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Minnesota Fishing Is Better Early Morning Right Now And Here Is Why
The dog days of summer showed up early this year, and Minnesota anglers are feeling it. Water temps pushing into the 80s changes everything about where and when you fish.
St. Cloud Man Convicted of Stabbing Officer During Arrest
A Stearns County jury has convicted a man of stabbing a St. Cloud police officer following a domestic dispute last year.
Mississippi River Levels Are Down And St. Cloud Is Paying Attention
St. Cloud's drinking water comes straight from the Mississippi — so when river levels drop up north near Bemidji, it's worth paying attention down here.
Maple Lake Man Crashes on I-94 Ramp in Albertville Early Thursday
A Maple Lake man was hurt after crashing his motorcycle on Thursday morning.
Tri-County Residents Can Drop Off Old Clothes and Linens for Free This Weekend
Residents of the Tri-County area can clean out their closets and totes for a clothes recycling event on Saturday.
Wildfire Smoke Shuts Down St. Cloud’s Biggest Garden Art Fair
An annual event at Munsinger Clemens Gardens has been canceled due to the wildfire smoke affecting our area.
Women Veterans At St Cloud VA Have Nearly Doubled Since 2020
The number of women veterans using the St. Cloud VA has nearly doubled since 2020 — and this summer, there are programs built specifically around that growth.
County Road 2 Stays Open But Expect Slowdowns Near ROCORI
Drivers are being alerted to a construction project in Cold Spring starting on Monday.
In or Outdoors the Weekender Offers Cool Ideas for Summer Fun
Somewhere between foam cannons, a rubber duck race, and glowing lanterns shaped like jungle animals, this weekend got a lot more interesting than expected.
Trump Just Endorsed Mike Lindell For Minnesota Governor
Trump just threw his weight behind Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor — and the Republican primary just got a whole lot more interesting.
Two Crow Wing County Lakes Now Confirmed With Zebra Mussels
Two lakes in Crow Wing County have been added to the list of Minnesota lakes with the invasive zebra mussels.
St. Cloud Senator Joins Panel Picking Minnesotas First Fraud Watchdog
St. Cloud's Senator Aric Putnam co-wrote the bill, it passed with overwhelming support, and now he's helping choose the person who'll enforce it.
From Around Central Minnesota
Minnesota Wants Your Artwork On Next State Parks License Plate
Minnesota is running a contest to design the next state parks license plate and the winning plate gets you into every state park for free.
Town Ball Weekly – July 16, 2026
Pearl Lake got the win over Cold Spring, and both teams had the same number of hits — so what actually separated them in the end?
Skip the Crowds: 5 Quiet Minnesota State Parks For You To Visit
Minnesota has five state parks that most people drive right past — and one of them sits where two rivers met a whole civilization.
It's Close - Black Crowes Show at Mystic Lake Amphitheatre
Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers are co-headlining the Southern Hospitality Tour, with a stop at Shakopee's new Mystic Lake Amphitheatre on July 28.
Disability Pride Celebration Returns To St. Cloud Saturday
Somewhere between the open mic and the disability history panels, this event has quietly become one of the more meaningful afternoons in St. Cloud's summer calendar.
We've All Heard These Five Dreaded Words From McDonald's
Nearly six years of data on McDonald's ice cream machines just dropped and some states are doing way better than others.
One Step Closer to Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Minnesota backed the Sunshine Protection Act, but permanent daylight saving time isn't law yet. Here's why.
Wildfire Video From Train, NWS Says Snow Our Only Hope
More than 200 wildfires burning across Ontario right now, and the smoke from all of it is settling right over Minnesota.
Hot MN Temps In July Means Only One Thing...Sweet Corn
Stoney Brook Farms in Foley posted their sweet corn harvest video on a Wednesday — and sold out before dinner time.
Annual Kruzin For Bris Lodge Event Adds Craft And Bake Sale In 20
Something new is showing up at this year's car show, and if you've got a crochet hook, a bread pan, or a woodworking bench, Bris Lodge could use your help.
Minnesotan Looks Towards Her Third Olympic Run in 2028
Minnesota gymnast Suni Lee is eyeing the 2028 LA Olympics, her third run, while filming a Netflix documentary about her journey.
Minnesota’s Top Beaches to Explore During the Heat Wave
Minnesota's got over 11,000 lakes, and some of the best swimming spots aren't the ones most people think of first.