Became a member of the WJON crew during the summer of 2013. Reporting on education, local business, Cold Spring and St. Joseph. Reach out to me with your story ideas and feedback: Dan@wjon.com or 320-257-7205. Always love hearing from listeners and the community. Outside of news I enjoy running outdoors, reading a good book, watching the Twins and Vikings break my heart, traveling and spending time with friends and family. Recent St. Cloud State graduate.
Dan DeBaun
Wild Shut Out by Jets Friday Night
The Minnesota Wild are now losers of three in a row after being shut out by the Winnipeg Jets 1-0 on Friday night.
Wisconsin Bans Certain Cheers at Prep Games, Cathedral Athletics Director Disagrees
Chanting "Air ball" or "Season's over" may get you into trouble at a Wisconsin high school sporting event. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association recently sent an email to athletic directors, banning a list of unsportsmanlike cheers from prep games.
“Hoopin’ For Tommy B Night” Being Held at Sartell High School Friday
The Tom Bearson Foundation is holding an event on Friday night to raise money to help the community in memory of Tom. "Hoopin' For Tommy B Night" will take place during the Sartell boys basketball game against ROCORI at 6:00 p.m. at Sartell High School.
SCSU Bans Hoverboards on Campus
One of the most popular holiday season gifts has been banned from the campus of St. Cloud State University, due to safety concerns. Hover boards were a popular Christmas gift, but there have been increasing reports of them starting on fire, exploding and people getting hurt falling off of them.
Next St. Cloud Building Vote Won’t be Until At Least Fall of 2016
The St. Cloud area school district will wait until at least the fall of 2016 to attempt another bond referendum. The district also has the option to ask voters to approve a school building plan in the spring of 2017. Superintendent Willie Jett says their focus now is getting feedback from the community.
A Leader in Sports and Student Council, Royalton Senior Ben Borash is an All-Star Student [VIDEO]
Friends, coaches and teachers all praise Ben Borash for his near perfect blend of confidence, leadership and humbleness. The Royalton High school senior is captain of the basketball team and also takes part in countless other activities and community events
SCSU Men’s Basketball Falls to Moorhead 77-64
The St. Cloud State men's basketball team couldn't upset MSU Moorhead on Friday night, falling 77-64.
SCSU Women’s Basketball Defeats Moorhead
The St. Cloud State University women's basketball team handed Minnesota State University Moorhead its first loss of the season on Friday night.
Wild Fall in Overtime Despite Dominating Most of the Game
The Minnesota Wild took a tough loss on Friday night, falling 2-1 in overtime to the Arizona Coyotes. Mikkel Boedker scored two goals, including the overtime winner for the Coyotes.
Timberwolves Fall to Nuggets in Overtime
The Denver Nuggets snapped a five-game home losing streak with a 111-108 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Danilo Gallinari finished with 23 points, including nine in overtime to lead the Nuggets.