Witness the serene beauty of a wolf gliding across frozen Big Rice Lake, as local debates heat up over its impact on Minnesota's ecosystem and ranchers' livelihoods.
The Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud has three charming lab retriever mix puppies up for adoption. Don't miss the chance to give Junior, Pip, or Merry a forever home.
There are several Dairy Queen locations in the area including Sauk Rapids (Benton Drive), two in St. Cloud (Division Street/25th Ave and Red Barn/Highway 10), one in Cold Spring and one in Clearwater.
It can be tough to be happy these days but one St. Cloud resident perseveres despite numerous challenges. Bradley Renn is known by WJON listeners as "Happy Brad". He calls in regularly preaching his positivity.
The St. Cloud V.A. offers numerous mental health and relationship assistance programs. On today's Voices for Veterans segment on WJON I was joined by Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator Voni Hovland, Local Recovery Coordinator and Psychologist Kristen Jurek and Public Affairs Officer Barry Venable from the St. Cloud V.A.
The Benton County Sheriff's Office are reporting brush fires in ditches with the warmer weather in Central Minnesota. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers indicates they aren't sure how they've been started but she says some could have been intentionally started.
The St. Cloud area has and continues to have iconic ballrooms. This is our 2nd installment with local historian Jim Grabinski. He joined me on WJON to highlight the ballrooms that hosted numerous weddings, concerts and events.
What is a "high demand employee"? Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Talent Director Gail Cruikshank joined me on WJON to highlight what Central Minnesotans can do increase or maintain your workplace value.