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
7th Grade Tech Tennis Star Ashley Tarrolly is an All-Star Student [VIDEO]
For as long as she can remember, South Junior High 7th grader Ashley Tarrolly has loved playing tennis. She’s been playing since she was two years old, even though the racket was almost bigger than her.
Pierz Teen Breaking World Powerlifting Records [VIDEO]
For 15-year-old Beth-el Algarin, powerlifting and setting world records has become a way of life. The Pierz teenager trains with her father Luis, who's been her coach since starting her with the weights when she was just eight years old.
St. Cloud District Halts Demolition of Clark Field
The St. Cloud area school district is halting demolition of Clark Field while they mull all other options for a future site to place early childhood education programs. The district originally had a plan to put in a $25 million building on the field for early childhood education, community education, adult basic education, the district welcome center, media services and the administrative offices.
Community Strongly Voices Support to Preserve Clark Field During District Input Session
Emotions ran high as over 100 people came out in force to voice their opposition to putting a building on Clark Field. The district held an community input session on Tuesday night about the future of the site.
Friends of Clark Field Take Large Group Photo, Hope to “Keep Field Green”
With the future of the site uncertain, The "Friends of Clark Field" gathered on Sunday afternoon to take a a large group photo. Dozens of Tech students, alumni and community supporters came out in Tech jerseys, shirts and jackets to support preserving the field.
Timberwolves Defeat Bulls in OT 102-93
The Timberwolves picked up an overtime win on the road Saturday night, downing the Chicago Bulls 102-93. Andrew Wiggins turned in a spectacular performance, finishing the night with 31 points.
St. Cloud Community Members Still Hoping to Save Clark Field [VIDEO]
Even with pieces being removed from the site, community members are still fighting to save Clark Field in St. Cloud. The St. Cloud school district has a plan to put in a new $25 million building on the site for early childhood education, community education, adult basic education, the district welcome center, media services and the administrative offices.
UPDATE: 15 Month Old Ramsey Girl Found
An amber alert was issued for a 15-month-old Ramsey girl this afternoon and cancelled as of 6:54 p.m. as the child was found.
Breaking Area Swimming Records, Kasey Milstroh is All Star Student [VIDEO]
Foley High School junior Kasey Milstroh is a record breaking machine. If you take one glance around the Foley school pool you’ll quickly figure out why. Her name has nearly taken over the entire record board.
UPDATE: Relatives Say Body Found in Mississippi River is Missing Monticello Man
According to his relatives, the body found in the Mississippi River Thursday morning is that of a missing Monticello man.