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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#616236

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#142954

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MN Gets a Smiley Face from Space

12 hours ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Kelly Cordes

Tomorrow, Friday, April 25th, 20205, the heavens just might be smiling down upon you. A 'triple conjunction' is going to occur tomorrow. The planets Venus and Saturn will be aligning in the early morning hours, forming what might look like to some a Smiley Face. :-)As I arrived at work this morning, I saw the alignment, but all I could see from my viewpoint was the crescent moon looking like a smile. It was pretty neat.
Meet Minnesota’s Master of Mini Machinery

1 day ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Kelly Cordes

How many people in life get to turn their hobbies into full-blown careers? Not many. But on occasion, you meet someone who does something unique. Meet Aaron Zenner. Aaron Zenner grew up on a dairy farm. He would tinker around with wood and make toy farm machinery back then. Who knew that it would one day become a full-time career? According to an online article, Zenner makes life-like tractors, semi trucks, and other farm implements out of wood, at 1//16 scale.
Mike+You= Cure: Local Man Making His 6th Grueling Journey For ACS

2 days ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Kelly Cordes

Meet Mike Garland. Mike is no ordinary man. When you meet him, you think of him as the nice guy who lives next door. He doesn't brag. He doesn't complain. Mike has raised over $115,000 for the American Cancer Society, and he's getting ready to make one more trip, and a difficult trip at that. A trip that will begin on June 1st, 2025. I met Mike many years ago and interviewed him about a trip he was making to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
'Sage & Salvage' Debuts This Weekend In St. Cloud

3 days ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Kelly Cordes

A new store is coming to the East side of St. Cloud. Sage & Salvage will be opening soon and is located at 413 East St. Germain in St. Cloud. The first big Pop-Up Sale will be happening this weekend. Friday, April 25th from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday April 26th from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, April 27th, 11 am to 4 pm. This curated pop-up store has an eclectic mix of items that come from the creativity and effort of local talented artisans and discerning resellers.
Farmers' Markets Are Back, Minnesota-Bring a Basket!

3 days ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Kelly Cordes

Spring is here! Spring brings rain, rain brings flowers, and when we have both, I start looking for farmers ' markets! I began my search to find out when our area Markets will be opening. Take a look and mark your calendar for your favorites!The St. Cloud Area Farmers Market will be open from May through October in the Lady Slipper lot in downtown St. Cloud. The hours will be from 8 am until noon every Saturday.
What is the Most Common Scam Targeting Minnesotans?

4 days ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com

A new report reveals the most common scam in Minnesota -- the fake shipping notice text -- and why so many people are falling for it. Here’s what to watch for in your inbox or text messages.
Taste Award-Winning Brews At Sunken Ship This Weekend

6 days ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Kelly Cordes

It is going to be a busy weekend for families. If you are looking for a little adult time before all the family arrives, you might want to stop by Sunken Ship Brewery in Princeton, Minnesota, as they have something else to celebrate. Sunken Ship Brewery just took home some amazing awards, and THIS weekend they want to share those very special victories with you. The Minnesota Craft Beer Guild is held in Minneapolis every year.
From Blackouts To Jerseys: A Week Of Laughter At Royalton Schools

6 days ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Paul Shea

If you've got a student that goes to a Royalton Public School, I hope your student was having as much fun as the staff was this week. Royalton Public Schools was sharing photos all week long of how staff were dressing for Undercover Spirit Week, and I gotta say the smiles gave away how much fun it was.
The Cordes' Awards -Meet Paula Woischke: A Leader In Senior Advocacy

6 days ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Kelly Cordes

It's the second week of the Cordes' Awards. The Cordes' Awards are a way for me to thank all of the great people in central Minnesota who have contributed and helped me find amazing guests and information for "It Matters with Kelly Cordes' on WJON from 10 to noon weekdays. Last week, you had the chance to meet Jim Grabinski and Mike Smith, otherwise known as 'The Travel Guys' in central Minnesota.
How Xcel Energy Is Managing The Tritium Leak Situation

6 days ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Paul Shea

Xcel Energy is still working to contain the tritium that leaked from the Nuclear Power facility in Monticello. The leak, which occurred two years ago, is still affecting areas around the plant. Earlier this week, the power company noted that tritium was detected in monitoring wells closer to the Mississippi River. Here's what Xcel had to say in a release sent to residents in the Monticello area, as shared by the City of Monticello on social media.