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Police then determined the rifle the man had was an airsoft rifle.

The crash that triggered the closure, which stretched from the 75th St. Roundabout north of Rochester to Hwy. 247, was reported shortly before 6:20 p.m.

Responding deputies found the victim and his motorcycle in a treeline off of the road.

When you think of a real 4th of July Celebration in America, you may not realize it -- but you're picturing the annual two-day celebration in Blooming Prairie.

A southbound Jeep and an SUV, that was attempting to turn onto northbound Hwy. 52, collided in the intersection.

Responding officers found an adult man in the parking lot with a suspected gunshot wound.

The 2024 Steele County Free Fair is quickly approaching, and the time is now to get your grandstand concert tickets.

Willow Creek Golf Course, a popular golf course in Rochester, Minnesota is hosting Golf for Good tournament to help raise funds for Rochester Salvation Army.

The fireworks show that was planned for July 4th at Valleyfair in Minnesota has been cancelled due to flooding.

Preliminary reports indicate a motorcyclist crashed into a guardrail.

Shell casings were found at the scene.

The State Patrol is also reporting the other driver went through a red light.

He claimed the victim strangled herself.

The local unemployment rate edged slightly higher

The Biden Administration today approved a Major Disaster Declaration for 22 Minnesota Counties.

Games By James has moved into its new space at Crossroads Center

The cost of goods and services have been on the steady increase. St. Cloud State University Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON. He says wages are catching up with inflation but that also carries consequences. Banaian believes if wages go up too much it will cause interest rates to stay higher for longer because the Federal Reserve will feel like inflation hasn't made enough progress and they won't cut rates.

Jeopardy continues to be a cultural icon, so whenever a question pops up with a local twist, it's always fun to take a look at what it was.

A native medicine plant-based treatment facility is opening on the East End in St. Cloud.

Stearns County Sheriff Department is actively investigating an incident near Rockville

Now that Illinois' fun with cicadas has almost completely ended, it's just about time for the arrival of...that's right, more cicadas. The ones that everyone has been talking about for the last year are periodical cicadas, and their emergence cycle is nearly complete, just in time for the "annual" cicadas to show up.

Looking to have some fun with the family this summer in Illinois? Here are 5 great places to go that won't break the budget.

For those who have been arguing that Illinois would be an absolutely perfect state if we just had more taxes to pay and some new laws to follow, the good news is that Illinois state government listened to you. The bad news for the rest of us is that Illinois state government listened to you.

There are some upcoming intersection closures as part of the Highway 10/Highway 23 reconstruction project in St. Cloud.

Plans for a new Stearns County Jail and Justice Center are moving forward.

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The band pulls out an old favorite after country star Lainey Wilson guest stars in Chicago.

You won't believe the unbelievable deals that are available for a limited time.

Tributes paid to "Mr. Big" personality who helmed 'Power Windows,' 'These Days,' 'Operation: Mindcrime' and others.

I love doing this in the summer when I am about to leave work, to release all the hot air that has built up inside my vehicle as it sits in the hot parking lot.

Did you attend Lakes Jam in Minnesota? Check out the lost and found list on social media to recover your belongings.

A heartwarming tale of Liz Swenson, a St. Cloud native, who selflessly organized donations and support for Waterville flood victims, showcasing the power of unity in challenging times.

The ongoing threat of a nuclear attack on Wisconsin cities: Understanding the tensions between the US and its enemies.

Learn the ins and outs of Illinois license plate laws to avoid costly fines and penalties. Stay informed and compliant!

What can we expect for July after a very wet and cool June? The Climate Prediction Center has released its outlook for the new month.

Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 10.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.31.

Two people died in a crash in western Stearns County.

Do you have an item that has seen it's highest popularity in nearly 15 years?

The 78th annual St. Cloud Fireworks show is this Thursday celebrating the 4th of July.

It will be busy in St. Joseph this week for the annual Joetown Rocks celebration.

There is a summer food drive for the food shelf in St. Joseph.

There are five days of fun in Annandale as they host their annual 4th of July celebration.

Several civic organizations have declared this as "Old Glory Week" in the St. Cloud metro area.

It won't stop all thefts but can help deter crime and maybe catch the bad guys.

School is out, but it's time to look back at which one's went the hardest. We live in a world that only puts focus on negatives and scary stories about the world.

Don't get busted!

This particular firework causes a lot of injuries each year while celebrating.

Granite City Days ends on Sunday with Rock the Park at Lake George