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Young St. Cloud Man Dies in Todd County Motorcycle Crash Tuesday
A St. Cloud man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Todd County on Tuesday evening.
Sartell Closes Pinecone Road Monday for Two Weeks of Pavement and Concrete Work
A major north-south road in Sartell will be closing for a few weeks.
From La Porte To St. Cloud, Bishop Neary’s Journey Spans Continents And Callings
The oldest of six kids from northwestern Indiana, Bishop Neary traded his Eagle Scout badge for a bishop's ring.
Cold Water Can Kill Fast, Minnesota DNR Warns Fall Anglers and Hunters
Fall fishing and the opening of the waterfowl hunting season have the Minnesota DNR reminding everyone of cold water safety.
Local Expert Gets You Ready for Duck Season
Duck season opens this Saturday, and Minnesota's breeding population is up 60 percent from last year. Hunters should expect good opportunities early.
South Carolina Man Sentenced for Traveling to Minnesota to Meet 14-year-old
A South Carolina man who pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct charges after driving to St. Cloud to meet a 14-year-old girl for sex was sentenced earlier this week.
Local Soccer And Volleyball Teams Deliver Strong Performances Thursday Evening
Cathedral's girls soccer team came back from behind to beat St. Johns Prep in the rain, scoring twice in the final ten minutes for a 3-2 win.
St. Cloud Public Services Has This Warning About Lithium Ion Batteries
That lithium ion battery in your phone could start a fire at the recycling center. Take it somewhere safe instead.
Flu And COVID Vaccines Ready Now At CentraCare Clinics Throughout Region
Flu and COVID shots are ready to go at CentraCare clinics across the region. Book online or call 320-200-3200 to get protected this season.
Nearly 385,000 Minnesota Absentee Ballots Distributed In First Six Days Of Voting
Three ways to vote in Minnesota, and thousands are choosing early. Here's what the numbers show so far.
Former SCSU Football Coach Opens Up About Sudden Retirement
Four games in, the Southwest Minnesota State football coach decided it was time to prioritize his family over the field.
Minnesota DNR Invites Adults to Take Kids Hunting Small Game This Weekend
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging adults to take a kid hunting for small game this weekend.
From Around Central Minnesota
Huge Payout Coming After Vaccination vs Termination
Rochester Mayo Clinic employee wins $50,000 settlement in religious vaccination case
This Minnesota ‘Capital’ City Was Ignored By HGTV In New List
Anoka's been throwing Halloween parties since 1920, turning rowdy pranks into community tradition. Yet HGTV's top twenty Halloween towns somehow left it off the list.
This Former MTV Star Has A 'New' Minnesota Connection
The Jackass star and his costume designer wife stopped by Northern Dakota County, and locals say he was genuinely down to earth.
Alexandria Teen Gets Two Chairs To Turn On 'The Voice'
A 14-year-old from Alexandria just made it past the Blind Auditions on The Voice after impressing two major coaches with her rendition of an Olivia Rodrigo hit.
Love a Hidden Speakeasy? There are 14 Speakeasies in Minnesota
Looking for a hidden speakeasy near you? Minnesota has 14 secret bars with creative passwords and concealed entries.
Woman Behind 'Bri's Lodge' Received Prestigious Honor
Tami Kruzel turned her family's tragedy into 'Bris Lodge', a place where grieving people finally don't have to walk that road alone.
Sauk Rapids Dairy Queen Wraps Up Seasonal Run Next Weekend
When the local Dairy Queen shuts down for the season, you know Minnesota's transition into autumn is officially underway.
Now 900 Locations in the U.S. - St. Cloud Location Extremely Busy
A new drive-through coffee shop in St. Cloud is drawing consistent crowds. Find out why 7 Brew is expanding faster than most local competitors.
5 Things That Minnesota Duck Hunters Should Know
Duck season opens Saturday before sunrise in Minnesota, and the rules are strict about what you can shoot and how many.
Two Minnesota Cities Lead Nation In Disability Friendly Communities
Minneapolis and St. Paul are making real differences for people with disabilities. Both cities ranked in the top five nationally for accessibility and support.
What Do Josh & Jase Think About Minnesota's 'Jucy Lucy?'
Two British content creators just experienced what happens when you bite into a burger that's basically a cheese bomb waiting to happen.
Minneapolis Taco & Tequila Bar Goes All Out for Halloween
Nicos Taco and Tequila Bar in Uptown Minneapolis transforms into a Halloween hotspot with themed drinks, spooky decor, and festive food for the season.