1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (375+ words) I've lived in Central Minnesota for years, and I have to admit, the wall surrounding the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud has always intimidated me. Maybe it's because it's so massive. Maybe it's because you can't see what's on…...

4+ hour, 19+ min ago  (422+ words) WJON Arlene Furnstahl, 89, Little Falls January 14, 1937 - June 18, 2026 Arlene J. Furnstahl, 89-year-old resident of Little Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 18 at Highland Senior Living in Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 23 at 12: 00 P. M. at…...

3+ hour, 32+ min ago  (308+ words) Have you been thinking about adopting a new furry family member? Specifically, the kind that purrs? Tri-County Humane Society informed me that there are so many cats and kittens in need of purr-manent homes that they are having a 50% off…...

8+ hour, 40+ min ago  (658+ words) WJON Discover The History Behind Darwin's Iconic Twine Ball Darwin is located in east-central Meeker County and has a population of 348 people as of the 2020 census. There are many popular lakes south of Darwin including Lake Darwin, Lake Stella and…...

5+ hour, 58+ min ago  (189+ words) The St. Cloud prison wall which is located just off of hwy 10 as you would be heading out towards Clear Lake, is the second longest wall in the world." The first one is the Great Wall of China, obviously. There…...

7+ hour, 44+ min ago  (145+ words) ST. CLOUD (WJON NEWS) --A St. Cloud man has been found guilty in a shooting incident that severely injured another man in 2024. After a four-day jury trial, a Stearns County jury convicted 28-year-old Lara Tetyang Puok of 1st-degree assault with…...

8+ hour, 33+ min ago  (129+ words) CAMBRIDGE (WJON News) --There's a significant detour change coming to the Highway 95 reconstruction project in Cambridge. Starting on Thursday, drivers will be detoured via 2nd Avenue SW, to Dellwood Street, south to 11th Avenue SE, and to Garfield Street S. Highway 95 will be…...

9+ hour, 53+ min ago  (496+ words) ST. CLOUD (WJON News) --In this month's local history feature, we're learning about a man who allegedly operated a house of ill repute in St. Cloud. Benton County Historical Society Executive Director Lacey Fontaine says Dr. William Bachowned a home…...

13+ hour ago  (127+ words) WJON Injuries Reported In Albany Crash On Interstate 94 ALBANY (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Albany. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that the incident occurred at approximately 2: 30 p. m. on Thursday. A vehicle driven by 77-year-old Dianne…...

13+ hour, 12+ min ago  (146+ words) ST. CLOUD (WJON News) --A new exhibit opening at the Great River Children's Museum in St. Cloud is a collaboration with St. Cloud State University. It will focus on how animals eavesdrop on communication signals for survival and reproduction. It…...