WJON-AM/FM (St. Cloud, MN)

WJON (1240 AM kHz) is a St. Cloud, Minnesota radio station that broadcasts a News/Talk format. It is owned by Townsquare Media and faces competition from KNSI, which is part of Leighton Broadcasting, as well as WCCO and KTLK from Minneapolis. Additionally, listeners can tune in to WJON on FM translator W237EU at 95.3 in St. Cloud. The station's studios are situated at 640 Lincoln Avenue SE, on the eastern side of St. Cloud, where they operate alongside other Townsquare stations in the area.

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#126236

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#24814

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#272

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Klobuchar Raises Concerns Over Food Assistance As Congress Debates Funding Changes

1 day ago | wjon.com | Tim Lyon

It's weird to hear your hometown grocery store shouted out on national TV as an example in the on-going reconciliation bill debate in Congress.. But that's exactly what happened Wednesday night when U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar appeared on MSNBC's "The Briefing with Jen Psaki" and cited St. Cloud-based Coborn's regional grocery store chain.
One Person Hurt In Two Vehicle Crash in Wright County

2 days ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

ST. MICHAEL (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Wright County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened on Tuesday at about 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 241 and Melby Avenue in St. Michael. Twenty-one-year-old Daniel Alexander of Golden Valley was taken to North Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Forty-two-year-old Eric Hermes of St. Michael was not hurt.
District 742 Welcome Center, Transitional Services Moving

2 days ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

WAITE Park (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud Area School District's Welcome Center and Transitional Services are moving. The district says, in order to accommodate growing programs in Early Childhood and Adult Basic Education, the programs are moving to the District Administration Office at 1201 Second Street South in Waite Park.
Update: Alexandria Police Identify Walmart Stabbing Suspect

3 days ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

ALEXANDRIA (WJON News) -- The Alexandria police department has identified the man who allegedly stabbed a stranger inside the Walmart store. Read More: Suspect In Custody After Stabbing At Alexandria Walmart |Twenty-eight-year-old Torrian Burt of South Bend, Indiana, was arrested in Alexandria on Saturday morning. He is currently in custody at the Douglas County Jail on Felony Level 2nd Degree Assault.
Princess The Shepherd Mix Is Ready To Bring Joy To Your Life

3 days ago | wjon.com | Tim Lyon

This 2-year-old shepherd mix is a real ham for the camera. (Just look at that cute face.)Princess weighs just under 60 pounds -- so she's a big girl. She's spayed and chipped and ready to go home from the Tri-County Humane Society with the right family. Staffers say Princess is a loving puppers with a tender heart. She's kind of shy, enjoys walks and loves to be outside. She was fostered for a time and is reported to be good with kids and other dogs.
Stearns History Museum Announces Next Free Fix-It Clinic

3 days ago | wjon.com | Lee Voss

WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- The Stearns History Museum is holding its next free fix-it clinic Friday. It will be held at the Paramount Center for the Arts Technical Site at 248 33rd Avenue South in Waite Park. The free clinic is being held in partnership with the museum and Reuse Minnesota. Repair help will be available for small appliances, electronics, toys, and woodworking. No pre-registration is required, and up to two items will be repaired on a first-come, first-served basis.
St. Cloud Community Policing Agreement Annual Meeting on Thursday

3 days ago | wjon.com | Lee Voss

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud Human Rights Commission and the St. Cloud Police Department are holding their annual Community Policing Agreement meeting on Thursday. Members of the community are invited to the St. Cloud Police Department from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.The purpose of the public meeting is to report mutual issues and to continue moving forward with community policing, evaluate the effectiveness of the agreement, and enhance community relations.
Suspect Dies In Officer Involved Shooting In Paynesville

3 days ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

PAYNESVILLE (WJON News) -- A suspect died in an officer-involved shooting in Paynesville. Police Chief Paul Wegner says the incident started at about 9:00 p.m. Monday when they received a report of a domestic dispute involving a man and a woman on the 600 block of Stearns Avenue. Officers were told the man was armed with a gun. Deputies with the Stearns County Sheriff's Office and officers with the Cold Spring and Paynesville Police Departments responded.
GREAT Theatre's Summer Camps Are Filling Up Fast—don’t Miss Out On The Creativity

3 days ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- GREAT Theatre is offering a new opportunity for kids this summer. They are holding four-day Improv Camps at the Sartell Community Center June 16th through the 20th, and June 30th through July 3rd. GREAT Executive Director Lacey Schirmers says they still have some spots left in their previously announced theater camps, but they are filling up fast. We currently have about 830 that are registered. That will continue to grow over the next month.
PUD Amendment Denied For St. Cloud Retailer

4 days ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud City Council has joined the Planning Commission and denied a request to amend a PUD to the Centennial Plaza. Read More: St. Cloud's Wild Weed Faces Challenges For Cannabis Sales Expansion |Cannabinoid and THC retailer Wild Weed Welcome Wellness was asking for the amendment so they could apply for a state license to sell the stronger cannabis products as well. The City Council held a public hearing during its meeting on Monday night.