th Avenue Northeast in Gilmanton Township.
Shots Fired in St. Cloud Park, Man Taken to Hospital
A man is hurt after a shooting in a St. Cloud park on Thursday afternoon. Police say they received reports of shots fired just after 12:30 p.m. at Central Park, north of Third Street North. Witnesses said several people were fighting before several shots were fired.
Storms Rumble Through Central Minnesota Early Friday Morning
A line of thunderstorms rolled through Central Minnesota early Friday morning. A severe thunderstorm warning was put in place in Western Wright County from 1:30 a.m. to 2:15 a.m.
UPDATE: Police Investigating Probable Homicide at East St. Cloud Apartment
St. Cloud Police are investigating a probable homicide after finding a man dead with a gunshot wound on Tuesday morning. Officers responded just after 10:45 a.m. at the Lancaster Place Apartments at 1200 Division Street and found a man dead in his apartment.
St. Cloud Police Investigating Suspicious Death on East Side [VIDEO]
St. Cloud Police are investigating a suspicious death at 1200 East Division Street. Police say they responded just after 10:45 a.m. to investigate the death of a man in an apartment at the address.
SCSU Students Raising Money for Nepal Earthquake Victims
St. Cloud State University students are fundraising for victims of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday. The group Helping Nepal International is asking for donations inside the Atwood Memorial Center from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Chick-fil-A Coming to St. Cloud Next Year
Chick-fil-A is opening a restaurant in St. Cloud next year. Crossroads Center General Manager Darcy Eigen says the restaurant will be moving into the former Crossroads Pizza Hut location. The Pizza Hut closed its doors and moved to a different location in Sauk Rapids in January.
New Brewery Coming to Downtown St. Joseph
A new brewery is coming to downtown St. Joseph. Bad Habit Brewing Company will be moving into the Mill Stream Shops building at 15 East Minnesota Street.
Waite Park Police Looking For Three Suspects Who Robbed Motel 6
Waite Park Police are asking for help to identify three suspects involved in a robbery at the Motel 6 on Sunday night. The incident happened at about 11:30 p.m. at 815 1st Street South.
Body Found Near Lake Wobegon Trail in Melrose
The body of a man in his early 20's was found in Melrose on Sunday night near the Lake Wobegon Trail. Melrose Police Chief Craig Maus says they received a call at about 6:15 p.m.
New Tech High School and Renovated Apollo High School Designs Revealed [PHOTOS]
Design images for a new Tech High School and an updated Apollo High School were presented to the St. Cloud Area School District on Wednesday night. The proposed new Tech High School would fit 1,800 students and would have 360,000 total square feet.
Jacob Wetterling Case to be Featured on CNN Sunday Night [AUDIO]
The Jacob Wetterling case is set to be featured on a CNN program on Sunday night.