I am a graduate of St. Cloud State University - Class of 2015. I grew up in the small town of Clarkfield, MN from 1989-2008. I began interning here at Townsquare Media in January of 2014 doing on-air and event stuff. After my internship ended, I continued to linger around the building because I enjoyed doing so (and no one kicked me out). I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time as I was hired on as a full-time reporter for WJON in August 2014, for which I am very grateful. A little about me: I love sports - especially football (I bleed purple and gold), I am a huge nerd about movies, I hate pina coladas and can't stand getting caught in the rain, and my favorite food is steak.
Isaac Schweer
Central MN Weekender: Jim Gaffigan, Don Shelby & More
One of stand-up comedy's biggest stars is hitting the stage at the State Theater. Jim Gaffigan hilariously clever style to Minneapolis for seven shows over four days. Here's the rest of what's going on this weekend.
Annandale Community Reacts to Heinrich Arrest [VIDEO]
Community members of Annandale say it's been an upsetting week following the arrest of one of their residents for possession of child pornography.
The Weekender: Arlo Guthrie, Halloween Fun, & More!
Plenty of music and Halloween fun this weekend as folk legend Arlo Guthrie visits the Paramount Theatre, Pioneer Place presents their annual Rocky Horror Show, a Halloween costume dance party at the Medina Entertainment Center, Flashdance the Musical at Mystic Lake and Pastiche performs one of their two shows this school year at St. Ben's. Read more about it in The Weekender!
Becker Football Coach Not Slowing Down After 46 Years [VIDEO]
The Becker Bulldogs are in the midst of defending their state title and are led by Dwight Lundeen, who's the only head football coach in the program's 46-year history.
Fun Friday: A Hauntingly Good Time at Molitor’s Haunted Acres [VIDEO]
This week in Fun Friday, we check out why Molitor's Haunted Acres has become a popular Halloween-time destination for central Minnesota.
Central MN Weekender: Allman Joy, Symphony, & More!
It's all about the music this weekend as Clint Black comes to Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Allman Joy plays classic Allman Brothers hits at Pioneer Place, the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra performs at SCSU, and the infectious energy of 32 Below will have you rocking at the Medina Entertainment Center. There's that and more in The Weekender!
UPDATE: Body of 2nd Missing Man Found in Mississippi River
The body of a man who went missing last week has been recovered from the Mississippi River on Wednesday morning.
Jesse Ventura Discusses Conspiracies in St. Cloud Visit [VIDEO]
Jesse Ventura visited Barnes and Noble in St. Cloud on Saturday for a book signing of an updated version of his New York Times Bestseller American Conspiracies.
Police Identify Woman Found Dead in Rice, Investigation Continues
Authorities are continuing to investigate the death of a woman in Rice.
The Central MN Weekender: Ringo Starr, Snow White, & More!
One-quarter of The Beatles visits Minnesota as Ringo Starr celebrates his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, GREAT Theatre's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs hits the stage at the Paramount, Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks will have you rocking out and learning at Pioneer Place, Rodney Carrington will leave you in stitches at the Pantages, and you will be amazed by the amazing feats of Cirque Alfonse at the College of St. Benedict. Read more about it in The Weekender!
Fun Friday: Thrills and Chills at the Palmer House [VIDEO]
This week in Fun Friday, we head out to the historic Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Centre for some "spooktacular" fun.
Prost! Oktoberfest Hits Downtown St. Cloud [VIDEO]
Downtown St. Cloud celebrated everything German at Beaver Island Brewing Company's Oktoberfest event on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.