Became a member of the WJON crew during the summer of 2013. Reporting on education, local business, Cold Spring and St. Joseph. Reach out to me with your story ideas and feedback: Dan@wjon.com or 320-257-7205. Always love hearing from listeners and the community. Outside of news I enjoy running outdoors, reading a good book, watching the Twins and Vikings break my heart, traveling and spending time with friends and family. Recent St. Cloud State graduate.
Dan DeBaun
Former SCSU Track Athlete Qualifies For Rio Olympics
A former St. Cloud State University track and field standout has qualified for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. Heather Miller-Koch finished in 2nd place in the heptathlon during the U.S. Track and Field Trials
Benton County Sheriff: Be Safe and Careful Playing Pokemon Go
If you've noticed more people wandering around glued to their smartphones - it's likely due to the new Pokemon Go! App. Some players have been hurt because they were paying too much attention to their phone screen and not enough attention to where they were going.
St. Cloud Based Aviation Unit Being Deployed to Afghanistan [VIDEO]
Nearly 20 soldiers from the National Guard’s B Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment based in St. Cloud, are deploying for a nine-month mission to Afghanistan.
Rumor Mill Turns After Severe Weather Keeps Breaking Up Near St. Cloud
Severe weather rumors are circulating in Central Minnesota communities after a couple recent storm systems have weakened over the St. Cloud metro. Does it seem like severe weather always misses St. Cloud?
Movie in The Park Showing in St. Joseph Tuesday
You can enjoy a nice evening outdoors with a movie in the park in St. Joseph on Tuesday. Hotel Transylvania 2 will be showing at Millstream Park starting at dusk (9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.).
Stearns County Issues Clarification on Weather Sirens
With May and June proving to be active weather months, Stearns County is issuing some clarification on their procedures for sounding the outdoor sirens. Some listeners calling into WJON on Sunday night did mention that they were confused about the timing of the weather sirens.
Ample Food and Fun Lined Up For Rapids River Days
Great food, fun and entertainment is coming to Sauk Rapids for their 13th annual Rapids River Days festival. The festivities begin Thursday at 7:00 p.m. with the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Pageant.
10th Annual Granite City Days Kicks-Off This Week
There will be absolutely no shortage of summertime outdoor festivities in St. Cloud this week. St. Cloud is launching its 10th annual Granite City Days festivities on Thursday with the St. Cloud State University Lemonade Art Fair from11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
UPDATE: GNP Company Fires Employee Responsible for Recall
GNP Company says they have fired the employee who is responsible for their recent chicken recall. GNP in Cold Spring has recalled 55,608 pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated.
Fresh and Local: New Rice Farmer’s Market Kicks Off Tuesday
Fresh and local foods are coming to a new farmers market in Rice on Tuesday. The Rice Farmer's Market will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Park on Main and Division Street.
Tim Hortons Coffee and Donuts Coming to Minnesota
You'll be able to stop for a coffee or donut at a Tim Hortons in Minnesota in the near future. The company that owns Tim Hortons (Restaurant Brands International INC.) says in a news release that they've reached a deal to expand and grow the restaurant in Minnesota.
St. Cloud Walmart Evacuated For Bomb Threat
The St. Cloud Walmart was briefly evacuated due to a bomb threat on Monday afternoon. St. Cloud Assistant Police Chief Jeff Oxton says the call came in just after 1:50 p.m.