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Alcohol Believed Factor In Two Vehicle Crash Near St. Joseph
Saturday night crash near St. Joseph left two people hurt when a pickup truck blew through a stop sign.
County Homeowners Face Tax Increase as Stearns Approves New Budget
Stearns County commissioners have approved a preliminary budget and tax levy for 2027.
Dream Job Alert, Hormel Hiring Peanutters To Tour Country In Famous Vehicle
Hormel's looking for adventurous college grads to drive the Nut Mobile across America and get paid for it. Sound familiar?
Event in St. Cloud Will Tackle Human Trafficking and Sexual Violence
A free community event Thursday night tackles human trafficking and sexual violence right here in Central Minnesota with experts ready to talk.
Waite Park Considers Hiring Fulltime Safety Inspectors To Boost Community Fire Safety
Waite Park's fire department is shifting gears from just responding to fires to preventing them before they start with a new safety inspector program.
Sauk Rapids Reaches Agreement On NextEra Battery Facility, Accepts Limited Local Control
Sauk Rapids faced a tough choice: oppose a state-approved battery project or strike a deal to soften the blow.
Construction Crew Arrives Monday to Start Highway 15 Bridge Preparation Work
Drivers in the area of Highway 15 and Highway 10 in Sauk Rapids will see some road construction activity beginning on Monday.
St. Cloud Apartment Fire Started by Unattended Candle Monday Night
Several residents had to be displaced after an apartment fire in St. Cloud Monday night.
LEDGEtober Flannel Fest Returns Saturday With Live Music, Contests, And Community Spirit
Back for year five, LEDGEtober Flannel Fest brings live music, beer sampling, and local nonprofits together this Saturday at the Ledge.
Spotlight: GREAT Theatre’s Les Miserables Coming to Paramount Stage
For the first time in 13 seasons, GREAT Theatre is bringing Les Misérables to the stage.
Plane Crashes At Buffalo Municipal Airport, One Man Killed
A small plane went down at Buffalo Municipal Airport Sunday afternoon, claiming one life and leaving another person in critical condition.
Pickup Truck Shears Utility Pole After Leaving Roadway Near Belgrade
Pickup Truck Shears Utility Pole After Leaving Roadway Near Belgrade
From Around Central Minnesota
Chef Gordon Ramsay Finding More Reasons To Stay In Minnesota
Local Minnesota restaurants are getting the Gordon Ramsay treatment, but the mystery about what's being filmed keeps growing.
Love Those Eyes! Gypsum is Available at the TCHS
Meet Gypsum, a six-year-old husky mix looking for her forever home. This energetic girl loves outdoor adventures and swimming, perfect for active families.
Central MN Singers! You're Invited To 'Sing As You Are' Saturday
Ever wanted to sing with others but thought you needed years of training? Saturday's your chance to join in, no auditions or experience required.
USPS Releases 2026 Holiday Mailing Deadlines For Timely Delivery
Important USPS deadlines you need to remember if you want to make sure your packages arrive on time.
Smashing Pumpkins Coming to St. Paul on October 13th
Smashing Pumpkins bring their Rats in a Cage tour to Grand Casino Arena on October 13th, performing Mellon Collie in full plus career hits.
Vikings Could Look to the Draft in 2027 for a Quarterback
Vikings just traded away their former first-round QB pick for a fifth-rounder. That's a pretty loud statement about what they think of his future.
WE Fest Reveals BIG Announcement For 2027 Festival
If country music and camping sound like your kind of weekend, WE Fest 2027 has something big planned for August at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes.
Central Minnesota’s Most Haunted: Five Spooky Spots
Central Minnesota has more than a few places where people swear something strange is going on after dark.
Popular Artist Plans "All Request" Concert for Minneapolis
Brandi Carlile brings her all-request concert tour to Minneapolis November 17 and 18, letting fans call the shots on every song performed live.
'New' St. Cloud Holiday Gets Changed To Circle K
The last Holiday stations in Central Minnesota are switching over to Circle K this month. New rewards program comes with the change.
Vikings Trade Former First Round Pick To New York Giants
J.J. McCarthy's time in Minnesota ended abruptly after questions about maturity in the quarterback room surfaced.
Vintage Escapes Winery Hosts HalloWINE Trail With Six Tastings, Live Music, And Food
Head to Vintage Escapes on October 25th for a Halloween wine trail that winds through the vineyards with live entertainment.