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Greenwald Was Named For Its Forests And The German Roots Run Deep
Someone tried to rob a small-town bank in Greenwald back in 1980 — and the townspeople stopped it themselves. That detail alone says a lot about this place.
Bad Air Canceled Art in the Gardens So Artists Regrouping on West St. Germain
There's a second chance for artists and members of the community to gather after the Art in the Gardens event was canceled on Thursday.
The Story Behind the Different Colored Hydrants in the City
Most people walk past fire hydrants every day without giving them a second thought — turns out the colors actually mean something specific in St. Cloud.
A Two-vehicle Crash on Highway 12 Sent Three to Meeker Memorial Hospital
Three people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Meeker County on Thursday morning.
Rox Downed In Dickinson Thursday Night
The Rox had the hits. They just couldn't string them together when it counted most in Dickinson Thursday night.
St. Cloud Crash Sends Woman to Hospital After SUV Rolls Over
One person was hurt and another cited with a traffic violation after a crash in St. Cloud Thursday morning.
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.
From Around Central Minnesota
I Think This Might Be the Worst Traffic Light in St. Cloud
The left turn from Traverse Road onto Roosevelt Road is one of the trickiest signals in town, and the road's curve may be why.
'PSA' Bringing Three Bands To The Main Stage In St. Cloud Next Fr
A St. Cloud band that won Battle of the Bands is having one of their busiest summers yet... and it's only getting started.
Gilman in the Spotlight Next Weekend
The medallion is out there somewhere in Gilman, worth fifty bucks, and the only clues are posted at the liquor store. That's a pretty good Saturday morning right there.
One Year Later: Lane Splitting & Filtering A 'Non-Issue' For Many
Turns out the bigger problem with Minnesota's new motorcycle law isn't anger — it's that a lot of drivers still don't even know the law exists.
Get Married for Free This August at the Dakota County Fair
The Dakota County Fair is hosting free wedding ceremonies this year, giving couples a fun alternative to a courthouse wedding.
Of All The Things To Steal...Why A Speedway Water Truck?
It's not exactly the getaway car you would imagine.
Still Plenty Of Great Shows On The Ledge Amphitheater’s 2026 Summer Schedule
Three bands. One night. Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors hitting the same stage in September — that's a lot of nostalgia packed into one show.
Are Being Watched? More Than 20 Flock Cameras In St. Cloud Area
More than 20 license plate reader cameras are quietly watching the roads around St. Cloud — and most people have no idea they're even there.
When Is a Kid Old Enough To Have Their Own Cell Phone
There's a moment every parent hits when a walkie-talkie just doesn't cut it anymore — and that moment is coming up.
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.