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Authorities have released the name of the man killed in a head on crash near Kimball Wednesday night.

Minnesota has now passed 6,000 COVID-19 deaths after reporting 32 additional deaths Wednesday.

St. Cloud State University President Dr. Robbyn Wacker joined me on WJON today. She is happy with how the University staff and students have adjusted during the Covid-19 pandemic. She says they only have 10 students and 4 staff members who are positive Covid-19.

Two people are dead in a shooting in St. Paul. Officers responded to 911 calls that came in about the shooting the city's Payne-Phalen neighborhood about 3:30 a.m. Thursday.

You can pick out some warm clothes for free Thursday or Friday.

The Timberwolves lost 97-96 at home against Orlando despite holding a double-digit lead in the 4th quarter Wednesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the last second shot to win the game for Orlando for Cole Anthony may have been unlucky for Minnesot…

A Minnesota judge says he won't reconsider his decision to hold a March trial for the former Minneapolis police officer who held his knee to George Floyd's neck as the Black man said he couldn't breathe.

The mayor of Minneapolis says the city has reached a settlement with the operators of the Target Center to help pay for the cost of hosting President Donald Trump's campaign rally in October 2019.

Minnesota pharmacies and health care providers are requesting the state to include them in the coronavirus vaccine rollout as the demand for a shot among seniors far outpaces the state's supply.

The idea of creating a new half-cent sales tax in St. Cloud is back on the table after city leaders decided not to move forward with any ballot questions in the November election.

A St. Cloud man faces possible charges after a road rage incident Wednesday morning.

The state launched its new pilot program this week offering a small number of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Minnesotans 65 and over, pre-K through grade 12 educators, school staff and child care workers.

After a delay last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Cloud city leaders plan to get the former Technical High School renovation project back on track.

The Wild will return home for a six-game homestand on Friday night when they host the San Jose Sharks at Xcel Energy Center.

One person has died and another has been injured in a fire at a homeless encampment in St. Paul. Fire officials say the blaze Wednesday involved two tents.

The Timberwolves essentially controlled the game from the opening tip and led by as many 16 points late in the third quarter. However, the Magic chipped away at the lead throughout the fourth and ultimately won the game on a buzzer-beating three pointer from Cole Anthony.

If you're looking at changing up your regular workout routine, consider trying one of many classes offered through District 742 Community Education.

House Speaker Melissa Hortman said Wednesday that a state investigation of a Jan. 6 ``Storm the Capitol'' rally outside the Minnesota Capitol has ended without any finding of wrongdoing.

Snow is expected to spread across the region on Saturday.

A single winning ticket for the $731.1 million Powerball jackpot has been sold in Maryland.

Visit Downtown St. Cloud, launched in partnership with the St. Cloud Downtown Council is a digital marketing campaign focused on the business and arts/culture communities in the downtown area.

High school students in St. Cloud could soon have another opportunity for broad career exploration.

The St. Cloud Area School District is shifting students to less restrictive learning models and beginning distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

CentraCare's Dr. George Morris says all residents – even those who have been vaccinated – need to continue following all COVID-19 spread mitigation recommendations in coming months.