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4-0 Huskies Vault to #1 In the Nation in Division II Volleyball
Four straight wins at a Michigan tournament launched St. Cloud State volleyball into the top spot nationally for the first time.
450 Volunteers Signed Up, But Central Minnesota Needs More Hands For Days Of Caring
Nearly fifty agencies are coordinating over a hundred volunteer projects next week. The United Way needs people willing to spend a few hours making a real difference.
St. Cloud Economy Stuck In Neutral, Recession Not Yet Here
St. Cloud's economy is stuck in neutral right now, not heading toward recession but not exactly thriving either.
Semitruck And SUV Collide At Monticello Intersection, One Hospitalized
Monday morning commute turned dangerous at Highway 25 and Broadway when a semitruck and SUV collided. One driver headed to the hospital.
Children’s Theatre Company Kicks Off Ambitious Year With Fresh Stories
The largest children's theater in North America is opening its doors with fresh original shows alongside familiar favorites families know and love.
St. Cloud Technical College Launches Aircraft Maintenance And Echocardiography Programs This Fall
Two brand new programs at St. Cloud Tech are filling seats fast and addressing skilled workforce gaps in our region.
SCTCC Opens Husky Transfer Hub To Streamline University Pathway
Two local institutions are teaming up in a big way, putting university advisors directly on the technical college campus to streamline student transfers.
State Gas Prices Slide Down To Four Dollars Per Gallon
The White House just made a deal with Venezuela about oil. Don't expect cheaper gas tomorrow, though. These things take years to play out.
Circle K Rebranding Holiday Locations Across St. Cloud Area This Fall
Holiday gas stations across the St. Cloud area are getting a fresh new look as Circle K takes over locations throughout the region.
Mystic Pizza Gets Musical Treatment At Ordway Center
The 1988 film Mystic Pizza is getting the musical treatment, and it's heading to St. Paul this October with all your favorite 80s and 90s hits.
Powerball Xs And Os Brings NFL Fandom And Lottery Together
Powerball's teaming up with the NFL for a fresh weekly game starting mid-September. Pick eight team logos, five bucks a ticket.
Teen Hospitalized After Highway 10 Collision In St. Cloud
Saturday's crash on Highway 10 sent a 13-year-old to the hospital after two SUVs collided near Saint Germain Street. The teen driver and two others walked away.
From Around Central Minnesota
Cody Johnson Supported This Business To Feed His Openers And Crew
When touring musicians hit town, they're not just playing venues. They're quietly supporting the places that make our community taste like home.
This Minnesota State Fair Staple Just Switched Back To MN Potato
Fresh French Fries at the State Fair switched potato suppliers and people noticed right away. The vendor corrected course after hearing complaints.
So, You Had Your Head Sculpted Out of Butter at the Fair - Now Wh
Minnesota State Fair butter sculptures weigh 90 pounds each. Learn how Dairy Princesses get their own carved butter head to take home.
GRRL Celebrates Community Creativity With Card Design Contest
Nearly 450 people submitted designs celebrating what their library means to them.
Bull Riding & Country Music Coming to 'Taste of Osakis' in Sept.
Osakis is throwing a full day of action on September 12th, from pickleball tournaments to country music headliners and live chainsaw carving.
Love Bloody Marys? This Will Be Just The Festival for You!
Explore Bloody Mary variations from regional restaurants and bars at this year's festival. Live music, local beverages, and tastings run all day at Union Depot.
Dream Getaway 94 Will Send A Central Minnesotan On Vacation!
Central Minnesota has seen 93 dream trips happen through this contest. The next winner could be planning their getaway very soon.
MN Town Pronunciations Can Be Difficult - Listen to These Guys
How do newcomers to Minnesota handle pronouncing familiar town names? Locals are always curious to hear them try.
Grandma's Kitchen Skills Are Making A Comeback -Try It Yourself
More people are preserving their own food at home using old techniques like canning and fermenting. It's practical, budget-friendly, and tackles garden overflows.
Enforced Dress Code for Olive Garden's Sister Restaurant in MN
How Minneapolis protects diners from surprise dress code enforcement at bars and restaurants
Minnesota’s Favorite Amusement Park Goes Full Halloween With ValleyScare And Tricks And Treats
Want Halloween fun for the whole family? Valleyfair's got daytime Tricks and Treats parties alongside its nighttime scares starting mid-September.
St. Johns Football Faces Physical La Crosse Squad In Season Opener
The Johnnies are thinner at receiver than they've been in years, but that's what makes Trey Feeney's arm talent and football intelligence so important right now.