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Learning and the ways people learn has changed quite a bit in the past few years. St. Cloud State has grown their online MBA program (Masters of Business Administration) over the past few months.

Ice fishing conditions in Central Minnesota haven't been great this year and the recent snowfall has dealt our area lakes another blow. That according to Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News who joined me on WJON. He says we're starting over on these lakes.

Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum expects a major announcement next week of an anchor tenant into the River Crossing commercial development along Highway 15 and County Road 1.

The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting many stolen vehicles in the past week. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers joined me on WJON.

Barden Park, originally named Central Park, is the oldest park in St. Cloud. In fact Central Park existed before St. Cloud was a city. The park was known as Central Park from 1855 until 1938 when the park's name was changed to Barden Park in honor of Charles Barden who was volunteer superintendent of St. Cloud parks.

Snowy weather is impacting Minnesota this week. Many of us will do some driving in this weather so it is important to do some things that can help your safety on the road the safety of those around you.

The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation in 2019, 2022 and this year partnered with the University of Minnesota, GREATER MSP, the Itasca Project and other communities in identifying leaders to participate in the program called Minnesota Young American Leader's.

The Cathedral dance team is back in the State Competition this week at Target Center. The Crusaders are defending champions in high kick and jazz in Class A. Cathedral dance coach Marissa Haakonson joined me on WJON.

Ice fishing season isn't done yet but the transition is coming. That according to Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News. He says the rain we had this week has led to some real slippery conditions on lakes in Minnesota.

In1856 in Central Minnesota a fort was built north of what is now the town of Kimball. That fort and settlement was called Maine Prairie. In 1886 the railroad went through a location south of Maine Prairie where present day Kimball is now located.