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After we just had the news along with reports of people heading back to in-person shopping, we hear about two stores that will be closing their doors within the next few weeks.

According to at least one website, Christmas Vacation is the state of Minnesota's favorite Christmas movie.

People aren't the only ones fascinated by that Christmas tree. Here are some tips to keep everyone safe.

Bob Dylan has stated that Chalamet will be "completely believable" in this film

Minnesota native Adam Thielen is recognized for his efforts to give back to kids and those in need.

Discover the history behind New Ulm's famous upside-down Christmas tree and its connection to Christian symbolism.

Boys Basketball: Sartell-St. Stephen 78, Tech 48 (Sartell jumped out to a 38-19 lead at the break. Sartell had three players in double figures led by Maddox Lewis with 25, Bennett Bommersbach with 17, and George Durrwachter with 11. Andrew Nelson led the Sabres on the glass with 8 rebounds and Bommersbach contributed 7 rebounds and 4 steals...

When did 'our bank' become so big? U.S. Bank, which is headquartered in Minneapolis, was referenced in a recent ESPN article about the team is closing in on building a new stadium.

Scooter's Coffee in Sauk Rapids is open from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.

Dots the singing Husky mix and Beck the talkative black cat are waiting for their forever homes at TCHS.

Join the celebration of National Blue Jeans Day with Cindy Mensen's vibrant denim designs.

If it isn't human or primate, then is it something made up?

You might see a lot of blue corduroy jackets around town early next week. The Minnesota FFA State Leadership Conference is in St. Cloud on Monday and Tuesday.

One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Morrison County.

Stearns County is ramping up for one of its busiest road construction seasons in 2025.

A Waite Park resident had their purse stolen on Sunwood Park Drive in Waite Park. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says a person parked their car in their driveway, left it unlocked, left a purse in the vehicle, and someone walked by and stole the purse.

St. Cloud State will have 2 days of commencement ceremonies December 12-13 for those graduating after the first semester. SCSU Interim President Larry Dietz joined me on WJON. He says approximately 750 students will be graduated with 2 ceremonies on December 12 with another 4 on December 13.

The St. Cloud State University volleyball team fought off a tough team from Arkansas on their home court to advance to the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament.

This was officially our warmest fall on record in St. Cloud, according to the National Weather Service.

The holiday season will be on full display this Saturday in Sauk Rapids. Their annual Jingle and Mingle will be taking place.

You can learn about a secret language school based in Minnesota during World War II.

If you stepped outside on Wednesday, you know is was a very windy day.

With less than three weeks to go until Christmas, the St. Cloud Salvation Army needs your help with its Red Kettle Campaign.

St. Cloud State Athletics has announced information for the NCAA Division II Central Region Volleyball Tournament.