St. Cloud has always been a second home to me. After growing up in the town of Paynesville, I moved to Sartell to begin my college career at St. Cloud State University, majoring in Mass Communications. In my time there I mostly focused on the television side of things, spending most of my time with the campus television station UTVS. While at UTVS I did many roles such as news anchor, reporter and sports anchor for our many live newscasts. I even did play by play for the football and basketball games that we had televised. However, I didn’t just limit myself to television. While putting myself through school I worked with Leighton Broadcasting in their sports department, doing many things behind the scenes and over the air. Upon my graduation from St. Cloud State in 2012, I began to find that first opportunity to enter the broadcast journalism world and to my excitement landed here at WJON as a field reporter/news anchor. I love what I do and can honestly say that I never think of my job as work. While I cover all news in our listening area, my main beats are Waite Park, Sartell, Sartell-St. Stephen School District, Rice and Arts/Entertainment. I am also the host of Rush Hour weeknights from 5p-6pm. Feel free to message me for any possible story ideas. Outside of the news room my pastimes include sports, music, hanging with my family and just enjoying the great Minnesota weather.
Alex Svejkovsky
Dental Grant Helps Brings Healthy Smiles to Area Youth
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is giving kids healthy smiles thanks to a recent grant.
Baby’s on Broadway Earns SBA Woman-Owned Business of the Year
A local baby boutique has received a special award.
Longtime Downtown St. Cloud Jewelry Store To Close
A staple in downtown St. Cloud will soon be closing.
The Weekender: Crossroads Carnival, Chastity Brown and More!
There is plenty to see and do this weekend around central Minnesota.
Meal Program Aims to Minimize Food Waste in Schools
School districts across the state are working toward reducing food waste when it comes to menu planning and meal service.
Cold Spring Approves Purchase Agreement for New Fire Station Site
The city of Cold Spring has formally approved the site of the new fire station.
UPDATE: BCA Investigating After Body Found in St. Cloud Park
Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead near a path inside of Heritage Park.
The Weekender: Arts Underground, 5th Avenue Block Party, and More!
Get out and try something new this weekend.
Sauk Centre Man Pleads Guilty For Role In ATV Fatal
A Sauk Centre man has pleaded guilty for his role in an ATV crash that killed another man in August 2021.
BCA Identifies Suspect, Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has released additional details on the officer-involved shooting that killed Deputy Josh Owen.
Inadvertent Panic Alarm Results in Lockdown of CentraCare-Sartell
CentraCare - Sartell was placed in a brief lockdown Wednesday morning.
One Hurt in Three Vehicle Crash in St. Joseph
One person was hurt in a three vehicle crash near St. Joseph Tuesday morning.