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St. Cloud Metro Bus Honored With Statewide Safety Award
St. Cloud Metro Bus is being recognized by the state of Minnesota for workplace safety.
CSAH 2 Between St. Stephen And Rice Should Reopen Before Fall
A stretch of road between St. Stephen and Rice has been torn up all summer, but there's a real end date in sight now.
Bodyslam the Heat with the Weekender
Between a country tribute show in Waite Park, a 250th birthday party in St. Stephen, and wrestling fans flooding Minneapolis, this is a pretty packed weekend for the region.
Sartell Roads Getting A Fix This Fall But Bigger Repairs Still Years Away
Sartell has some road work coming this fall — and the story behind why it's happening this way instead of a full rebuild is worth knowing.
E-bikes are Welcome on Stearns County Trails if You Follow These Guidelines
With e-bikes growing in popularity, the Stearns County Parks Department is out with some guidelines on the rules for parks and trails.
Truck Rollover On I-94 Near Sauk Centre Sends One To The Hospital
A truck rolled over on I-94 near Sauk Centre before most people even had their coffee going — and it ended up blocking the wrong side of the highway entirely.
A Southside Club Kid Just Walked Onto The World Cup Stage As A Flag Bearer
She walked onto the field at the World Cup Final as a flag bearer, rubbed shoulders with celebrities, and still has one more title left to chase. Not a bad stretch for a teenager from Central Minnesota.
St. Cloud Gourmet Shop Grande Depot Closing
A St. Cloud spot that turned an old train station roof into something pretty special is closing its doors for good this Friday.
46 Minnesota Restaurant Workers Just Got Back Wages They Were Owed
A federal investigation into a Minnesota restaurant chain turned up something workers there had been missing for a long time — their rightful pay.
A Pack of Cigarettes, a Foot Chase and Then a Gun Came Out
A St. Cloud man faces a felony charge over a pack of cigarettes.
Chutes Have Goal of Unique Accomplishment
Cathedral already brought home a state baseball title in June. Now the Chutes are chasing something that, according to their coach, has never been done before.
Sartell Prepares For State American Legion Tournament
Sartell Legion baseball is heading to the state tournament with a 19-4 record and three pitchers who've each held opponents under two runs per game all season.
From Around Central Minnesota
Want a Pup But You Don't Like Dog Hair - 7 Non-Shedding Dogs
From Bichon Frises to Mini Schnauzers, these popular nonshedding dog breeds are worth knowing before you adopt.
This MN Convenience Store Brand Is Now Becoming Hard To Find
The Holiday sign has been a landmark in towns like Sartell and Clearwater for decades. That familiar name is quietly disappearing, one location at a time.
Prince's "Purple Rain" Now Heading to Broadway in 2027
The Purple Rain Broadway musical gets a creative team overhaul, with Tony-nominated director Saheem Ali now at the helm.
Popular Vintage Event Ends After 4 Years & Thousands Of Visitors
It was one of those fall events that just felt like Anoka — antiques, classic cars, live music, and the smell of October in the air. Now it's on pause, at least for now.
Jack Is A 47-pound Pit Mix At St. Cloud’s Shelter Who Loves Kids And Naps
There's a 47-pound dog at the St. Cloud shelter who loves a good run, tolerates kids, gets along with other dogs, and still finds time for a solid nap. His name is Jack.
Minnesota Man has Worn The Same Shirt to About 300 + Concerts
A Twin Cities man has worn the same John Lennon shirt to roughly 350 concerts over 29 years. Yes, he washes it every time.
Really? 5 Country Artists With 'Hidden' Minnesota Connections
Most people think of Nashville when they think of classic country recordings, but one of the most iconic truck-driving songs ever made was cut right here in Minneapolis.
Everything Coming to the Grandstand at the Benton County Fair
The PRCA Rodeo, Truck Pull, Tractor Pull, and Demolition Derby all have ticket prices and start times worth knowing before you go.
Former Waite Park Brewery Announces The Sale Of Equipment
Back Shed Brewing gave it a real shot — but after months of searching for a new home, the Waite Park brewery just announced it's selling off its equipment for good.
St Cloud Rallied Twice Late To Beat Mankato In A Ten Inning Thriller
The Rox were down twice in the final two innings Monday night — and still found a way to walk it off in ten.
Inundated With Small Black Biting Bugs This Summer - What Are The
Noticing this very hot and humid summer that there have been an influx of little black bugs.
Two Swings At Three Tee's For Night Golfing This Week In Sartell
One night is for the whole family, the next one's got a distillery sampling thrown in — Three Tees in Sartell is doing glow golf two nights in a row.