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wjon.com | Paul Habstritt
AUSTIN (WJON News) -- The end of the school year is here for most colleges and universities, and that means summer internship opportunities. Minnesota's Hormel Foods has 95 interns from 50 schools across the country joining them. One of those interns is St. Cloud State University Junior Spencer Lundberg. He will be interning in Production Management at Hormel's Willmar facility.
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wjon.com | Paul Habstritt
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJON News) -- A St. John's Prep student has advanced to the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Eighth grader Emmaline Bushman advanced through four additional rounds on Wednesday and is one of 57 students remaining.
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wjon.com | Paul Habstritt
The summer festivals are starting to kick in, which means there is even more to do in St. Cloud and around the state. WJON has already given you the lowdown on Music in the Park starting Sunday in Rockville, and the Stearns History Museum's 20th Century Car show on Thursday. Don't forget about the St. Cloud Rox Home Opener on Friday, and Pioneer Place on 5th's live season wrapping up.
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1 week ago | 
wjon.com | Paul Habstritt
WASHINGTON D.C. (WJON News) -- A local eighth grader has advanced in the Scripps National Spelling Bee taking place this week. On Tuesday, St. John's Prep's Emmaline Bushman advanced out the the first round of 243 contestants by correctly spelling the word chevre. PHOTO courtesy of Brendon Bushman and Resource Training and Solutions. 42 kids were eliminated from the first round.
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wjon.com | Paul Habstritt
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A local police department has added two new officers as part of a new initiative to reach their community in times of need. The St. Cloud Police Department (SCPD) has added two therapy dogs to help work with those who are experiencing a mental health crisis or may find a sense of calm in interacting with the animals. River and Laker started with SCPD in May and are both fully certified to work with officers on calls for service and community engagement events.
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wjon.com | Paul Habstritt
SUN PRAIRIE, WI (WJON News) -- Two Central Minnesota schools have received a grant to support agricultural education. Compeer Financial has awarded $4,000 grants to 21 Minnesota schools as part of its Agriculture Education and Classroom Equipment Grant Program, including Becker and ROCORI High Schools. Becker will use the funds for a hydroponics system and plants. ROCORI will use the grant money to purchase a meat scale, drones, and a label maker.
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wjon.com | Paul Habstritt
TWO RIVERS TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A Memorial Day crash in Morrison County sent one person to the hospital. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says they received a call around 3:40 p.m. about a two-vehicle crash near Bowlus. Authorities say a vehicle driven by 52-year-old Brenda Czech of Bowlus and a vehicle driven by 53-year-old Samuel Zenk of Monticello were both going south on 120th Avenue. Czech slowed down to make a left turn onto 20th Street and was hit from behind by Zenk.
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wjon.com | Paul Habstritt
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- A Minnesota arts award is making its return after a six-year hiatus. The Ordway Center for Performing Arts has opened applications for the Sally Awards and introduced a new Arts Legacy honor. PHOTO courtesy of the Ordway Center for Performing Arts. The 28th Annual Sally Awards celebrate Minnesota's artists, educators, leaders, and changemakers who boost the state's cultural makeup through their dedication to the arts.
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wjon.com | Paul Habstritt
ROCKVILLE (WJON News) -- Another area music festival has announced its lineup for 2025. Music in the Park has unveiled the nine acts for the run of shows this summer. The season kicks off with Julio Goldstein on June 1st. Some of the other acts for this year include Highway 23 on June 15th, MoeDell & Company on July 13th, Michael Shynes on August 24th, and Kat Blue closes out the season on September 21st.
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1037theloon.com | Paul Habstritt
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- A new restaurant specializing in chicken wings is coming to Waite Park. Wingstop will be located at 132 2nd Street South next to the Smoke Shop & Cigar Depot once it is open. Paul Habstritt, WJONPaul Habstritt, WJONWaite Park's Planning & Community Development Director Jon Noerenberg says the city received a permit application package for Wingstop in late January, and permits were approved in mid-March.
