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WJON Staff
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![William Buckner, 87, Albany](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
William Buckner, 87, Albany
A Memorial Service will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring, MN for William Buckner, age 87, who died peacefully at his home in Albany, MN on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
![Norma Jean (Larson) Cihlar, 86, St. Cloud](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Norma Jean (Larson) Cihlar, 86, St. Cloud
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell for Norma Jean Cihlar, age 86 of St. Cloud who passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at her home with family by her side.
![Gregory Kayle Wiggers, 58, Little Falls](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gregory Kayle Wiggers, 58, Little Falls
Gregory Kayle Wiggers, 58-year-old resident of Little Falls, passed away on Saturday, June 29 at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls with his family by his side.
![Barbara Jean Sell, 76, Sartell](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Barbara Jean Sell, 76, Sartell
Barbara Jean Sell, 76, of Sartell, MN passed away peacefully at Edgewood Assisted Living in Sartell.
![Daniel “Pete” Mick, 75, Royalton](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/ObitLily_Kokako.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Daniel “Pete” Mick, 75, Royalton
Daniel “Pete” Mick Sr., 75 year old resident of Royalton passed away on Thursday, April 11 at the Little Falls Care Center.
![Latest News on the COVID-19 Coronavirus in Minnesota](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2020/03/GettyImages-1204066781.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Latest News on the COVID-19 Coronavirus in Minnesota
Here's the latest on the spread of the COVID-19 virus and its impact on Minnesota.
![COVID-19 Summer Event Cancellations](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/06/DSC02098.jpg?w=980&q=75)
COVID-19 Summer Event Cancellations
We have some COVID-19 related summer event cancellation announcements:
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Central Minnesota Restaurant Listings
Check out the offerings -- and deals -- for Central Minnesota restaurants.
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Update: Fire Marshal Investigating Ultimate Sports Bar Fire [GALLERY]
The State Fire Marshal has been called in to help investigate the cause of the fire at the Ultimate Sports Bar and Grill in Waite Park. Fire Chief Jim Aleshire says while the cause has not been determined yet, they've found nothing to indicate anything suspicious.
![COVID-19 Cancellations](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2020/03/Coronavirus1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
COVID-19 Cancellations
We have some COVID-19 related announcements.
![Mayor: St. Cloud Entering Next Phase of Containment](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2020/03/Dave-Kleis.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mayor: St. Cloud Entering Next Phase of Containment
St. Cloud mayor Dave Kleis says the city will enter the next phase of containment to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
![Officials: Stearns Co. COVID-19 Patient Recently Returned from Caribbean Cruise](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2020/03/mike-william.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Officials: Stearns Co. COVID-19 Patient Recently Returned from Caribbean Cruise
Unnamed St. Cloud area resident with the virus is in their 60s, is in quarantine at home.