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New Owners of Herbergers Building Working On Concept Plans
That old Herbergers space in downtown St. Cloud has been sitting empty for eight years. Now there's a Minneapolis group with some ideas — and the mayor's already had a sit-down with them.
Stearns County Fair Is Unique for This
Three demolition derbies back to back — Stearns County Fair in Sauk Centre is apparently the only fair in Minnesota pulling that off.
A New York Mills Kid Grew Up To Fly The F-22 Raptor Over St. Cloud
The F-22 Raptor is coming to St. Cloud, and the pilot leading that demo team grew up about an hour from here. There's something kind of cool about that.
Minnesota DNR Wants Your Thoughts On A Simpler Duck Hunting Limit
Minnesota duck hunters might soon have a new option that could change who shows up in the blind — and it all comes down to a number.
Stearns County Taps Meeker County Administrator to Lead Operations
Stearns County has a new County Administrator.
Minnesota Drought Conditions on the Rise
Signs of drought are growing across Minnesota as hot and dry conditions persist.
ATV Flips And Pins Brooklyn Park Man Near Millerville Thursday Night
A caller told dispatch the ATV was on top of the driver. That detail alone tells you how serious Thursday night near Millerville really was.
Rox Swept In Thursday Doubleheader
Eight stolen bases in one day. That kind of afternoon doesn't come around often, even when the scoreboard doesn't go your way.
Hot And Humid Air Returns This Weekend With Storms Possible Sunday
The kind of weekend where you feel the air before you even step outside — that's what's coming, and a few counties south of St. Cloud are already under an Extreme Heat Watch.
St. Cloud Volunteers Are Packing Free School Supplies For Every K-5 Kid This Fall
Every kid in District 742 heading into preschool through fifth grade is getting free school supplies this fall — and it all starts with a packing event this Thursday.
St. Cloud Hosts 600 School Nutrition Pros This August
One of the largest school nutrition trade shows in the Midwest is setting up right here in St. Cloud — over 160 vendor booths under one roof.
Highway 12 Crash Near Grove City Sends Paynesville Woman to Hospital
A crash between a boom truck and an SUV sent a Paynesville woman to the hospital on Thursday afternoon.
From Around Central Minnesota
Minnesota Weekend Getaway With Physical Activity? Check These Out
67 state parks and some of Minnesota's best hiking trails, including hidden gems
Unless You Like Bland Food - Pass on These Deli Options at Costco
Real Costco shoppers weighed in on the deli prepared meals. Some are worth grabbing, and a few are better left on the shelf.
Poor Planning? 4 Minnesota Twins To Get Married On The Same Day!
Four Minnesota Twins players are all getting married on the exact same day this November — and no, they didn't plan it together.
Popular Sartell Restaurant Changes Mind On Rebrand After Customer Feedback
Anejos in Sartell spent weeks planning a whole new identity — new name, new staff, the works. Then something happened that made them change course entirely.
3 Uniquely Minnesota Destinations That Feel More Like Traditions
Somewhere between Duluth and Grand Marais, a lot of Minnesota summers officially begin the moment a slice of pie hits the table at Betty's in Two Harbors.
Plan Two Must-See Places in Minnesota for Fall Colors & Hiking
Minnesota fall hiking at Superior Hiking Trail or Taylors Falls offers stunning color views, but book lodging early before spots fill up.
Rox Chop Down Loggers Wednesday At Joe Faber Field
The Rox bounced back in a big way Wednesday night — ten hits, six walks, and a performance from a towering starter that's hard to forget.
Don't Miss A Night of Comedy With Jason Schommer & Friends
Louie Anderson once called him funny, clever, and on his way to the big time. Saturday night, St. Cloud gets to see what all the fuss is about.
Watch Time-Lapse Video of SCSU's Hockey Arena Getting Upgrades
The cooling system that's been running under the Herb Brooks arena since 1989 is finally getting replaced, and the upgrade is a lot bigger than most people realize.
Legion Baseball Heats Up As Three Close Games Open Sub State Play
Willmar held on by just one run against Foley Monday — and it took a pitching change, eight strikeouts, and a triple from the starting pitcher to make it happen.
Warped Tour And Ozzfest Shared One Stage In Wisconsin In 1998
Back in 1998, two of the biggest touring festivals in rock history shared the same bill — one ticket, close to 50 bands, and a parking lot full of teenagers who had no idea what they were walking into.
A State Trooper Explains What Reckless Driving Actually Looks Like
205 miles per hour on a Minnesota highway. That number alone says a lot about what state troopers are up against out there.