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As longtime Hutchinson, Litchfield papers close, 2 newspapers launch to take their place
The Leader and Independent Review published their final editions this week but CherryRoad Media announced Friday it plans to open new papers in May.
Longtime St. Cloud City Council member Carol Lewis to run for mayor
Last week, Mayor Dave Kleis said he would not run for a sixth term in November.
Dave Kleis says he won't run for sixth term as St. Cloud mayor
He's also proposing a charter change to move elections to odd years so they don't compete with national and state elections.
One of St. Cloud's high schools is a model of innovation. The other has been left behind.
Five years after Tech High School opened, district officials are in talks to hold a referendum to renovate Apollo High School.
St. Cloud woman who stabbed 3-month-old child sentenced to 22 years
The 29-year-old woman was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis following the 2021 incident.
Police: St. Cloud man shot woman multiple times, then fatally shot himself
The 34-year-old woman is in serious but stable condition, officials say.
Charges: Willmar man under observation at hospital stabbed employee multiple times
The 53-year-old female employee is recovering from surgery following Monday's incident at Rice Memorial.
With slow fire response times, St. Cloud will ask voters to fund new fire station
Mayor Dave Kleis announced the referendum, along with a new oil recycling program, at his annual State of the City address.
Man who held hostages at a St. Cloud Wells Fargo branch pleads guilty
Waite Park resident Ray Reco McNeary has been in federal custody since the May 2021 robbery.
Minnesota State names two finalists who could lead St. Cloud State through cuts, layoffs
SCSU President Robbyn Wacker announced last fall she is stepping down in June after six years at the helm.
St. Cloud looks to land space shuttle for its downtown
The owner of a full-size orbiter replica, who lives in St. Cloud, needs to move the shuttle from Florida ASAP.
Sartell student recovering after possible opioid overdose from vape
A school resource officer administered naloxone to the male high school student on Thursday, police say.
St. Cloud man pleads guilty to raping girl in high school bathroom
Robert Epps Jr., now 22, agreed to a plea deal that also wraps up additional sexual assault cases involving him.
Annandale sisters, born deaf, win contest with cochlear implant idea
Abigail and Zoey Voigt will travel to Austria this summer after winning a contest on proposed improvements to their cochlear implants.
Supreme Court affirms decision to vacate Stearns County man's conviction for fatally shaking baby
The Minnesota Supreme Court found Robert Kaiser's conviction was based on false evidence.
Minnesota Republicans push to put new state flag up to a statewide vote
The proposal is part of a package of bills to address the new flag and state seal.
Tom the 'lost trucker cat' reunited with his humans in St. Cloud
The small gray cat is back in his owners' semi cab, along with heaps of donated supplies.
Stearns Co. hires architect, manager for new justice center, but still no firm plan in place
"The board really must make that decision in the next few months," County Administrator Mike Williams says.
St. Cloud rallies to find Arizona trucker's cat that escaped into the cold
The cat, down about half his body weight, should be reunited with his Arizona owners in the next few days.
St. Cloud mayor's marathon town hall goes 24 hours
In an era when politicians seem hesitant to make themselves available to constituents, Dave Kleis goes all-in on accessibility.
New homeless shelter with tiny houses proposed for St. Cloud
The low-barrier facility would be modeled after Avivo Village in Minneapolis.
Man gets 4 years for fatal crash with blood-alcohol level that was 3 times the legal limit
Paul Bergman struck the vehicle of a Champlin man who later died at the hospital.
Kleis could get rare opponent in St. Cloud mayoral race
Anne Buckvold announced a bid; Dave Kleis has yet to announce whether he'll run for a sixth term.
New St. Cloud housing promises to be right size for immigrant families
An area nonprofit plans to raze a vacant Wells Fargo on the city's north side.
Capital One to close downtown St. Cloud building that once housed 500 workers
The Capital One Café will also close.
Court upholds racial bias sentence for man who drove SUV into Cold Spring house
The court's opinion states Benton Beyer assaulted the family because of their race.
Longtime Mille Lacs tribal leader to step down
Melanie Benjamin, who was first elected to the leadership spot in 2000, will not seek re-election.
Coon Rapids man faces felony charges after woman killed in crash
Officials suspect the 52-year-old of being under the influence of cannabis and meth when his vehicle crossed the centerline of a Stearns County highway.
97-year-old Minnesota WWII vet fulfills latest mission: New homes for veterans
More than a decade in the making, a $60 million veterans home opened in west-central Minnesota, with 97-year-old Bill Homan as its first resident.
Judge approves sale of largest Minnesota mall outside the Twin Cities
The previous owners hadn't made a mortgage payment since August 2020.
State sues Brainerd printing company after supervisor repeatedly sexually harassed employees
The suit demands Sheridan, formerly called Bang Printing, revise policies and pay damages to the employees.
Edina firm plans to invest $3M in St. Cloud's Midtown Square mall
Brait Capital bought the mall in December for $8 million.
Stearns County man sentenced to probation for tubing incident that injured two boys
The St. Joseph man must complete a substance abuse treatment program and use an ignition interlock device.
Central Minnesota man sentenced to 24 years for fatal police chase
A 74-year-old St. Cloud man died 10 days after his SUV was struck by Samuel Butler.
Monks select longtime St. John's teacher as new abbot
Douglas Mullin is an educator and leader at the Collegeville prep school and university.
Abbot John Klassen, who led St. John's Abbey through sex abuse reckoning, retiring
Klassen, 74, is required to step down before he turns 75. The monks will meet to elect a new abbot this week.
After devastating fire, Maplelag Resort owners embrace new chapter
Gone is the beloved lodge with its bottomless cookie jars and larger-than-life hot tub. But the ski resort is still open to guests.
