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A Look At St. Cloud's Historic Prison Wall, Built With Inmate Labor, Is The 2nd Longest
1+ hour, 50+ 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…...
Remembering Denny Johannes: From Farm Life To Military Service
1+ week, 1+ day ago (590+ words) Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11: 30am on June 12, 2026, at Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Rockville, Minnesota. Dennis (Denny, Dan) Roland Johannes, age 91, died on June 8th, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, Minnesota. Entombment and private…...
New Workforce Pell Program Opens Doors For Minnesotans In High-demand Job Training
1+ week, 4+ day ago (194+ words) ST. PAUL (WJON News) --College students looking to get a leg up and higher learning institutions looking to help them have a new way to connect. The Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) has launched its new Workforce Pell Program....
New FAME Chapter In Central Minnesota Aims To Close Manufacturing Skills Gap
2+ week, 1+ day ago (229+ words) WJON Central Minnesota Secures $50, 000 Grant For Future Manufacturing Talent ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Central Minnesota has received a grant to help train the next generation of manufacturers. Greater St. Cloud has been awarded a $50, 000 FAME Catalyst Grant from the National…...
Why Minnesota's School Funding Amendment Matters For Education
2+ week, 2+ day ago (242+ words) UNDATED (WJON News) --Schools across the state could receive a financial lift this fall. People will vote on a state constitutional amendment to provide schools with additional money from a land trust fund. The Minnesota Alter Management and Investment Policies…...
St. Cloud's Summer Booklet Offers Engaging Learning Experiences For All Ages
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (392+ words) ST. CLOUD (WJON News) --The St. Cloud Community Education summer booklet is available now. Adult Enrichment Coordinator Dan Stoterau says a new class they are offering is "Beginner Dungeons & Dragons". It's sort of a role-playing game where you create a…...
St. Cloud Diocese Plans Pension Overhaul After Funding Shortfall Is Revealed
3+ week, 6+ day ago (428+ words) WJON What The Diocese Is Doing About Underfunded Pensions Pension plans for employees and former employees for the St. Cloud Catholic Diocese were informed last summer that their plans were under funded by Christian Brothers of Illinois. St. Cloud Diocese…...
What's Next For Waite Park? Insights From The City Address
4+ week, 1+ day ago (318+ words) WAITE PARK (WJON News) --It's time to build for the future and the next generation. That was the message at the Waite Park State of the City Address on Wednesday. The City emphasized its investment in technology and staff, such…...
Hops And History: Women In Printing Takes Center Stage At Pantown Brewing Company
1+ mon, 22+ hour ago (210+ words) ST. CLOUD (WJON News) --Grab a pint of beer and learn a little bit about the history of printing. The Stearns County History Museum is hosting another Hops and History event this Thursday. The topic is titled "Mary Bruno and…...
Governor Walz Signs Law To Boost Fraud-fighting Efforts In Minnesota
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (206+ words) WJON New Inspector General Office Set To Combat Fraud In Minnesota ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- A Minnesota bill designed to help protect the state against fraud became law on Friday. Governor Tim Walz signed the bill to create the Office…...