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The St. Cloud Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects of a theft that happened on March 9 on the 4100 block of Division Street. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says the individuals the police are looking to identify are pictured below.

St. Cloud State is asking the city of St. Cloud to rezone the property known as Selke Field. Full story here... This could mean that St. Cloud State would be interested in selling the property. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis appeared on WJON today.

St. Cloud State is offering a program that is saving students money on text books. The program is called Open Educational Resources, and Z-degrees.

The wild turkey hunting season is set to start April 17 in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. The first season is April 17- April 23. That is labeled as A. The rest of season's schedule is below.

Scams in Central Minnesota continue to be a problem. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers indicates the text message or email, that some may have received, indicates that the person's USPS package has arrived at the warehouse.

Paying for parking in downtown St. Cloud has been a source of controversy. St. Joe Mayor Rick Schultz indicates he has received complaints about a lack of available parking in their downtown.

Everyone has a story to tell and this is the story of WJON personality, travel expert and "Stump the Panel" panelist, Mike Smith. Mike grew up in Cottage Grove, just south of St. Paul in the Twin Cities Metro. Mike is the youngest of 4 kids.

The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 2200 block of Roosevelt Road. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says it's a 2023 white Dodge Ram truck with Minnesota license LBE 538.

In the second year of the elementary program, the Sartell-St. Stephen Sabres archery team is heading to the US Western National Tournament. At the state competition last weekend, they placed first in 3D and second in bullseye.

Shopping Malls have undergone some challenges and changes recently. St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON. He says the malls of the 70s and 80s often included movie theaters, restaurants and shops. People would make a day of their experience.

The Liberty Block party lineup has been set. The headliner this year is the Guest Who. They will be making a return trip to the block party. The opening acts include the Rockin' Hollywoods and Mason Dixon Line.

Eden Valley is a small town located in both Stearns and Meeker counties in Central Minnesota. The town's population is 1,027 as of the 2020 census. It can be found along the intersection of Highway 55 and Highway 22.