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
DHS Fines St. Cloud Children’s Home $1,000
The St. Cloud Children's Home has been fined $1,000 by the Minnesota Department of Human Services after an investigation found that it took eight days to get medical care for a child with a broken finger.
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.
St. Anthony’s Church: A Hidden Stearns County Gem [VIDEO]
The small and humble town of St. Anthony: home of just about 90 people. Driving near corn fields and through its dusty dirt roads just a few miles to the northwest of Albany, you can spot a building from miles away.
Melrose Man Killed in Tractor Accident
Authorities say a Melrose man died when he was trapped underneath a tractor. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says they were called to a farm just after 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday.
Superintendent: New Tech and Updated Apollo Will Cost Roughly $142 Million
Funds for a new Tech High School and for updates to Apollo High School will likely return to the ballot for St. Cloud area voters this November. On Thursday, Superintendent Willie Jett proposed a roughly $138 referendum to bring to the ballot this fall.
Becker Man Charged With 20+ Tax Felonies
The Sherburne County Attorney's Office is charging a Becker man with 23 tax-related felonies. A news release from the Minnesota Department of Revenue says Jared Brigmon is charged with 13 counts of making retail sales after revocation of a permit
Sartell-St. Stephen School Board Chair Durrwachter Resigns
Sartell-St. Stephen school board chair Krista Durrwachter resigned from the board on Tuesday morning. Durrwachter was elected to the board in 2012 and was elected board chair in 2015.
You Can Vote For a New Minnesota License Plate
Three finalists for a new Minnesota license plate were revealed on Monday - and you get to pick your favorite.
WJON In Depth: Oil Trains and St. Cloud’s Risk on the Rails [VIDEO]
In 2013 an oil train derailment killed 47 people in Lac Megantic Quebec and leveled a downtown overnight.....The same Bakken Crude Oil passes through backyards in St. Cloud. WJON investigated: does St. Cloud have a plan for an oil train derailment?
Police: Four Arrested After Fight Near Lake George Bathrooms
Four people were arrested after St. Cloud Police say they had a fight by the bathrooms at Lake George. The incident happened just after 11:00 p.m on Saturday.
Safety Center Teaches Central MN Schools on Disaster Response
If severe weather or an active shooter threatens a school, what are steps that need to take place to keep students and teachers safe? Administrators from several Central Minnesota schools heard a presentation on Thursday at Avon Elementary from the Minnesota School Safety Center, which is part of the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security.