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Notable Pitching And Hitting Shine In Saturday's Town Ball Highlights
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (888+ words) TOWN BALL ROUND UP SATURDAY, MAY 23 RD The Pirates were out-hit by the Eagles ten to eight; they collected three doubles, and they had one sacrifice fly in this ten-inning battle. Their starting pitcher was Luke Johnson. He threw six…...
Minnesota Attorney General Simplifies Consumer Refunds For Rusco Customers
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (210+ words) ST. PAUL (WJON News) --Customers seeking financial refunds from a bankrupt Minnesota business are getting some help. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved a new procedure to…...
Todd County Court Hands Down Sentence For Sexual Assault In Clarissa
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (144+ words) WJON Central Minnesota Man Sentenced for Juvenile Sexual Assault UNDATED (WJON News) -- A Central Minnesota man has been sentenced for the sexual assault of a juvenile. A Todd County court has convicted Lavern Kauffman to 3 years, with execution of the…...
Como Park Zoo Welcomes Summer With Family Fun And The Popular Blaze Sparky Show
8+ hour, 40+ min ago (248+ words) WJON Catch the Legendary Blaze Sparky Show at Como Zoo ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Summer is in full swing at a popular state attraction starting this weekend. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is officially kicking off the season with the…...
Stay Alert: Crow Wing County Warns Of Scams After Flanders Lake Wildfire
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (158+ words) CROW WING COUNTY (WJON News) --Authorities are warning people to beware of scammers after the wildfire near Flanders Lake. The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office is telling people who need repairs and clean-up in the wildfire area to be mindful…...
Collision At Highway 61 And 12th Street West Results In Fatality,
9+ hour, 33+ min ago (1662+ words) HASTINGS (WJON News) -- One person died in a motorcycle versus SUV crash on Saturday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened around 12: 20 p. m. in Hastings. Authorities say a motorcycle being driven by 66-year-old Gregory Walker of Hastings was going…...
Multi-vehicle Crash On Highway 55 Leaves Two Injured Near Rockford
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (217+ words) WJON Multi-car Crash Leaves One In Serious Condition Near Rockford CORCORAN (WJON News) -- Two people were hurt, one seriously, in a crash near Rockford on Friday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash took place about 5: 15 p. m. between four vehicles....
Celebrating 102 Years: Remembering Maggie Fouquette Of Duelm
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (387+ words) WJON Amelia "Maggie" M. Fouquette, 102, Foley May 24, 1923 " May 21, 2026 Amelia "Maggie" M. Fouquette, age 102, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11: 00 AM, Friday, May 29, 2026 at St John"s Catholic Church in…...
Celebrating The Life Of Robert George Jaros In St. Cloud On June 5
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (368+ words) WJON Robert G. Jaros, 75, St. Cloud March 30, 1951 " May 17, 2026 It is with deep sadness and much love that the family of Robert George Jaros, age 75, announces his peaceful passing at his home in St. Cloud, MN on May 17th, 2026. A memorial service will…...
Friends And Family Gather To Honor Edward Walker In Sauk Rapids
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (294+ words) WJON Edward "Ed" M. Walker, 80, Sartell June 23, 1945 - May 20, 2026 Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Edward M. Walker, age 80, who passed away Wednesday at his home in Sartell. Rev. Thomas Knoblach…...