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Make Your Dream Vacation A Reality With Dream Getaway 72!
Dream Getaway 72 is going on, and it's your chance to get away on our tab!
Bruess Inaugurated as First Joint President of SJU and CSB
Brian Bruess, Ph. D., was inaugurated as the first joint president of St. John’s University and the College of St. Benedict.
Vision for Reimagined Downtown St. Cloud Becoming More Clear
he plan to revitalize and reimagine the core of St. Cloud has been talked about for a while, and now that vision is becoming more clear.
Xcel Energy Accepts Grant for Becker Battery Project
The U.S. Department of Energy grant will help fund the construction of two iron-air battery systems near retiring coal power plants – one at the Comanche Generating Station in Pueblo, Colorado, and the other at the Sherburne County Generating Station in Becker.
SCSU Women’s Hockey Starts Season Ranked #13 in the Nation
For the first time in program history the St. Cloud State University Women's Hockey team open a season in the national rankings.
Walz Lowers Flags Sunday for Fallen Firefighters
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered all U.S. and Minnesota flags flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset this Sunday in honor of firefighters who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.
One Hurt in Crash Involving Car, Tractor in Meeker County
One person was hurt in a collision between a car and a tractor.
Scattered Storms Possible in Minnesota Through the Weekend
A slow-moving system will bring rain chances from west to east across the region through this weekend.
District 742 Sets Preliminary Tax Levy
The St. Cloud Area School District set its proposed tax levy at Wednesday night’s meeting.
2 1/2 Pounds of Meth Seized, 2 Arrested in Meeker County
About two-and-a-half pounds of meth were discovered during a drug bust in Meeker County.
Arson Fire Being Investigated in Kandiyohi County
A boy is believed to have started a house on fire north of Willmar.
Concrete Truck Rolls Near Cokato
A concrete truck rollover Thursday morning sent the driver to the hospital.
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Just Dough It! Get These Local Deals For National Bakery Day!
It's National Bakery Day! I can't think of a better way to celebrate than to make a visit to your local bakery today.
Ready To Take Off? The Winner Of Dream Getaway 72 Is….
Kaitlyn C. in St Joesph got the phone call all Central Minnesotans are waiting to get early on Friday morning.
Prevent Suicide- ‘Out of the Darkness’ Walk Oct. 7th At Lake George
You are invited. Remember those whom we've lost to suicide, bring hope to those who feel hopeless, and support everyone, wherever they are on their journey.
Fall Baseball Update – SCTCC and MASH Baseball – September 20th, 2023
ST. CLOUD TECH/CC CYCLONES and MASH BASEBALL
(TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19th)
ST. CLOUD TECH/CC CYCLONES 15, MASH 2
The Cyclones defeated the MASH crew in a little exhibition baseball at Whitney Park. The Cyclones collected fourteen hits, including a pair of home runs and two doubles and solid defensive play...
Precious New Addition to the Minnesota Wild! See The New Team Dog.
The Minnesota Wild Season doesn’t start until mid-October. But there is an announcement of a new team member that's super cute and huggable! See the new team dog.
Tis The Season: Have You Checked Out Minnesota’s Haunted Dairy Queen?
Looking for a spooky spot to have a treat? Check out Minnesota's allegedly haunted Dairy Queen!
UPDATE: Sartell Caribou Coffee Closed For Renovations – Re-Opening Date Set
I hope this message reaches you before you venture out to the Pinecone Road/Coborn's Caribou location this morning on your way to work or school: The location is temporarily closed for remodeling.
‘Stars Like Confetti” Singer Dustin Lynch Coming To Minnesota In 2024!
We’ve got exciting news for country music fans in central Minnesota. Dustin Lynch will be coming to The Armory in 2024!
UPDATE: Central Minnesota Family Reunited With Long Lost Photo Albums
UPDATE: A family has been reunited with their photo albums all because of the help of central Minnesotans who came to the rescue.
Vote Now! Three Minnesotans Make Mullet US Championship Finals
Could one of these three Minnesota Mullets be the US Mullet Champ 2023? Voting is happening now.
Something’s Amiss! Minnesota Is Not The Number One Fall Destination?
How did California land at the top of this list? Something must be amiss. Minnesota is not the Number One Fall Destination?
‘Plow Bunyan’ Ready To Roll In Brainerd
Naming snowplows has become a bit of a tradition in Minnesota dating back a few years.