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Single Lane Traffic on Highway 10 Through Little Falls to Begin
A road resurfacing project is going to be impacting traffic on Highway 10 through Little Falls starting Monday.
Food Price Inflation Lower Than Nationwide Average
The Food Price Outlook from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows the food-at-home index (grocery store purchases) was up 0.1% from January to February, and up 1% from February of 2023.
Get Ready To Go “Fishin In The Dark” At the Ledge
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is coming the The Ledge this year
St. Cloud Man Accused of Pulling Knife During Argument Downtown
A St. Cloud man faces a felony assault charge after allegedly pulling a knife on another man early Sunday morning.
Catholic Charities Announces new President/CEO
Catholic Charities has a new leader.
Former SCSU Star Hosting Basketball Camp in St. Cloud This Summer
Former St. Cloud State basketball player Forrest Witt is offering basketball camps in the St. Cloud area including one at Whitney Recreation Center July 16-18. Witt is the current Alexandria High School basketball coach who led the Cardinals to the State Tournament in 2023 and advanced to the State Tournament last month.
Summer Arts Camps Announced at Paramount
Registration is now open for the Summer Art Camps through the Paramount Center for the Arts.
Warrant Issued for St. Cloud Man Who Failed to Appear for Verdict
The last of three men involved in a south St. Cloud shooting that injured four people is a wanted man after he failed to show up for the jury's verdict.
Rocori School Board Approves New Teacher Contract
Rocori school board has approved the new contract of the district's teachers
Rocori Receives Grant For Youth Skills Training
Rocori has received part of a grant for skill training program
Former Rox Player On An Amazing Hot Streak in the Majors
The St. Cloud Rox will start their 2024 season next month. A former Rox player, Michael Busch is seeing his first real significant opportunity in the majors playing for the Chicago Cubs. He is making the most of it and has reeled off home runs in 5 straight games.
High School Sports Results Monday April 15
Softball:
ROCORI 6, Sartell-St. Stephen 5
(Jessica Boos threw all 7 innings with 5 earned runs with 11 strikeouts for ROCORI. Jordyn Illies went 2-4 including the game-winning RBI single. For ROCORI Sam Sufka went 1-3 with 2 RBI, Jessia Boos went 2-4 with a run and 1 RBI, Sophia Hess went 1-4 a a run scored and 1 RBI and Mady Hesse walked 3 times and scored the game-winning run).
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‘Fairer’ Debt For Minnesotans Being Debated in the MN House
This is a great idea, and I believe most of us can relate
Central Minnesota High School Baseball Update
GRANITE CITY SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUND UP
I will bring to you game summaries of the following teams; weekly and possibly bi-weekly as well. Rocori Spartans, St. Cloud Crush, Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm and Sartell-St. Stephen Sabres of the Central Lakes Conference...
Tell Me Y: Meet Today’s Pets of the Week
A photogenic litter of puppies is today's Pets of the Week
Protecting Consumers And Children: Minnesota House Moves Forward With Commerce Policy Bill
Social Media Platforms in Minnesota Face New Restrictions and Requirements Under Proposed Commerce Policy Bill.
Eat at the “Restaurant that fed Gorby” Before it Closes in June
They sell more walleye than any other dish at their restaurant, and more than any other restaurant in Minnesota.
Have You Checked Out this Tiny Church in Southern Minnesota?
It's so cute, and there are some conflicting reports of how many people can fit in the small structure. It varies from 4 to 8 people.
Southern Exposure: St Cloud Pizza Place Bringing ‘Za To This MN City
This pizza place is bringing its legendary pies to this MN city with a new food truck.
Deputy Finds & Relocates Bear Cub Found Along Isanti County Road
The Cub was relocated to a wooded area away from the highway where its mother and another Cub promptly joined it.
MN Sheriff’s Office To Residents ‘Don’t Call Your Mom’ To Avoid Arrest
A local sheriff's office reminded residents to not call their moms, while driving from police, in an attempt to avoid arrest.
Minnesota Hospital Proves a Couple is a Perfect Match
The Mayo Clinic helped this married couple have a brighter future. This is a story of love, sacrifice and how far someone will go for the one they love.
OTD In 1993, The Minnesota North Stars Played Their Final Game
Of course, fans in the State of Hockey didn't have to wait long for the league to return, as Minnesota was given an expansion team by the NHL in June of 1997 and began play in 2000 at the renovated St. Paul Civic Center.
POLL: Great Songs Minnesotans Always Attach to a Movie
I'm happy to report that Titanic did NOT make the list!