Volunteer with the Red Cross & Spread Holiday Cheer to Local Veterans
If you have a family member or friend in the military you will be able to send them some holiday cheer this season. Continue reading…
View ArticleMinnesota Red Cross Volunteers Heading Toward Irma, Donations Needed
The Red Cross says as many as 20 relief workers from Minnesota have been deployed to the southeast United States in advance of Hurricane Irma's arrival. The organization says it's a massive effort to...
View ArticleRed Cross Asking You to Give the Gift of Life This Holiday Season
Emergencies don't take a holiday so the American Red Cross is asking you for help in stocking the blood supply. Continue reading…
View ArticleBlood Donations Sought During Trauma Awareness Month
The American Red Cross is making a plea for blood donations as part of Trauma Awareness Month. Continue reading…
View ArticleBlood Shortages Rising, Donations Severely Needed Across Country
The impacts of COVID-19 are being felt throughout the community and the American Red Cross is no exception. Continue reading…
View ArticleCamp Ripley Holding Blood Drive
You can help save a life by donating blood in Little Falls this week. Continue reading…
View ArticleRed Cross Says It's Safe to Donate Blood During Pandemic
Officials with the Red Cross are asking healthy people to donate blood during this time of uncertainty. Continue reading…
View ArticleFrom Blood Drives to Disaster Aid Red Cross Mission Continues
The American Red Cross is known for its blood drives, but they actually do a lot more than that. Spokeswoman Sue Thesenga says they also help with large-scale disaster relief as well as responding when...
View ArticleRed Cross Entering April Donors Into Indy 500 Drawing
The American Red Cross is teaming up with INDYCAR to help "refuel" the blood supply in the "race to save lives". Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat to Do If Your Car is Stuck in Snow According to the Red Cross
The best way to avoid problems is to be prepared for them. Continue reading…
View ArticleCentral MN Chapters Of The American Red Cross Selects New Executive Director
The Red Cross has named Sartell alum Linda Blackmore as new Executive Director. Continue reading…
View ArticleRed Cross Blood Donation Numbers See Record Low
The American Red Cross is facing a blood donation shortage greater than any in the last 10 years. Continue reading…
View ArticleNo More Waiting to Donate for those with a Tattoo [AUDIO]
If you've gotten a tattoo within the past year, you no longer have to wait to donate blood. Red Cross spokeswoman Sue Gonsior says the state law has changed. Continue reading…
View ArticleRed Cross Plays Key Role in Paper Mill Fire Response [AUDIO]
Battling the fire at the Verso Paper Mill in Sartell has been a massive undertaking, with at least 14 fire departments, and several other agencies involved. It has been the Central Minnesota Red...
View ArticleToday Is World Blood Donor Day
Imagine turning on the faucet and having no water. Or going to the grocery store and finding the shelves completely empty. These scenarios are what the American Red Cross face nearly every day during...
View ArticleSt. Cloud Volunteers Helping ‘Isaac’ Victims [AUDIO]
Red Cross volunteers from St. Cloud are in Louisiana helping victims of Hurricane Isaac. Spokeswoman Carry Carlson-Guest says Dick and Judy Pike are driving one of the Emergency Response Vehicles....
View ArticleRed Cross Asking for Money, Blood Donations [AUDIO]
The Red Cross is asking you to help with their recovery effort from Superstorm Sandy. Spokeswoman Megan Mrozek says this is going to be one of their biggest recovery efforts they've had in several...
View ArticleElectrolux and Red Cross Team Up for Those in Need [VIDEO]
The local Red Cross and the company Electrolux have joined forces to give to those in need. Continue reading…
View ArticleSend A Christmas Card To A Soldier With the Annual ‘Holiday Mail For Heroes’...
The Red Cross is encouraging you to join them in writing a letter to a soldier this Christmas. Their annual "Holiday Mail for Heroes" campaign is underway. Continue reading…
View ArticlePrevent Home Fires, Money Mondays and Health Matters on WJON Monday
Hi, I’m Jay Caldwell. Join me Monday morning from 5-10 on the morning newswatch. Jim Maurice will have the latest news, meteorologist Steve Wolenhaus has weather and Dave Overlund has the sports....
View ArticleSt. Cloud House Fire Causes Damage, No One Hurt
A fire caused approximately $20,000 in damages to a house in St. Cloud Saturday afternoon. Continue reading…
View ArticleFoley Woman Honored By Red Cross
A Foley woman has received an annual award from the American Red Cross. Continue reading…
View ArticleRed Cross Asking for Donations Ahead of Flu and Holiday Seasons
Health officials are predicting a serious spread of seasonal illnesses this year, and the Red Cross is asking for donations to help prevent possible shortages. Continue reading…
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