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Weather service issues historic December flood warning for Red River
A recent slow-moving storm and scant snowpack meant more water ended up in the river, but the impacts are expected to be minimal.
Historic state funding propels several central Minnesota housing projects
Projects include apartments in Little Falls and Waite Park, houses in St. Cloud and Cold Spring and manufactured housing improvements in Sauk Rapids.
A $25M federal grant will revamp Brainerd's main drag
Construction on the project, which will improve pedestrian safety and help reduce crashes, will begin in 2026.
Woman sentenced to probation for toddler's fentanyl overdose death
Accidental overdoses, including deaths in children, have surged in recent years.
Woman who unleashed hateful tirade against Somali family ordered to write apology
Alyssa M. Holmberg was also sentenced to six days in jail as part of a plea agreement.
Jury finds former Benton County attorney not guilty of sex crime
Philip Miller said the acquittal is a relief and helped restore his faith in the criminal justice system.
How Minnesota farmers kept booze flowing during Prohibition
Mobsters became famous for bootlegging, but smaller moonshine operations dotted the countryside.
CentraCare's strong bottom line propels St. Cloud medical school forward
The U Regents gave the final approval needed for the St. Cloud campus to open in 2025.
Walz visits St. Cloud on statewide tour highlighting infrastructure needs
Several cities are requesting money for water and wastewater projects as part of the state's bonding bill.
Two St. Cloud schools to become full-service hubs for learning, family health
The central Minnesota school district was awarded a $2.5 million federal grant to fund full-service community schools.
St. John's University alum named Rhodes scholar, only 2nd time in school history
Jervon Sands plans to study environmental change at Oxford and then tackle the climate crisis in his native Bahamas.
Avon woman dies in rural Stearns County crash
Officials said Susan Lemke lost control of her vehicle on frost-covered roads and hit a truck head-on.
St. Cloud State president to step down amid friction over budget cuts, layoffs
Robbyn Wacker, the university's first female president, will step down in June.
St. Cloud library system tackles record number of requests to ban, move books
The board approved an updated policy after challenges over "obscene" books.
A 'moose on the loose' in central Minnesota draws thousands of fans
A Facebook group has been following the young male, hoping he would successfully make it across I-94.
Minnesota State system demands cautious approach for St. Cloud State online programs
The system will allow the university to launch three of 11 programs through a controversial for-profit company.
Twin Cities woman sentenced to probation for vandalizing St. Cloud mosque
The 26-year-old told police she and a man found a 'spooky' building and decided to go inside, court documents say.
Woman sentenced to 7 years for role in 2021 murder of central Minnesota woman
The 38-year-old was in the vehicle when 25-year-old Keisa Lange was shot and left on the side of the road.
In St. Cloud, a new take on 'A Christmas Carol' tackles addiction
"Ebenezer's Dry Goods & Pharmaceuticals" is being performed through Sunday and Nov. 17-19.
Man sentenced almost 6 years for shooting teen during gun sale in central Minnesota
The 22-year-old St. Paul man pleaded guilty to a felony charge in October.
St. Cloud school resource officers will return amid 'clarification and legal support'
The St. Cloud Police Department will resume its school resource officer program after a pause amid uncertainty over a new law.
Fargo Marathon to feature 5K in memory of late race director
Mark Knutson died in July after being hit by a vehicle while biking in Detroit Lakes.
St. Cloud nurses' book chronicles lives lost and hope found during early days of COVID-19
Nurses from St. Cloud Hospital organized stories in a book published this fall.
Authorities find meth in home of Princeton man accused of shooting five officers
Officers were executing a search warrant for drugs when five were shot on Oct. 12.
St. Cloud State enrollment ticks up slightly
Even with the increase, budget concerns persist and will likely lead to more cuts to faculty and other operational expenses, leaders say.
Buffalo man, 34, identified as victim in fatal St. Cloud shooting
The two other men shot early Sunday morning were treated and released from the hospital, officials say.
Authorities ID two officers who used force during Thursday's shootout near Princeton
Three officers shot at 64-year-old Karl Holmberg but the BCA is not publicly identifying one who works undercover.
Search warrant for meth led to the shooting of five officers in Benton County
A judge on Friday set Holmberg's bail at $6 million.
Broken rail caused central Minnesota derailment, NTSB says
A report released Monday states the train "worsened a rail head surface condition" at the Raymond elevator track switch.
U Regents approve St. Cloud medical school campus agreement, launch $50M campaign
The agreement lays out plans for the partnership with CentraCare but is contingent on final business plans, expected to be presented later this year.
New spots to eat and drink your way through downtown St. Cloud
A moody coffee shop, a swanky speakeasy and a seafood boil restaurant have sprung up in recent months; the area's first tap wall opened Friday.
Stearns County woman dies in crash near Lake Wobegon Trail
The 38-year-old crashed into trees at the end of a dead end road, according to Stearns County Sheriff's Office.
Third party will manage St. Cloud mall while foreclosure lawsuit plays out
A subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp is suing the owners of Crossroads Center for unpaid mortgage payments.
St. Cloud State hopes an online program will boost enrollment. Critics say it's a scam.
St. Cloud State University wants to be the first in the Minnesota State system to launch 7-week online programs for nontraditional students in partnership with a for-profit company — if the system allows it.
Wisconsin investment firm buys former Electrolux site in St. Cloud
The 922,000-square-foot building has been vacant since 2019.
Man on supervised release shot by officers in Granite Falls, Minn., now listed in critical condition
The 23-year-old was shot by drug task force officers Wednesday after they say he refused to drop his weapon.
Emerald ash borer found in Benton, Mille Lacs counties
The invasive insect is now in more than half of Minnesota's counties.
After years of complaints, St. Cloud to change how it assesses residents for street projects
The proposed policy has an appraiser provide an estimated market value increase for properties in a project area.
