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NASA to Pay an Absolutely Ridiculous $70 Million Per Seat to Fly to the International Space Station

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:31:58 +0000

Hitching a ride usually only costs some gas and toll money. But you’ll have to dig really deep into your pockets for a ride into orbit. Russia is charging NASA a staggering $70 million per seat for a 2016 flight to the International Space Station, up from the previously reported $65 million. NASA is expected [...]

Seven Marines Killed, Others Injured, at Nevada Training Site

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:46:39 +0000

An explosion during a training exercise Monday Night caused the deaths of seven Marines and injured seven others at the Hawthorne Army Depot outside of Reno, Nevada. The Marines, based out of Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, were training at the Hawthorne site because the desert surroundings create a realistic simulation of the environment in Afghanistan. Their [...]

Metallica Says They Did Not Ask the Military to Stop Using Their Music

Dave Lifton — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:51:46 +0000

As it turns out, Metallica had not asked the U.S. Navy to not use their music on detainees in preparation for what some called “torture” and others called “enhanced interrogation techniques.” The band categorically denied that they had any contact with the military on such matters. In a post called ‘Clearing the Air’ that appeared [...]

Blue Angels to Stop in St. Cloud, Preparing for Next Year's Show

Jim Maurice — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:18:17 +0000

Members of the Blue Angels will be flying into town this week. They're scheduled to land on Wednesday afternoon, and will leave on Thursday.

Veteran's Day Events Planned for St. Cloud

Jim Maurice — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:36:27 +0000

Today is Veteran's Day. There are a few events planned in St. Cloud over the next few days to celebrate.

Veterans & Active Service Can Get a Free Meal at MN Grand Casinos

Sloan — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:18:06 +0000

On Sunday, November 11, Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley will show their appreciation for veterans and active servicemen and women by offering them a free meal at the Grand Buffet. In a press release, Ronda Weizenegger, general manager of Grand Casino Mille Lacs said: “Veteran’s Day is much more special for everyone [...]

St. Cloud Law Enforcement, Military, Citizens Remember 9-11 [GALLERY]

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:32:46 +0000

- The mood was somber and contemplative Tuesday afternoon outside of the St. Cloud Police department as more than 100 people, including police, fire and military personnel, bowed their heads in observance of the 11th anniversary since the attacks on September 11th, 2001. The ceremony included speeches by St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis, Chief of [...]

First Man On The Moon – Neil Armstrong Dead at 82 [VIDEO]

Sloan — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:02:48 +0000

The world watched in breathless silence on July 20th, 1969, as Commander Neil Alden Armstrong became the first Earth dweller to set foot on the Moon. Today, Armstrong is again, taking another step into a great unknown.

Wounded Warriors Scale New Heights With the Heroes Project

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 23:09:16 +0000

Wounded warriors that may have lost a limb or suffered an injury while serving our county can find a renewed purpose in life and engage in physical activity. The Heroes Project is making sure of that, as it works to help combat-injured vets overcome their individual circumstances by climbing the highest peaks in the world. That’s not only a “feel good” mission but an incredibly badass one as well.

Charlie Sheen Really is a Good Guy

Lynn Quale — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:02:38 +0000

Yesterday the once crazy warlock announced he is going to donate one percent of his profits from his new sitcom ‘Anger Management‘ to the USO. The first installment of $250,000 will be given to the organization in a private ceremony later this week. Charlie has promised to donate a minimum of 1 million dollars with [...]

A Century Later, Clearwater Veteran Given Headstone [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 05:01:33 +0000

A Civil War Soldier hailing from central Minnesota has finally been honored with a headstone on his grave site. Reporter Abby Faulkner tells his story.

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CLEARWATER – When sisters Fern Meyer and Joyce Witschen discovered, though family tree research, that they had an ancestor buried in an unmarked Clearwater grave, they knew they needed to look into remedying the situation.

They felt the man in question, their gr

Extreme Driving: Reporter Becomes Tank Commander [AUDIO/VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:00:48 +0000

The WJON news team is doing a series of Extreme Driving experiences in Central Minnesota. Listen as WJON’s Mark Alan gets to Command a tank at Camp Ripley. I can only imagine how long the line would be if asked who would like to ride in an M1A1 Tank. To experience the Tank is amazing [...]

Who is Van T. Barfoot?

Jenna — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:23:59 +0000

The name Van T. Barfoot may not sound familiar to you, but his story is a good one that needs to be told. Van Thurman Barfoot was born in June of 1919 and that didn’t really cause much of a stir outside of his family and native Mississippi. Fast forward to 1944 near Caranno, Italy. A 25 [...]

Free Admission to Valleyfair for Members of the Military this Week

Sloan — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:36:07 +0000

Valleyfair is honoring our Hometown heroes over the Fourth of July holiday with free admission for any active or retired member of the Military this week.

Happy Flag Day!

Jenna — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:11:55 +0000

Today is Flag Day. Do you know who created Flag Day? Do you know where the flag is never raised, never lowered and never saluted? How much do you know about the stars and stripes? Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the [...]

Watch Venus Cross The Sun LIVE from NASA [VIDEO]

Sloan — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:03:04 +0000

This is the Official Sun-Earth Day webcast for the Venus Transit brought to you live from the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Memorial Day

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 28 May 2012 11:30:14 +0000

Most of America might look forward to Memorial Day because it gives us a three-day break from our hectic work lives and an excuse to grill great gobs of red meat over an open pit, but it’s intentions are much nobler. The establishment of Memorial Day as a day of remembrance for the men and [...]

10 Moving Memorial Day Soldier Homecomings

Kathy Landin — Mon, 28 May 2012 11:23:59 +0000

The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time. The only thing that makes this sacrifice bearable for most is the incredible sweetness of coming home, even if it is only for a short leave.

Memorial Day Events in St. Cloud and Central MN

103.7 The Loon — Sat, 26 May 2012 18:04:20 +0000

Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. You can take the time to observe this national holiday with a handful of events planned in our area.

Valleyfair Offers Free Admission To The Military On Memorial Day Weekend

103.7 The Loon — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:21:39 +0000

If you're one of the fine Americans that serve our country, you should bring the family to Valleyfair this weekend. Valleyfair is honoring our Hometown Heroes this Memorial Day Weekend with free admission for all active or retired Military personnel.