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I was joined today on WJON by 6th District Congressman Tom Emmer. He authored the bill helping create the COP House in St. Cloud. COP stands for Community Outpost and is a home in a neighborhood that has had issues with crime activity. The home is meant for police to increase visibility and community involvement in trouble neighborhoods with the expectation to reduce crime.

An ownership group headed by former baseball star Alex Rodriguez has a pending agreement to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Rodriguez is the face of this ownership group and doesn't expect this ownership transfer to go fast.

Banaian; Economy Is Looking Good [PODCAST] St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs, King Banaian joined me on WJON today.  He says the stock market and economy are looking good.  Banaian says there is optimism with more and more people getting the Covid-19 vaccine, less likelihood of shutdowns or dial backs and warmer weather approaching.  Banaian says the restaurant/bar industry and pulled through the toughest stretch of the pandemic and with warmer weather and outdoor ...

St. Cloud VA Now Offering Vaccines for All Veterans [PODCAST] The St. Cloud V.A. continues to progress with their Covid-19 vaccine rollout.  Today on WJONs Voices for Veterans segment I was joined by Director of Pharmacy J.D. Anderson and Public Affairs Officer Barry Venable from the St. Cloud V.A.  Anderson says the St. Cloud V.A. has administered more than 18,000 doses of the vaccine and approximately 6,000 veterans have completed the vaccination process.  He says have been using both the ...

Souhan; Vikings Likely to Move On From Odenigbo [PODCAST] The Vikings cut veteran defensive lineman Shamar Stephen saving $3.75 Million in salary cap relief.  Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.  He says the Vikings will likely save themselves even more by releasing Defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo.  He says Odenigbo was good in 2019 but didnt live up to expectations in 2020.  Jim says the Vikings could be interested in former Atlanta safety Keanu Neal but hes no...

Get a Job; Transitioning to a New Career [PODCAST] This month on WJONs "Get a Job" segment I talked with Talent Director Gail Cruikshank from the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation.  Gail and I talked about tools that JobSpot has to help people secure your next career.  GreaterStCloudJobSpot.com has community portals to support job searches, 7,000 jobs with 6,000 of them full-time positions.  They also have 185 internships.  Cruikshank says their website is free and allows for users ...

Souhan; Timberwolves Have Hope [PODCAST] The Timberwolves have won 2 of their last 3 games coming out of the All Star break after a 114-112 win over Portland Sunday night.  Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.  He says new Wolves head coach Chris Finch has now had a chance to make some changes to how the Wolves play on offense and defense.  Jim says Finch has simplified defensive switches and encouraged rookie Anthony Edwards to be aggressive going to the basket....

CentraCare Spokesman Dr. George Morris from CentraCare joined me on WJON today. He says CentreCare is receiving 3,000 to 4,000 vaccines from the state each week and anticipates that number a week through the end of the month with an increase expected starting in April.

St. Cloud State University President Dr. Robbyn Wacker joined me on WJON for our My Life series. Wacker grew up in the small town of Security, Colorado as the 3rd of 3 children. Her older sister is 12 years older and her older brother 4 years older. She says both or her parents valued education and her mother worked for the local school district for many years.

The Timberwolves posted a 135-105 win at New Orleans Thursday night in their first game back after the All Star Break. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Timberwolves have talent they just haven't put it together yet. Souhan says they played hard for new head coach Chris Finch Thursday night.