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Sister Mary Jo From Cathedral High School Pitches Fastball That Captivates The Internet
Sister Mary Jo went from teaching in Illinois classrooms to becoming an internet sensation with one perfect pitch.
Sauk Rapids-Rice Football Kicks Off Early To Avoid Severe Weather
Strong storms heading our way Friday night, so Sauk Rapids-Rice and Elk River are taking the field early at 5 p.m.
Brevyn SpannFord Signs 18 Million Dollar Extension To Stay With Cowboys
Sauk Rapids kid Brevyn SpannFord is staying put in Dallas. His new three-year deal worth 18 million keeps him off the free agent market.
New Johnnie Receivers Stepping Up
St. Johns football kicked off the season with a tight win over La Crosse, proving they can compete despite losing their top two receivers to graduation.
St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club Earns Runner-up International Recognition For Community Service
St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club just landed runner-up honors for International Club of the Year, proving their decades of commitment to local youth still resonates.
Girls Volleyball Goes Outside, Sartell Beats Sauk Rapids-Rice In Pioneering Match
Cathedral's Ava Meyer put on a clinic with 28 kills and seven blocks. The Crusaders outlasted Little Falls in a five-set thriller.
Volunteers Clean Mississippi River For Xcel Energy’s 16th Day Of Service
The Mississippi got some serious attention Thursday when volunteers from Monticello and Becker teamed up for a riverside cleanup that matters.
Eighth-ranked Huskies Face Back-to-back Opponents In Conference, Home Opener
The Huskies' home opener brings championship recognition and two serious tests against conference rivals this weekend at Halenbeck.
Severe Thunderstorms Possible Friday Evening, Large Hail And Damaging Winds Expected
Before fall kicks in early next week, Friday's bringing one last blast of summer heat and some dangerous storm activity.
Three Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 71 And 210 Intersection In Hewitt
Three vehicles collided Thursday evening at Highway 71 and 210 in Hewitt. Two people were taken to Astera Health with minor injuries.
Fatal Crash Claims Life On Highway 23 Near Sauk Rapids
A fatal crash on Highway 23 near Sauk Rapids claimed one life yesterday. Authorities are still working to determine what caused the vehicle to leave the road.
Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend Starts Saturday For Kids 17 And Under
Bear season wraps up mid-October, and hunters are holding out for bigger game. Final numbers should tell quite a story.
From Around Central Minnesota
New Meteorologist At KARE 11 Learns Grilling Is Not His Strength
New meteorologist at KARE 11 learned the hard way that grilling on live TV might not be his strongest skill during his first summer appearance.
Ready for Football AND Some New Foods at US Bank Stadium
Vikings home opener is coming Sunday at 3:25 p.m. Check out the new stadium food options debuting for the 2026 season.
PWHL Secures National TV Deal For Fourth Upcoming Season
The PWHL's new deal puts games on tv for everyone.
On a Budget? This is the Least Expensive College Town in MN
Winona tops the list as Minnesota's most affordable college town, with rent under $900 a month and two solid universities nearby.
Does This Mean Gordon Ramsay Is Coming To Minnesota?
A unique opportunity is brewing for local eateries as a reality TV icon heads to town.
Father Ethen's 9/11 Journey 25 Years Later
A morning detour led a priest to Ground Zero. Now he's bringing firefighters from home to remember and honor that service.
From First Kiss To First Dance - Meet 'The Wedding Painter'
A local artist now captures wedding moments live on canvas.
KARE 11 Anchor Julie Nelson Shares Recovery Update
After months away from KARE 11, the longtime anchor is working through lingering effects from a summer boating accident but plans to return.
Free Country Concert At The Commons Precedes Vikings Home Opener
Free country music right before kickoff? The Vikings are bringing Cole Swindell to The Commons on Sunday.
Join The River At St. Cloud Scheels On Friday Morning
If you've been entering codes for weeks, Friday morning could be the moment your name gets called for two brand new ebikes.
Minnesota DNR Launches Fall Color Finder For 2026
The DNR's interactive map shows when peak foliage hits your area, with St. Cloud hitting its stride mid-October based on historical patterns.
St. Cloud Gets New Sports Card Shop With Rare Ty Cobb And Willie Mays Cards
Dan Heiser turned a childhood hobby from 1983 into a full-fledged business. Game 7 Sports Cards and Collectibles just opened downtown with rare finds you won't see anywhere else.