WWJO-FM (St. Cloud, MN)

WWJO (98.1 FM) is a country music radio station based in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It is part of Townsquare Media. The station shares its studio space with other Townsquare stations and is situated at 640 Lincoln Avenue SE, on the east side of St. Cloud. With a powerful 100,000-watt transmitter and a towering 1,000-foot antenna, WWJO broadcasts from northern Benton County, reaching a wide audience throughout central Minnesota.

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Morrison County Gets Lifesaving LUCAS CPR Device

1 day ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Lee Voss

LITTLE FALLS (WJON News) -- The Morrison County Sheriff's Office is getting a new piece of life-saving equipment thanks to a pilot project at the University of Minnesota Medical School. The Center for Resuscitation Medicine is donating an automated CPR device called LUCAS to the sheriff's office. The device provides continuous chest compressions to patients experiencing cardiac arrest. Manual chest compressions can be physically exhausting and have varied effectiveness.
Stearns County Prosecutor Appointed as Judge in Little Falls

2 days ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Lee Voss

ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- A top prosecutor in the Stearns County Attorney's Office is leaving her post to become a judge. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has appointed Meriel Lester to a vacant seat on the bench in Morrison County. Lester will replace Judge Leonard Weiler, who is retiring. She'll be chambered in Little Falls. Lester is the Assistant Chief of the Criminal Division of the Stearns County Attorney's Office. She has worked extensively on intimate partner violence and other personal crimes.
Sartell's Pinecone Road To Close For Church Facilities Extension

2 days ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Lee Voss

SARTELL (WJON News) -- The Waters Church expansion project in Sartell will close Pinecone Road in that area and force traffic to detour. The utility extension to that expansion will close Pinecone Road between 12th Street North and 27th Street North. The detour will be via 12th Street North over to County Road 1 and back to 27th Street North. Pinecone Road is scheduled to close on Friday and reopen by July 4th. More From 98.1 Minnesota's New Country
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?
Esera Tuaolo Is Set To Light Up St. Joseph With A Vibrant Pride Kickoff Party This Weekend

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Jim Maurice

ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) -- There is a Pride event this Sunday in St. Joseph. Former Minnesota Viking Esera Tuaolo is hosting a "Hate Is Wrong Pride Kick Off Party" at The House Food and Tap. Tuaolo owns 98 Hawaiian Grill at The House. I have DJ Mad Mardigan from The Timberwolves coming and spinning, I'll be performing as well, we're going to have a drag show. The show starts at 4:00 p.m. and goes until 7:00 p.m. It's for all ages, and all are welcome.
Rain Boosts Fishing Fun In Central Minnesota, Get Ready To Cast Your Lines

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Jay Caldwell

The recent rainfalls in Central Minnesota have changed the fishing outlook in the area. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says the water levels are higher which has led to access of runoff areas like channels, inlets, outlets and culverts on lakes and rivers. Schmitt says these runoff areas naturally attract fish. He explains walleyes will check out these areas to feed. Schmitt indicates you don't always need a boat to access these areas.
Local Veterans Find New Job Opportunities With Business Partnerships

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Jay Caldwell

St. Cloud V.A. is cooperating with local businesses to find job opportunities for veterans in the St. Cloud area. Tiffany Stang and Jeffrey Swann are both Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists at the St. Cloud V.A. Stang says they are there to help veterans find employment and volunteer opportunities. She explains they know our mental health can be adversely affected when we don't have work so finding jobs for veterans is very important.
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?