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Single Lanes Coming to Veterans Drive Through Friday in St. Cloud
Prepare for some slowdowns on a busy east-west corridor through part of St. Cloud.
From Watertown Roots To Regional Leader, Mike Williams Ends Four Decade Career
Mike Williams spent four decades building infrastructure and leading communities. Now he's stepping back to enjoy what comes next.
St. Cloud City Council Candidates Face Voters Wednesday Night At Public Forum
St. Cloud voters get a chance to hear directly from city council candidates this Wednesday night at City Hall. Come with your questions ready.
St. John’s Feeney Leading Johnnies into Saturday’s Game at Macalester
St. Johns dominated Bethel with a dominant 42-16 win, showcasing what Coach Fasching calls one of their best performances in years.
Benton County Historical Society Closes For Major Renovation And Four New Exhibits
The Benton County Historical Society is closing for seven weeks to build something special. Four brand new exhibits are coming.
Cathedral Volleyball Sweeps Albany – PREP SPORTS SCOREBOARD
Sauk Rapids-Rice stayed sharp on the court Thursday, taking down Tech in a match that showed their depth and skill.
Central Minnesota Honors Firefighters, Officers, And Paramedics For Exceptional Public Safety Service
Local firefighters, police officers, and paramedics are getting their due this year. The Public Safety Foundation just named the heroes keeping our region safe.
Ibrahim Campaigns For Ward 3 With Priorities On Housing, Infrastructure, And Transparency
Residents in Ward 3 are weighing in on what matters most this election. Incumbent Hudda Ibrahim says people care about safe streets, working infrastructure, and good jobs.
First-time Candidate Christian Challenges Incumbent Ibrahim For St. Cloud Council Seat
St. Cloud residents say they feel unsafe downtown even though crime data tells a different story. One candidate thinks addressing that disconnect matters.
Fatal Crash Claims Life At Buffalo Highway 25 Intersection Thursday Morning
A left turn into Walmart parking lot ended in tragedy when a car and bus collided on Highway 25.
Barn Fire Destroys Structure In Holdingford, Cause Unclear
A Stearns County fire destroyed a barn in Holdingford on Tuesday.
Stearns County Grand Jury Charges Man With Premeditated Murder in June Stabbing
A Stearns County Grand Jury has indicted a Cold Spring man on a charge of premeditated first-degree murder in the death of a group home worker.
From Around Central Minnesota
Plant Garlic Now Before Minnesota's Planting Window Closes
While most Minnesota gardeners are calling it quits for the season, garlic lovers know the clock is ticking, as garlic planting season has arrived.
St. Cloud Livea Closes Today (Friday) Moves to Virtual
Local weight loss service ends St. Cloud office, moves to virtual appointments and Minnetonka location
After Nearly 20 Years This St. Cloud Tattoo Shop Has Closed
The beloved tattoo shop that won best in Minnesota back in 2014 is gone, but the artists aren't disappearing.
Phantom Feast & New Lease for Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Experience a multicourse Halloween dinner, live entertainment, and ghost hunt at the Renaissance Festival grounds through November 1.
It's A Largemouth Kind Of Weekend Across Central Minnesota
Warm weather this weekend means the fish are hungry. Bass, pike, and smallmouth are all active right now if you know where to look.
Next 48 Hours Critical For Minnesota Boy Needing Heart
After twelve hours in surgery, Henry's got a mechanical heart keeping him going while doctors search for a donor match.
Famous Movie Celebrity Recently Spotted At Multiple MN Locations
A nuclear apocalypse survivor story is being shot in Minnesota.
This Central Minnesota Family is 'Praying For A Miracle'
A local boy's fight for survival just entered a new chapter.
Comedy Central Show Tells Tipsy Tale Of Minnesota’s Famous Ball Of Twine
Francis Johnson spent 29 years rolling twine into a 17,400-pound ball. Turns out, that's the kind of quirky achievement that inspires a Comedy Central episode.
Winter SKOLStice To Return To Eagan This Holiday Season
Winter SKOLStice brings back the beloved light drive-through, plus skating, music, and a heated spot to warm up.
Blinded By The Light? Changes Likely Coming To Headlights
Bright LED headlights have been making nighttime driving miserable for years. Now Washington is considering whether to do something about it.
Popular Cult Movie Making a Comeback Again in St. Cloud
Rocky Horror Stage production returns to Central Minnesota in 2026. Experience the cult classic live at Red Carpet Nightclub downtown.