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Husky Sports Band Continues To Thrive At St. Cloud State
The Husky Sports Band keeps the energy alive at St. Cloud State, even without a music department backing them anymore.
KVSC To Reveal Trivia Marathon Theme September 20th At Red Carpet Nightclub
KVSC's dropping the theme for their massive trivia marathon this September. Mark your calendar if you're the competitive type.
Diesel Costs Soar To All-Time High Levels, Breaking 2022 Record
Diesel just hit an all-time high, and it's going to ripple through everything from grocery bills to construction costs in ways most people don't realize.
State Baseball Roundup, Friday September 4th, Three Key Regional Victories
Three state baseball games Friday showed offensive firepower and clutch pitching across the region.
SUV And Car Collide Near Spicer, Two Hospitalized With Injuries
Two drivers ended up in the hospital Friday after their vehicles collided near Spicer on Highway 71 just before dinner time.
Four Vehicle Crash On Highway 10 Near Rice Sends One To Hospital
Four vehicles collided on Highway 10 near Rice Friday afternoon, sending one passenger to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Interstate 94 Collision Near Melrose Sends One Person To Hospital
Friday's crash on I-94 near Melrose involved a minivan, car, and SUV. One person ended up at Melrose Hospital.
St. Cloud State Launches Dedicated Support Center For Transfer Students
St. Cloud State just opened a dedicated space to help transfer students settle in and thrive on campus from day one.
Minivan Veers Into Ditch On Highway 23, Two Hospitalized In Rockville
An 81-year-old driver lost control of his minivan on Highway 23 in Rockville Thursday night. Both he and his passenger were taken to Mayo Clinic with non-life-threatening injuries.
Minnesota State Fair Names Winners Of Its 2026 Best Awards
Twelve vendors just earned the Great Minnesota Get Together's top honors for 2026. Everything from corn dogs to pierogi made the cut.
Dry Conditions Expected to Impact Teal and Goose Hunting in MN
Drought's reshaping Minnesota's hunting season this fall, making some spots tougher to reach while creating unexpected advantages elsewhere.
Construction Nearly Complete at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center
After 40 years, the Herb Brooks Arena is ditching its Olympic-sized ice for the standard college hockey dimensions fans are used to seeing.
From Around Central Minnesota
City in Minnesota in the Top 10 for Best Places to Retire
Best places to retire in the US range from Florida's top three cities to Minneapolis, based on activities, walkability, taxes, and quality of life.
Detroit Lakes Trolls Made From Recycled Wood Invite Visitors To Explore And Hunt
Detroit Lakes hid giant trolls all over town this summer, and finding them means solving riddles and taking some pretty cool walks.
New Blood From Minnesota in This Season's Traitors: New Blood
The Traitors returns with everyday Americans instead of reality stars, premiering September 17 on NBC with Alan Cumming hosting the high-stakes game.
Central Minnesota High School Football Scoreboard
Holdingford held on for a 7-6 victory over Cathedral in a defensive struggle that came down to the final seconds Thursday night.
YMCA Promenade Under the Big Top is Next Month - Tix on Sale Now
Grab your tickets to Promenade, the beloved wine and craft beer tasting that's raised over 1 million dollars for local YMCA programs.
From Dayton’s Lobbies To Online Chaos, Ticket Purchasing Transformed In Two Decades
Remember camping out for concert tickets? Those days are gone. Now you're competing with scalpers worldwide before you even wake up.
St. Cloud Teams and Umpires in Last Weekend of Amateur Baseball State Tournament
Local baseball talent takes center stage this weekend as St. Cloud area teams battle it out for state amateur titles.
Updates on Noise Level Solution at Mystic Lake Amphitheatre
New open-air venue in Shakopee brings back big concerts to Minnesota after decades. But residents say the noise is traveling too far into evening hours.
Medical Emergency Prompts Delta Flight to Return to Minneapolis
Medical emergencies on planes happen more often than you'd think. Learn what happens when a pilot or passenger needs help mid-flight and how
Minnesota Wild Moves To Amazon Prime Video For Streaming Games This Season
Minnesota Wild fans have options now. Prime Video streams games, but cable and satellite broadcasts continue too.
Coach Scott Hentges Enters 15th Season With Strong Senior Class And High Expectations
After a tough 4-5 year, Sartell-St. Stephen football is banking on a strong senior class to turn things around in 2026.
Critic Zimmern Grades New Minnesota State Fair Foods
Andrew Zimmern skipped opening day at the Minnesota State Fair for the first time in 35 years, but he still tasted what everyone's talking about.