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St. Cloud State Launches Dedicated Support Center For Transfer Students
St. Cloud State just opened a dedicated space to help transfer students settle in and thrive on campus from day one.
Minivan Veers Into Ditch On Highway 23, Two Hospitalized In Rockville
An 81-year-old driver lost control of his minivan on Highway 23 in Rockville Thursday night. Both he and his passenger were taken to Mayo Clinic with non-life-threatening injuries.
Minnesota State Fair Names Winners Of Its 2026 Best Awards
Twelve vendors just earned the Great Minnesota Get Together's top honors for 2026. Everything from corn dogs to pierogi made the cut.
Dry Conditions Expected to Impact Teal and Goose Hunting in MN
Drought's reshaping Minnesota's hunting season this fall, making some spots tougher to reach while creating unexpected advantages elsewhere.
Construction Nearly Complete at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center
After 40 years, the Herb Brooks Arena is ditching its Olympic-sized ice for the standard college hockey dimensions fans are used to seeing.
St. Cloud Teams and Umpires in Last Weekend of Amateur Baseball State Tournament
Local baseball talent takes center stage this weekend as St. Cloud area teams battle it out for state amateur titles.
Stearns County Sheriff Seeks Blue Suzuki Motorcycle Stolen From River Street
A 2004 blue Suzuki Enduro vanished from a Holding Township neighborhood. If you've spotted it, the Sheriff's Department wants to hear from you.
Two-vehicle Crash On Highway 55 Sends Buffalo Resident To Hospital
Two vehicles collided on Highway 55 Thursday morning in Buffalo. One person was taken to the hospital with injuries that aren't life-threatening.
Highway 23 Crash Sends Toyota Tacoma Into Median Near County Road 8
Two vehicles collided on Highway 23 Friday afternoon, sending one truck into the median. The driver walked away with non-life-threatening injuries.
Niron Magnetics To Celebrate Steel Raising For New Sartell Plant
Sartell's getting a major manufacturing boost. Niron Magnetics just broke ground on a facility that'll bring 175 jobs and help America rely less on foreign rare earth materials.
Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Minnesota Thursday With Hail, Damaging Winds
Severe thunderstorms could roll through Thursday with hail the size of golf balls and winds hitting 60 miles per hour.
Cash Wise Customer Claims $100,000 Lottery Prize In Waite Park
Someone at Cash Wise in Waite Park just won big on a scratch-off ticket. A hundred grand in the Money game is life-changing money.
From Around Central Minnesota
City in Minnesota in the Top 10 for Best Places to Retire
Best places to retire in the US range from Florida's top three cities to Minneapolis, based on activities, walkability, taxes, and quality of life.
Detroit Lakes Trolls Made From Recycled Wood Invite Visitors To Explore And Hunt
Detroit Lakes hid giant trolls all over town this summer, and finding them means solving riddles and taking some pretty cool walks.
New Blood From Minnesota in This Season's Traitors: New Blood
The Traitors returns with everyday Americans instead of reality stars, premiering September 17 on NBC with Alan Cumming hosting the high-stakes game.
Central Minnesota High School Football Scoreboard
Holdingford held on for a 7-6 victory over Cathedral in a defensive struggle that came down to the final seconds Thursday night.
YMCA Promenade Under the Big Top is Next Month - Tix on Sale Now
Grab your tickets to Promenade, the beloved wine and craft beer tasting that's raised over 1 million dollars for local YMCA programs.
From Dayton’s Lobbies To Online Chaos, Ticket Purchasing Transformed In Two Decades
Remember camping out for concert tickets? Those days are gone. Now you're competing with scalpers worldwide before you even wake up.
Updates on Noise Level Solution at Mystic Lake Amphitheatre
New open-air venue in Shakopee brings back big concerts to Minnesota after decades. But residents say the noise is traveling too far into evening hours.
Medical Emergency Prompts Delta Flight to Return to Minneapolis
Medical emergencies on planes happen more often than you'd think. Learn what happens when a pilot or passenger needs help mid-flight and how
Minnesota Wild Moves To Amazon Prime Video For Streaming Games This Season
Minnesota Wild fans have options now. Prime Video streams games, but cable and satellite broadcasts continue too.
Coach Scott Hentges Enters 15th Season With Strong Senior Class And High Expectations
After a tough 4-5 year, Sartell-St. Stephen football is banking on a strong senior class to turn things around in 2026.
Critic Zimmern Grades New Minnesota State Fair Foods
Andrew Zimmern skipped opening day at the Minnesota State Fair for the first time in 35 years, but he still tasted what everyone's talking about.
US Bank Stadium Gives You A Chance To See The Inner Workings
Explore premium clubs, the press level, and the stadium's art collection on a 90-minute guided tour available through the end of the year.