Paul Shea

Minnesota

Broadcaster and Operations Manager at WWJO-FM (St. Cloud, MN)

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Articles

Koozies: The Small Detail That Makes A Big Difference At Summer Shows

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Paul Shea

Summer in the land of 10,000 lakes means sunshine, mosquitoes, and outdoor music. When you are about to go to an outdoor summer concert, there are some things you can prepare for and bring with you, but not always get inside the venue. Bug spray, signs, chairs, and umbrellas are some examples of things that you can have in the car, but aren't allowed to bring into most venues.
The 10 Spot's Grand Reopening Is Set To Bring The Party Back To Royalton

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Paul Shea

Turn off the lights if you're the last one to leave town in August, as a longtime fixture in Royalton has new owners and they are planning a party! A Grand Reopening celebration will be happening August 2nd at the 10 Spot! Meet The New Owners In a post announcing the new owners by Falcon National Bank, "James and his wife have helped out in the bar over the past years and are looking forward to taking over this establishment and getting more acquainted with the community." James and Dolly...
Why Garages Become Summer Hangouts In Minnesota Communities

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Paul Shea

Picture this: it's a nice summer day, maybe a little on the warm side, and as you drive through your neighborhood, you realize that many garage doors are up, and there are solo occupants sitting just inside the garage, some cracking a few cold ones, other just relaxing listening to music, or have the garage TV on. Socially acceptable loitering or is it just being a Minnesotan?
Get Ready, Minnesota! Lane Splitting Is The New Norm For Bikers Hitting The Road

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Paul Shea

Starting on July 1st, Minnesota drivers must be extra cautious when approaching a stoplight and/or changing lanes. Lane splitting will be legal starting on July 1st, meaning motorcyclists will be able to share/pass in a lane with traffic, as well as filter to the front of traffic at a stoplight, meaning Minnesota motorists will REALLY have to share the road. What is 'Lane Splitting' & Filtering?
Construction Can't Stop The Party At Lincoln Depot, Celebrating A Milestone Year

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Paul Shea

This year marks the 35th year that this East Side St. Cloud bar has been open, serving up the fun, to go along with food and libations. The Lincoln Depot, located at the corner of 7th Street SE and Lincoln Avenue, has been a cozy hangout for all who stop by. From Dew Drop To DepotThe Lincoln Depot has been in existence since 1990, when it was bought from the Grelsen family, and it was transformed from a 3.2 beer joint with a flat roof to what it is now.
Why St. Cloud Is Minnesota's Top Signal City For Business Trends

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Paul Shea

Change. It's hard to deal with, but the world is constantly doing just that, changing. A recent business survey ranked St. Cloud as the top Minnesota city in terms of seeing change happen in real time in terms of business models and shifts. So what is a 'signal city', and how did St. Cloud get to be #1 in Minnesota? What is a 'signal city'? When you think of the term signal city, what comes to mind?
New Restaurant Being Planned For Sartell - Opening In August

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Paul Shea

A new restaurant is coming to the St. Cloud area, with plans to open in August. Local area businesses are just as excited about the prospect of a new dining option as potential customers. Here's what we know about the new restaurant, Mr. D's, that is set to open in Sartell this August. A new dining option for Central MinnesotansLast week, Mr. D's announced on social media that it would be coming to the City of Sartell.
Get Ready, Minnesota, Busch Light Lime Is Making A Splash This Summer

1 week ago | quickcountry.com | Paul Shea

A new flavor of Busch Light is on the way to Minnesota, as well as the rest of the country. After the success of reviving Busch Light Apple this spring, and Busch Light fans having the option of getting Peach, the beer maker is bringing something new to beer coolers across Central Minnesota....Busch Light Lime.
Get Ready, Minnesota, Busch Light Lime Is Making A Splash This Summer

1 week ago | squatchrocks.com | Paul Shea

A new flavor of Busch Light is on the way to Minnesota, as well as the rest of the country. After the success of reviving Busch Light Apple this spring, and Busch Light fans having the option of getting Peach, the beer maker is bringing something new to beer coolers across Central Minnesota....Busch Light Lime.
Catch The Buzz: Perch Are Biting And Anglers Are Reeling Them In This Weekend

1 week ago | 1037theloon.com | Paul Shea

If you are feeling the urge to get out on an area lake, the good news is that so far this spring/summer, the bite has been pretty good across most lakes in the area. If you are a fan of Perch, it seems this is prime time to land a few, as it appears the Perch bite is picking up. Mud Flats Holding Some BIG FishI like to click through the various fish reports from area lakes, and it seems that if you can locate some mud in ~20' of water, you could be minutes away from hooking some big fish.