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Two Rounds Of Storms Expected This Week With Cooler Temps To Follow
Two rounds of storms are possible this week, but the strongest should stay south of the St. Cloud area Monday night.
St. Cloud’s Former Slim Chickens Becomes Italian Restaurant Rooted In Family Recipes
Sunday dinners at Grandma Amelia's table are the foundation for a new Italian restaurant coming to the old Slim Chickens.
Two-vehicle Crash on Highway 95 Sends Two to St. Cloud Hospital
Two people were taken to the hospital and a third suffered minor injuries in a Benton County crash Monday morning.
Coach Kimble Sets Top 4 MIAC Goal For Bennies Soccer This Fall
St. Benedict soccer is setting its sights on a top-4 MIAC finish this fall, and with 12 new players joining the roster, the Blazers are building something worth watching.
St. Cloud Area Homes Taking Longer To Sell As Market Shifts Toward Buyers
Sellers in the St. Cloud metro are still getting close to their asking price, but the days of lightning-fast sales are fading.
New Military Museum Opening Honors Veterans, Marks 25 Years Since September 11
A museum honoring Minnesota's military history is opening in Little Falls, and World War II veterans are expected to show up in person for the grand opening.
Sartell Man Avoided Prison, Got Probation for Threatening Woman Visiting From Arizona
A Sartell man who pleaded guilty to a felony threats charge from a February incident in Sartell has avoided prison time.
St. Cloud Film Society Turns Red Carpet Nightclub Into A Free Cinema
Six short films, one free evening, and a nightclub venue you might not expect. The St. Cloud Film Society is bringing cinema downtown in a big way.
Child Care Deserts Found Across Four Central Minnesota Counties, Study Shows
A shortage of 723 child care slots across Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties is more than a parenting problem. It's a workforce problem.
Tight Primary Races Expected As Minnesota Voters Head To Polls Tuesday
Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Minnesota, and analysts are watching closely. Over one million voters could turn out, which would be a first for the state.
One Person Injured In Two-vehicle Crash Near Belgrade Sunday Afternoon
A Sunday afternoon crash near Belgrade sent one person to St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after two vehicles collided at Highways 55 and 4.
Big Lake Crash On Highway 10 Sends One Person To Monticello Hospital
A Friday evening crash on Highway 10 in Big Lake sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
From Around Central Minnesota
Festi-Fall Happening Again for the Third Year in St. Cloud
The Downtown Alliance and Iron Street Distillery are teaming up for FestiFall 2025 on St. Cloud's East Side this September
Town Ball State Tourney Update – Sunday, August 9th
Shea Koster drove in five runs and the Sauk Rapids Cyclones pounded out fourteen hits in a 6-2 Class B win over Isanti.
Town Ball State Tournament Update And Recaps – Saturday
The Sartell Muskies beat the Stone Poneys despite being out-hit, and a lefty going the full nine innings made all the difference.
Nearly 80% of People Have This Issue Every Weekend
Can't sleep Sunday nights? Four common reasons explain why, from weekend schedule shifts to the overthinking spiral that keeps you staring at the ceiling.
Honeybee Swarm Under Backyard Deck Stings Me & My Dog
A backyard bee swarm left me and my dog nursing stings that stayed swollen for a full week.
A-Maze-Ing! Stoney Brook Farms Reveals 2026 Corn Maze Design
Ten years in, Stoney Brook Farms is going big with a treasure map maze packed with pirates, a volcano, and something waiting at the very center.
A St Cloud Man's Decades Of Service Honored At Rox Game
Jerry Lang spent more than 40 years in uniform, retired as a General, and then kept right on serving. The St. Cloud Rox noticed.
Rother And Griffiths Lead Rox Past Stingers In Playoff Opener
The St. Cloud Rox took game one of the playoff series Sunday, and Brett Griffiths made sure the Stingers never had a chance to settle in.
You'll Want To See This 2027 WE Fest Headliner In The 'Worst Way'
WE Fest dropped a big name for 2027 during this year's festival, and more headliners are expected to follow in September.
Minnesota DJ Uses Simple Trick To Make The Best Zucchini Lasagna
The easy trick to keeping zucchini lasagna from turning into a soggy mess is a simple step most people don't know.
The End of an Era is Coming for Bello Cucina in St. Joseph
Bello Cucina in St. Joseph has called it a run after 14 years. Get the details on hours, specials, and using gift cards in time.
Make Plans Now To Attend 'Bri's Lodge' Annual Car Show
Something new is showing up at this year's car show, and if you've got a crochet hook, a bread pan, or a woodworking bench, Bris Lodge could use your help.