Central MN

The U.S. Department of Energy grant will help fund the construction of two iron-air battery systems near retiring coal power plants – one at the Comanche Generating Station in Pueblo, Colorado, and the other at the Sherburne County Generating Station in Becker.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm head east Friday night for a matchup with St. Francis. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on AM 1390 and FM 93.9 Granite City Sports.

The stadium upgrade includes a resurfaced track, artificial turf field, video scoreboard, and new pathway lighting.

Sherburne County is the latest governmental entity to ban cannabis products in its parks and public places.

I have been a victim of a scam on facebook. The facebook page "jaycaldwellmorningshow" was not setup by me or WJON and is an imposter page. This scam asks people to register by giving their information and claims they have won a cash prize.

September is Suicide Awareness Month. I was joined on WJON by St. Cloud V.A. Suicide Prevention Coordinator Jinae Plumhoff and St. Cloud V.A. Public Affairs Officer Barry Venable on WJON. Plumhoff highlighted how to help prevent suicide in this community.

Sherburne County homeowners are expected to see a property tax increase.

At the city council meeting Tuesday night, the council approved a preliminary levy of $10,153,148, or a 3.46% increase.

A Waite Park man faces a felony assault charge after a road rage incident on Sunday.

A number of small Minnesota communities will benefit from $24-million in Small Cities Development Program grants