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Highway 55 Bridge in Paynesville Closes Monday for Replacement Work
Drivers in Paynesville will be detoured around a construction zone starting on Monday.
St. Cloud Calendar Packed With Family Fun This Weekender
Fall's finally here and St. Cloud's got something for everyone this weekend, from pirate adventures to pumpkin patches.
St. Cloud Planning Road Work And Bridge Repairs Throughout 2027
St. Cloud's got a busy construction calendar lined up for 2027, from major street work to bridge repairs that can't wait much longer.
St. Cloud Road Projects Wrapping Up Throughout the City
Pan Park Phase 5 is wrapping up soon, with sidewalks and final paving coming before Halloween hits St. Cloud.
Central Minnesota Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Through Two Immigrant Family Stories
The Paramount Center is hosting a free musical performance paired with exhibits telling how Hispanic families built roots right here in our region.
Learn to Recognize Heart Disease Warning Signs From Specialists at Community Panel
CentraCare is inviting the community to an online event focused on heart health and the questions that often come with it.
Free Volleyball Game Highlights St. Cloud State Homecoming Week
St. Cloud State's switching things up this year. The volleyball team's taking the homecoming spotlight for the first time with a free game on October 3rd.
Prep Sports Scoreboard – Tuesday, September 22nd
The boys soccer team kept things clean with a shutout win, and the girls answered with an offensive explosion.
Paynesville Motorcyclist Loses Control, Crashes Into Median On Highway 23
A motorcycle crash on Highway 23 sent a local rider to the hospital Tuesday evening, but quick response and safety gear made all the difference.
State Pollution Agency Penalizes Saint Cloud Facility For Waste Violations
A Saint Cloud recycling facility faces a hefty fine after environmental inspectors discovered a leaking underground tank contaminating the city's stormwater system.
Stearns County Jail Death Prompts Minnesota Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension Investigation
A 34-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at the Stearns County Jail and could not be revived despite immediate efforts.
Sunset Village Brings Luxury Retirement Living To Benton County’s Waterfront
Sunset Village brings a reverse snowbird lifestyle to Benton County, letting residents escape to the lake when the weather turns nice.
From Around Central Minnesota
Uncovering Central Minnesota's Halloween Haunts
Three haunted attractions are firing up this October across the area, each with their own twisted themes and schedule to fit your spook plans.
Pinehaven Farm Seeks Operator To Bring Mechanical Dragon Farfel To Life
Someone's gotta operate a real hydraulic dragon that eats pumpkins at a local farm, and they're hiring right now.
Check out The Tallest Bridge in Minnesota on this Biking Trail
Bike the Mesabi Trail, a 165-mile paved route through Minnesota's Iron Range with challenging grades and stunning fall scenery.
Gather Tree Seeds For Minnesota DNR & Get Paid
Minnesota's paying real money for tree cones and seeds right now.
Five Great Fall Color Drives To Enjoy In Minnesota
Minnesota's fall foliage doesn't require a long road trip. Great viewing spots are scattered throughout the state if you know where to look.
One Fast Food Chain Pays Managers an Average of 200K Per Year
Fast food managers rarely earn living wages. See how one chain pays $200,000 annually and why others could follow suit.
A Central Minnesota Barbecue Staple Is Closing This Weekend
The restaurant opened in February of 2023 in St. Cloud and moved to its current location in Waite Park earlier this year.
This 2 Year Old Kitty Needs a Forever Home - Isn't He Cute?
Looking to adopt a cat? TriCounty Humane Society has half-price adoption fees this week, including Nimbus, a social two-year-old.
New IMAX Theater Coming To Minnesota, 1 Hour From St. Cloud
After seven years without IMAX in Minnesota, Plymouth Theater is bringing it back. Opening day is just around the corner with a completely renovated auditorium.
Stolen Shelter Kitten's Journey UPDATE: Meet His New Family!
One kitten's second chance story captured hearts online and ended with adoption by someone who'd been following his journey all along.
Everyone's Invited To This St. Augusta Business Owners Birthday P
Mary Prom's turning another year older, and the whole community's invited to the celebration
Pick Your Own Apples & More at Collegeville Apple Orchards
Collegeville Orchard opens for the season with fresh apples, pumpkins, homemade mixes, and jams. Bring the family for petting zoo visits and pumpkin painting.