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Governor Walz Fills Two Open Judgeships in Minnesota’s Seventh District
Governor Tim Walz has appointed two candidates to fill open judgeships in Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District.
Train Strikes Stalled Car in Randall and Driver is Airlifted to St. Cloud
A Cushing man was seriously hurt when his vehicle was hit by a train early Saturday.
SCSU’s Banaian; Recession Could Still Happed in 2026
Farmers ordering fertilizer for 2027 are already facing prices so high some may just walk away from planting altogether next season.
Al Travis Moved 22 Times Before 23 And Still Found His Voice
Before he ever sat behind a mic, Al Travis had already lived in something like 22 different places — and he wasn't even 23 yet.
Bernick Family Foundation Opens Grant Applications For Youth And Wellness Programs
A local foundation with deep roots in this region is offering up to 300-thousand dollars for programs that help young people build real skills and stay active — and the deadline is closer than you think.
A Book A Retirement And One Last Season For Becker Football’s Legend
Becker high school started a football program back in 1969. Over the past 57 years only one man has held the title of head coach. Dwight Lundeen announced last fall that this upcoming season will be his last.
Minnesota Got A Small Break At The Pump But It May Not Last
Diesel is quietly climbing again, and for anyone who moves goods or hauls equipment for a living, that number is starting to sting.
School Of Rock Wraps This Week With A Live Concert At The Paramount
Band names, band photos, original posters — these kids did the whole thing, and Thursday night at the Paramount is where it all comes together.
Rox Players Auctioned Their USA Jerseys And Broke A Fundraising Record
The St. Cloud Rox just wrapped up a night that broke their own record — and the money goes straight to local veterans and their families.
A Cold Front Hits Western Minnesota Monday Night With Severe Storm Risk
Monday stays mostly dry, but there's a cold front on the way — and for parts of western Minnesota, that could mean more than just rain.
Exciting Highlights from Day Two of GenCon
GenCon sold out every single pass this year, and by Friday the energy on the floor was something else entirely.
St. Cloud Not Part of Municipal Water System Cyberattacks
St. Cloud's water system came through untouched, but more than 30 Minnesota communities weren't so lucky — and investigators think they know who's behind it.
From Around Central Minnesota
Dave's Hot Chicken Opening Another MN Location & St. Cloud Soon
Kris Humphries is bringing Dave's Hot Chicken to St. Cloud, setting up shop in the old Gap space at Rivertown Village.
Back To School Events in the St. Cloud Area
Back to school season is here, with local events kicking off in early August for families with kids of all ages across the region.
Rox Romp Over Big Sticks Sunday
Colton Rother had himself a Sunday — three hits, seven RBIs, and the Rox put up a number that's hard to ignore. The full recap is coming right up.
Town Ball Update – August 3rd, 2026
Sartell and Monticello played nine innings and still couldn't settle it — and the bottom of the eighth made sure nobody left quietly.
Central Minnesota Bar Making A Change To Produce More Pickles
A garage that's been sitting next to a bar since 1999 is finally getting a second act — and it involves a whole lot of pickles.
Legion Baseball Weekend Recaps – August 3rd
Henry Schloe threw seven innings, struck out nine, and gave up exactly one hit — that's the kind of performance that makes a dugout go quiet on the other side.
Southern Minnesota Man Caught After Cutting Down A Flock Camera
Flock cameras have been quietly watching traffic in towns across the country — and not everyone is okay with that. One Faribault man decided to do something about it, and it landed him in serious trouble.
Here Comes The Sun...Flowers: Isanti Field To Open Next Weekend
Something about standing in the middle of a sunflower field just hits different — and there's a whole trail of them waiting about an hour from St. Cloud.
Minnesota State Fair Again Ranked #1 - Time to Eat
Yelp ranked the Minnesota State Fair No. 1 for fair food, with Wisconsin and Iowa close behind on the list.
Kimball Days Is Back With A Full Week Of Events Starting August 3
Kimball Days runs all week long — and somewhere in town right now, a medallion is hidden, just waiting for someone to find it.
The Rox Dropped To 37-24 After Giving Up The Lead Late In La Crosse
The Rox jumped out to a 3-0 lead before the first inning was even finished — then went quiet for the next eight.
Sartell’s Spencer Meier Comes ‘Full Circle’ As SCSU Hockey Assistant Coach
From setting records at Sartell-St. Stephen to playing 171 games at St. Cloud State, Spencer Meier's hockey story has stayed close to home — and it just added another chapter.