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Car and Semi-Truck Collide on Interstate 94 Near St. Cloud Friday Morning
One person was hurt in a crash between a car and a semi-truck on Friday morning.
Early Voting In Minnesota Surges Past 2022 Midterm Numbers By Thousands
Early voting turnout in Minnesota is running circles around what happened during the last midterm election cycle.
Highway 25 Reopens in Wright County After Seven Months of Reconstruction
A seven-month road construction project in Wright County has finished, and the detour is being lifted.
St. Johns Football Heads To Carleton Undefeated, Seeking Seventh Straight Win
St. Johns stayed calm when it mattered most, storming back in the second half to improve to 6-0 with a homecoming win over Concordia-Moorhead.
St. Cloud Intersection Closing Wednesday for Utility Work Through November
St. Cloud drivers will have to detour around a busy intersection starting next week.
Sauk Rapids-Rice Volleyball Sweeps Sartell In Straight Sets Thursday Night
Local volleyball saw some competitive action Thursday with Sauk Rapids-Rice dominating while Cathedral battled a strong ROCORI squad.
Central Minnesota Football Sections Announce Playoff Pairings, First Games Set For Tuesday
Playoff season arrives for Central Minnesota football teams next week. Seeds are set, matchups are announced, and the stakes just got real.
St. Cloud Schools Get Boost From Credit Union’s Skip A Pay Program
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union just handed over nearly eight grand to help stock local classrooms with supplies kids actually need.
Five Vehicle Crash Halts Westbound Traffic On Interstate 94 In Monticello
A five-vehicle pileup brought traffic to a standstill on I-94 in Wright County Thursday evening. Three people ended up at the hospital with injuries.
From Newspaper Delivery To Business Owner, John Lutgen’s Forty Year Journey
From newspaper delivery as a kid to running his own construction company, John Lutgen built something real in St. Cloud over nearly four decades.
Two Children Struck by Car at St. Cloud Intersection Wednesday Afternoon
Two children suffered serious injuries when they were struck by a car in St. Cloud on Wednesday afternoon.
Northern Sun Wrestling Coaches Poll Shows Tight Race Among Top Teams
Wisconsin-Parkside picked to top a wrestling conference that's tighter than ever. Minnesota State and defending champ St. Cloud State right on their heels.
From Around Central Minnesota
Central Minnesota Mom Turns Baking Dream Into Community Favorite
What started in her heart has turned into hundreds of loaves of sourdough, a growing farm stand, and a community of loyal customers.
Next Saturday It's Mall-O-Ween at St. Cloud's Crossroads Mall
Mall-O-Ween brings trick-or-treating indoors at Crossroads Center.
Thanksgiving Meal for 6 People for the Low Price of Only $30
Holiday grocery prices climbing? Target's thirty dollar Thanksgiving meal kit feeds six people with all the basics you need this season.
Twin Cities News Anchor Goes Behind The Scenes In NYC
Santaniello sat down with Gayle King to talk about how news has changed over the past 15 years in television.
New St. Cloud Dispensary Grand Opening This Friday
St. Cloud's new cannabis dispensary Dankz opened Friday with a terpene wall and craft grower focus.
Central Minnesota Man Chases Down Gov. Walz To Ask About Fraud
A streamer confronted Governor Walz during his morning jog in the Twin Cities, demanding answers about alleged fraud in Minnesota.
Next Weekend It's a Halloween Extravaganza in Minnesota
Halloween events happening this weekend around Minnesota include BareBones' outdoor spectacle with stilt performers, dancers, and 45 to 60 minutes of puppet theater magic.
The Clock Is Ticking For Minnesota Lottery Players
New Year's Day could change someone's life around here, but don't forget to hold onto that ticket.
Cathedral Boys and Girls Soccer Each Headed To State
Both Cathedral soccer teams are heading to state after dramatic section championship wins on Wednesday night.
Alexandria Teen On 'The Voice' Now Performing at We-Fest 2027
At just 14, Brooklyn Marie is performing on The Voice this and already booked for WeFest 2027.
Walmart and Sam's Club Merge Membership into One
What to know about the new combined Sam's Club and Walmart membership offering fuel savings and streaming perks.
Massive Metal Object Found In Minnesota Field Likely Chinese Rock
A massive metal disc landed in a Minnesota farm field, and it might be space junk from a Chinese rocket.