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Stearns County Sheriff Moves Inmates As Old Jail Hits Capacity
The Stearns County Jail is out of room, and inmates are being sent to neighboring counties while a new facility takes shape on the west side of St. Cloud.
Trail Cameras Revealing More Black Bears Across Northern Minnesota
Minnesota has somewhere between 12,000 and 18,000 black bears, and sightings are climbing. Trail cameras and doorbell cams are catching a lot more than people expected.
Ham Lake Man Faces Felony Charge After St. Cloud Road Rage Incident
A man from the north Twin Cities metro faces a felony charge after a road rage incident in St. Cloud.
Alexandria Woman Rolls Vehicle on I-94, Taken to St. Cloud Hospital
A one-car crash in Stearns County sent a woman to the hospital Thursday morning.
St. Cloud Rox To Host Northwoods League Championship Game Thursday
The St. Cloud Rox are headed to the Northwoods League Championship after beating Eau Claire 10-5, and Thursday night's title game is at Joe Faber Field.
Morrison County Moped Rider Hospitalized After Curve Sends Him Into Ditch
A Morrison County moped crash sent a 73-year-old man to St. Cloud Hospital Wednesday afternoon after he lost control on a curve along Highway 238 near Bowlus.
Rollover On Highway 101 Sends Two Minneapolis Residents To Mercy Hospital
Two people from Minneapolis were rushed to Mercy Hospital with life-threatening injuries after a rollover crash on Highway 101 in Otsego Wednesday afternoon.
Wirth Center Opens New Downtown St. Cloud Home In Historic Building
The Wirth Center has a new home in downtown St. Cloud, and the space inside the historic Daniel Building is bigger and more ambitious than anything they've had before.
Paynesville Treatment Facility Resident Attacked With Homemade Weapon
The Stearns County Sheriff's Office is investigating an assault involving a weapon in Paynesville.
St. Cloud State Lands $135,000 Grant to Train Park Industries Workers
A workforce development grant from the state of Minnesota will help St. Cloud State University deliver job skills training to a St. Cloud advanced manufacturer.
St. Cloud Man Used Facebook Listing to Set Up Armed Robbery
A St. Cloud man involved in two armed robberies has pleaded guilty and was sent to prison ahead of his sentencing date.
Stearns County Trains New Prosecutors, Officers On Domestic Violence Cases
St. Cloud police recruits are now training alongside the county attorney's office, running real scenarios before they ever hit the streets.
From Around Central Minnesota
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.
Luke Combs Sets Minnesota Date For His 2027 Tour
Luke Combs is bringing his My Kinda Saturday Night tour back to U.S. Bank Stadium in April 2027, and tickets go on sale sooner than you might think.
Fall in Minnesota is So Close - Check Out These Fun Fall Festival
Fall in Minnesota is so fun - check out all of these great festivals in different areas of Minnesota
Mark Your December Calendars for Holly Ball 2026
Holly Ball 2026 is coming Dec. 5 with the theme 'How Sweet It Is,' raising funds for hospice, cancer, and child advocacy.
Wahkon's The Den Coffee & Creamery: 'Family Owned'
Wahkon has fewer than 300 people, but its newest spot is already drawing attention with coffee, ice cream, and a menu built to fill gaps, not create competition.
Why You’re Seeing More Bugs Around Your Minnesota Home
Field crickets showing up inside the house this time of year is pretty common, and they usually don't stick around past winter.
Experience 'The Titanic: An Immersive Voyage' in Mpls
For about the price of a movie night out, you can walk through recreated Titanic environments and come face to face with real history in Minneapolis.
Town Ball Upcoming Schedule
Town Ball regional tournament action runs Thursday through Saturday, with state berths on the line for teams across Class A, B, and C.
Rox Advance In Playoffs With Walk-Off Win
The St. Cloud Rox pulled off a wild walk-off win Tuesday night, and now they're just two wins away from a Northwoods League title.
Big Car Show Rolls Into Benton County Fairgrounds Sunday
The Pan Towners Car Show turns 51 this year, and it's bringing out military equipment, balloon rides, and over a hundred trophies to Sauk Rapids.