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High School Sports Results Thursday January 11
Boys Basketball:
ROCORI 74, Brainerd 65
(Jack Boos surpasses 1,000 points in his career for ROCORI)
Sauk Rapids-Rice 79, Fergus Falls 76
Alexandria 68, Apollo 42
Kimball 78, Maple Lake 54
Holdingford 71, Royalton 65
Upsala 56, St...
What to Know About Ice Fishing In MN This Weekend
Cold temperatures aren't a bad thing for everyone. Ice fishing is getting a restart this weekend and beyond with cold temperatures that are making ice throughout the state. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON.
SCSU’s Wacker Reveals Reason For Leaving; Plans for Future
St. Cloud State University President Dr. Robbyn Wacker revealed in late November of 2023 that she would be leaving the University June 30, 2024, when her contract expires. Wacker joined me on WJON today and explained the reasons why she is choosing to leave the University and her plans going forward.
Vikings To Play in London in 2024
The Minnesota Vikings will play a home game in London in 2024. The NFL made that announcement today. Who they will play and when the game will be played will be announced when the NFL schedule is released this spring.
High School Sports Schedule Thursday January 11
Boys Basketball:
Brainerd at ROCORI
Willmar at Tech
Sauk Rapids-Rice at Fergus Falls
Alexandria at Apollo
St. John's Prep at Upsala
Dassel-Cokato at Annandale
Kimball at Maple Lake
Royalton at Holdingford
Braham at Milaca
Sauk Centre at Morris Area
Redwood Valley at Paynesville
Girls Basketball:
Sartell-St...
St. Cloud MLK Speaker Has This Message on Monday
The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is coming up on Monday and St. Cloud State and St. Cloud community are partnering to celebrate with numerous events including a speech from author/journalist and musician Lee Hawkins on Monday at Rivers Edge Convention Center.
High School Sports Results Tuesday January 9
Girls Basketball:
Sartell-St. Stephen 57, Sauk Rapids-Rice 46
(Courtney Paulson led the Storm with 15 points).
Cathedral 66, Pierz 59
(Ella Voit led the Crusaders with 14 points. McKenna Buckentine added 13 points, Keira Alexander had 12 and Katie Pfeiffer chipped in 10 points. Keira...
Safe Winter Driving Tips For Minnesotans
The recent snowfall has caused Minnesotans to have to remember how to drive in ice and snow. MN-Dot's Williams Van Koevering has some suggestions:
Stearns County Ready to Participate in Drugged Driving Pilot Program
Minnesota will participate in an oral swab drugged driving pilot program in 2024. Stearns County Sheriff Steve Soyka says Stearns County would participate in the program but he hasn't been notified if the state will send any swabs their direction.
Stolen Vehicles Continue to be a Problem in St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 3200 block of 8th Street North. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says a brown 2011 Buick Enclave was stolen with Minnesota license EWP 920. Mages says the rear passenger door has a small hole in it.
Lakes and More: The Story of South Haven
South Haven is a small town located in northwestern Wright County along Highway 55 between Kimball and Annandale. The town has a population of 187 and was platted in 1888. South Haven is in southside township and is 2 miles south of Fairhaven which likely contributed to the name of the town.
St. Cloud Native Playing Pro Hockey Into His 30s
St. Cloud native Alex Koopmeiners is in his 8th season playing professional hockey. The 31-year old 2010 Cathedral graduate is currently playing in the ECHL with the New Foundland Growlers which is located in St. John's, New Foundland in Labrador, Canada.