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Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Cold Spring All Win Big In Town Ball Playoffs
Sartell held off Hibbing despite getting outhit in a tight Class A playoff game that came down to two runs and some clutch pitching.
51st Pantowners Car Show Draws Crowds To Benton County Fairgrounds
Antique cars, military memorials, a POW/MIA hot air balloon, and handmade crafts all shared the same parking lot in Sauk Rapids on Sunday.
Arrested Development Bring Iconic Songs To Minneapolis This Fall
The only hip hop group to ever win a Grammy for Best New Artist is coming to Minneapolis, and they've got two showtimes to choose from.
Sartell High School Takes Volleyball Outside With A Big Community Event
Sartell High School is taking volleyball outside, and they're bringing college programs, food trucks, and a specially built court along for the ride.
Morrison County Historical Society Hosts Free Lindbergh Talk September 15
Charles Lindbergh was more than the man who crossed the Atlantic. A free public event in Little Falls is taking a closer look at the full story.
Three-car Crash On Highway 23 Sends St. Cloud Man To Hospital Friday Night
A Friday night crash at 14th Avenue and Highway 23 in St. Cloud sent one driver to the hospital after a chain-reaction collision involving three vehicles.
Melrose Motorcyclist Suffers Life-threatening Injuries In Highway 71 Crash
A Friday night collision on Highway 71 near Elrosa left a Melrose motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries after a pickup truck turned into his path.
Kimball Motorcyclist Hurt In Highway 15 Crash Near Maine Prairie Township
A Friday afternoon crash on Highway 15 near Kimball sent a motorcyclist to St. Cloud Hospital after a collision with a turning Jeep.
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.
From Around Central Minnesota
Your Favorite Fair Ride Was Born In Minnesota
The Tilt-A-Whirl went from blueprint to the Minnesota State Fair in the same year it was designed.
Thursday Night Lakes Jam Headliner Announced, Chase Matthew
Chase Matthew is kicking off Lakes Jam 2027 on Thursday night, and the Brainerd crowd is going to have a lot to look forward to that weekend.
Get Tickets Now for One of St. Cloud's Most Popular Events
Rock N Roll Christmas Spectacular returns to the Paramount in St. Cloud Dec. 19-23 with live band performances of holiday classics.
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.
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.
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.