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Stearns County Investigating Repayment Options Meemken Firing

lee_fan By Lee Voss 2 weeks ago

Stearns County is considering its next move now that a Stearns County Sheriff's sergeant has pleaded guilty in a criminal sexual conduct case. Officials are investigating whether they can collect on Phil Meemken's salary and benefits paid out while on leave.

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Plan Ahead to Avoid Traffic Jams on Fishing Opener

jim_maurice_200x200 By Jim Maurice 2 weeks ago

MnDOT officials encourage you to plan ahead before heading out on the road for the fishing opener. You can make sure the only thing you catch this weekend are fish, not traffic jams, by using the state's 511 information line.

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Rice Woman Hurt in One-Vehicle Crash

jim_maurice_200x200 By Jim Maurice 2 weeks ago

A 71-year-old Rice woman was hurt in a crash this (Friday) morning. The Stearns County Sheriff's Department says Jeanette Fiedler was driving on County 2 south of St. Stephen at about 8:30 a.m.

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Freeport Farmer Going to Trial in Raw Milk Case

By The Associated Press 2 weeks ago

A Central Minnesota farmer who distributes raw milk goes on trial next week in a case that pits efforts to ensure a safe food supply against the rights of consumers to choose what they drink and eat.

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“Stamp Out Hunger” by Leaving Food Donations by Your Mailbox Tomorrow

mecool By Abby Faulkner 2 weeks ago

Saturday is the nation's largest single-day food drive - and you don't even have to take your donation anywhere.

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Highway 23 Paving to Hamper Traffic in St. Cloud

lee_fan By Lee Voss 2 weeks ago

A major corridor through St. Cloud will cause some traffic delays starting Monday. The Minnesota Department of transportation will be re-paving Highway 23 from Cooper Avenue to one block west of Highway 15.

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St. Cloud Streets to Undergo Construction

lee_fan By Lee Voss 2 weeks ago

A number of St. Cloud street improvements get underway Monday. The projects will cause street closures in a number of areas.

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Metro Bus Transit Center Moves to Temporary Location

lee_fan By Lee Voss 2 weeks ago

St. Cloud Metro Bus is moving its Transit Center into a temporary location nearby while expansion work is completed at the permanent building.

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Michele Bachmann Giving Up Swiss Citizenship

By The Associated Press 2 weeks ago

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is giving up her citizenship in Switzerland. The Minnesota Republican said Thursday she sent a letter to the Swiss Consulate asking for withdrawal of her Swiss citizenship.

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College Auto Body, Truck Programs Getting an Overhaul [AUDIO]

jim_maurice_200x200 By Jim Maurice 2 weeks ago

Calling it a "big deal" for Central Minnesota, officials at the St. Cloud Technical and Community College are excited to get started on renovations to their Auto Body and Medium-Heavy Truck Programs. The school received $4 million in bonding money passed by the State Legislature this week.

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