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Local Roots Run Deep For SCSU Athletic Director Holly Schreiner
Holly Schreiner was the only girl on her hockey team growing up. Now she runs athletics at St. Cloud State University.
Common Roots Music Festival Returns To Downtown St. Cloud For 9th Year
The festival runs Thursday through Saturday with outdoor stages, student showcases, and a lineup built to support central Minnesota musicians.
Sauk Rapids 18-year-old Faces Felony Charge for Cutting Down St. Cloud Camera
A Sauk Rapids teenager has been charged with cutting down a St. Cloud License Plate Reader camera.
St. Johns Football Opens Camp With 202 Players And Big Expectations
St. Johns football kicked off its 2026 season with 202 players on the field Thursday, including 100 first-year Johnnies finding their footing on day one.
Rox Fall To Royal Oak In Northwoods League Championship Game At Joe Faber Field
The St. Cloud Rox came so close to a Northwoods League title last night. One inning made all the difference.
MSP Travelers May Pay More As Sun Country Shrinks Its Schedule
If you fly out of MSP, the shrinking schedule at Sun Country is worth paying attention to, especially if you've been counting on lower fares.
St. Cloud Council Weighs Turning School Locker Room Into Animal Shelter
The city council is expected to weigh in Monday on a plan that would put an animal shelter inside City Hall, right where lockers used to be.
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Lindsey Stirling’s Duality Untamed Tour Brought Fairy Tales And Fiddle To Waite Park [Gallery]
Lindsey Stirling played violin while descending a silk beanstalk at Waite Park's Ledge Amphitheater, and that's just one moment from a wild Thursday night show.
Sherburne County Pulls Plug on License Plate Cameras Over Community Trust
Sherburne County is the latest government organization to discontinue the use of license plate reading cameras.
College Wrestlers From SCSU, St. John’s Hurt In Separate Minnesota Crashes
Two young college wrestlers from the same region were critically injured in separate crashes just days apart. The timing has shaken more than one community.
Stearns County Sheriff Moves Inmates As Old Jail Hits Capacity
The Stearns County Jail is out of room, and inmates are being sent to neighboring counties while a new facility takes shape on the west side of St. Cloud.
Trail Cameras Revealing More Black Bears Across Northern Minnesota
Minnesota has somewhere between 12,000 and 18,000 black bears, and sightings are climbing. Trail cameras and doorbell cams are catching a lot more than people expected.
From Around Central Minnesota
Ren Fest Opens Next Weekend - Must Have Guide for the Festival
Minnesota Renaissance Festival runs Aug. 22 through early October, with themed weekends, parking tips, and ticket prices worth knowing before you go.
Two Baby Cranes Make Como Zoo History
Grey crowned cranes are endangered, and Como Zoo just pulled off something it had never done before, successfully hatching two chicks that are now thriving behind the scenes.
'Bri's Lodge' Annual Car Show Coming Aug. 30th
Something new is showing up at this year's car show, and if you like arts and crafts mixed in with your classic cars, you won't want to miss it!
Want to Beat the Minnesota State Fair Crowds? Here's When to Go
Trying to dodge the Minnesota State Fair crowds this year? Two specific weekdays have historically drawn well under 150,000 visitors.
Free Air Force Jazz Concert Coming to Buffalo August 29th
A free outdoor jazz concert is coming to Buffalo's Sturges Park Bandshell, and the musicians playing it are active-duty members of the U.S. Air Force.
Motley Crue Brings Their Carnival of Sins Tour to Minnesota
Mötley Crüe hits Mystic Lake Amphitheatre Aug. 21 with Tesla and Extreme. Tickets start at $26.
Some More Life Coming to the 4th Floor at Mall of America
Fire and Wave is bringing sushi and customizable hot pot to Mall of America's fourth floor, which has sat mostly vacant for years.
Iron Street Distillery In St Cloud Just Keeps On Growing
A prep kitchen is going in at Iron Street's tasting room, which means cocktails and food could soon be on the menu at the same time.
Luke Combs Sets Minnesota Date For His 2027 Tour
Luke Combs is bringing his My Kinda Saturday Night tour back to U.S. Bank Stadium in April 2027, and tickets go on sale sooner than you might think.
St. Cloud Rox To Host Northwoods League Championship Game Thursday
The St. Cloud Rox are headed to the Northwoods League Championship after beating Eau Claire 10-5, and Thursday night's title game is at Joe Faber Field.
Fall in Minnesota is So Close - Check Out These Fun Fall Festival
Fall in Minnesota is so fun - check out all of these great festivals in different areas of Minnesota
Mark Your December Calendars for Holly Ball 2026
Holly Ball 2026 is coming Dec. 5 with the theme 'How Sweet It Is,' raising funds for hospice, cancer, and child advocacy.