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It's definitely been a tough year for teachers who have had to navigate through distance learning, in-person learning and something called 'hybrid' learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many teachers have had to quickly learn new technology in an effort to help their students use it too. Many of us had never even heard of Zoom or Teams a year ago--and certainly didn't know how to pull off a video conference call. Get our free mobile app So, kudos to teachers! We see you and we appreciate you. In an effort to honor educators, teachers can redeem a free combo meal at the Little Falls Taco John...

Texas Man Charged With Starting St. Cloud Hotel Room on Fire ST. CLOUD -- A Texas man is charged with arson after allegedly starting a fire at a St. Cloud hotel Sunday afternoon. Authorities were called to the AmericInn Hotel around 3:00 p.m. for a fire in a hotel room. A responding police officer saw a large pool of water outside and inside the hotel room and firefighters trying to shut off sprinklers. According to the criminal complaint, there was fire damage on the floor inside the room, damage to the bathroom door, burnt items on the floor, and a glass pipe in the room.

Two people from the Twin Cities metro area are safe after their truck broke through the ice on a lake north of Dassel Monday.

Health Matters; Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating [PODCAST] This week on WJON's Health Matters program I talked with Registered Dietician Kari Collett from A-to-Zinc Nutrition.  We talked about eating disorders and disordered eating.  Kari explained that there are two examples of eating disorders; Bulimia and Anorexia.  He says Bulimia is when someone purges immediately after eating. She says this causes many problems which includes esophagus damage and potential intestinal concerns.  Anorexia is when someone starves themselves.  Damage can be loss of energy, muscle mass and anxiety...

UPDATE: Sauk Rapids Council Approves Police Facility Expansion Get our free mobile app During Monday's city council meeting, the council approved the site plan for a 9,500 square-foot expansion to the police department. Police Chief Perry Beise says the plan is to build out the current parking garage toward Summit Avenue, to allow for more space for their vehicles, as well as some additional office space. City Administrator Construction is expected to begin this summer, with hopes of completion by late fall.