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St. Cloud Man to be Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

Jim Maurice — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 05:27:00 +0000

Six men will be inducted into the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend. One of the inductees is St. Cloud's Bob Karn.

Sartell Hosts a Free Martial Arts Seminar Today

Ricky Woods — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:29:19 +0000

Martial Arts can help you achieve good mind and body health and today there’s a free seminar for people interested in all styles of martial arts. The Quan Li K’an Martial Arts group of Central Minnesota is hosting a free outdoor Martial Arts Seminar today at 416 12th Street North in Sartell. The seminar will [...]

Random Facts About the United States Olympic Team

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:39:15 +0000

The Olympics have already started…sort of. Here are some random facts about some of this year’s U.S. Olympic team. The United States delegation is made up of 530 athletes. There are 269 females and 261 males and that’s only because our men’s soccer team didn’t make it. We will be competing in 246 of the [...]

Random Facts About the London Olympics

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:47:25 +0000

The opening ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympic Games is coming up on Friday. Here are a few random facts about the London Olympics. In the summer of 1858, there was a smell that fell over the city. It was untreated sewage in the River Thames that nearly incapacitated London. That event inspired Parliament to [...]

Scooby Doo & Spiderman Coming To St. Cloud Soon!

Ty James — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:04:16 +0000

MIX 94.9 is always glad to be out at Joe Faber Field with the St. Cloud Rox – and coming up very soon, are a couple of nights that you won’t want to miss. I can’t even tell you how long I’ve been a fan of Scooby Doo. OK, I’ve always had a bit of [...]

The Mix is Ready to Rox

Chad Taylor — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:35:43 +0000

Being a baseball fan, I'm very excited the Mix is partnering with the St. Cloud Rox for some exciting home games this year. Were a little over a week away from the home opener on Saturday June 2nd against the Mankato MoonDogs at the Municipal Athletic Complex / Joe Faber Field in St. Cloud. With a fresh new look and talente

Kim LARDashian and Kris HAMphries Are The Saints New Mascots

Ricky Woods — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:43:20 +0000

The Saint Paul Saints just have too much fun. Yesterday they announced their new mascots to kick off the 2012 baseball season and they are a match made in pig heaven. The Saints have the whole romantic story on their website, Their eyes met across the sty. The courtship began. Now these two love birds [...]

Who Is the 'Piggyback Bandit' and Why Is He Acting So Creepy at High School Sporting Events?

Kathy Landin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:53:46 +0000

There is a short, 240-pound man who will show up at high school sporting events, do things on the sidelines to help the team, then talk someone into giving him a piggyback ride and leave. No, it’s not a joke.

He started this practice in 2008 on the West Coast, but continues it to this day and recently turned up in North Dakota.

Wild Dedicate Hockey Day Minnesota To Jack Jablonski

Peter K — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:14:57 +0000

Injured high school hockey players Jenna Privette and Jack Jablonski have both been on our minds over the last few weeks, and many of us have been showing support with Facebook Profile picture changes or wearing hockey apparel. But the Minnesota Wild have decided to take it a step further

2012 Minnesota Twins Winter Caravan Tickets On Sale Starting Tomorrow

Mix 94.9 — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:26:47 +0000

Tickets to this year's Twins Winter Caravan go on sale TOMORROW (January 5th, 2012) at 10am. Tickets are $6 for Adults, Kids 5 and under are free with a paid adult. Tickets are only available at the Mix 94-9 Studios.

Revere, Span Coming To St. Cloud For Caravan

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:06:43 +0000

The Twins announced their plans for the Twins Winter Caravan in January. The Caravan will stop in St. Cloud on Wednesday January 25 at the Rivers Edge Convention Center (St. Cloud Civic Center). The group coming to St. Cloud includes current outfielders Denard Span, Ben Revere and Rene Tosoni, former Twin Tony Oliva, broadcaster Dick [...]

SCSU's Underwood Is Coach Of The Year Finalist

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:08:45 +0000

St. Cloud State football coach Scott Underwood is one of 5 finalists for the Division II 2011 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award. Underwood led the Huskies to their 2nd straight NCAA Division II tournament appearance this season and finished with a 9-3 record. SCSU lost to Wayne State (Michigan) in the first round [...]

CLC Boys Hoops Preview – Apollo Repeat Won't Be Easy!

Ty James — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:57:34 +0000

Last year was one of those kind of years that just doesn't come around very often, no matter who you are. The kind of season where you know from day one, that you are without question, the best team in your; conference, league, division, area, etc. That's how it was for the Apollo Eagles last season.

Vikings Game Will Be Televised

Peter K — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:08:27 +0000

So you thought you had to have satellite or the big expensive NFL cable package to catch the Vikes this week? Not any more-

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Spartans Win State Football Championship!

Ty James — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:24:06 +0000

The ROCORI Spartans knew it wouldn't be easy. They were also well aware that most of the 'experts' picked Bemidji to beat them in Saturday's 4A Championship Game.

Believe it! ROCORI Wins – Faces Bemidji For The State 4A Championship!

Ty James — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:18:00 +0000

The ROCORI Spartans beat Hill-Murray on Saturday, in a very exciting and entertaining football game, 37-35, to advance to the state championship game. They will play the undefeated Bemidji Lumberjacks, who were super impressive themselves, this weekend in beating Mankato West. The Spartans will be the decided underdog for a third straight week.

Little Girl Freaks Out About the Vikings – Funny Friday [VIDEO]

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:55:22 +0000

I’m sure we all felt a little like this after the Monday Night Football stomping that the Vikings got courtesy of the Green Bay Packers, but this girl is really, really mad and isn’t afraid to show it.

Hill-Murray Will Be A Challenge On And Off The Field For Spartans!

Ty James — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:39:04 +0000

The ROCORI Spartans quest for a state championship takes an interesting twist, this week. It’s not surprising that they are going to run into a very powerful, well-coached team, from the Metro area. That’s exactly what you would expect in the state 4A semi final game. But just as surprised as others around the state [...]

Rocori Leaves No Doubt – Wins Section Football Championship!

Ty James — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:52:14 +0000

There should no longer be any non-believers in our greater St. Cloud area. There is no question who the best high school football team in Central Minnesota is – the Rocori Spartans – and it’s not even close. On Saturday night, the Spartans easily beat their long time conference rivals, Sartell-St. Stephen, 37-13, to win [...]

Swim With an Olympian [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:01:10 +0000

Gold medalist Peter Vanderkaay is hosting a swim clinic next Thursday at the St. Cloud YMCA and it's your chance to get tips and a damp autograph from one of the world's biggest aquatic heroes.