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I-94 Road Construction Project Gets Underway in Douglas County
Road construction work will slow traffic on Interstate 94 between Alexandria and Osakis this summer.
Minnesota Parents Charged in Fentanyl Death of Baby Girl
An autopsy of the child determined she died of acute fentanyl toxicity.
Burglaries in St. Cloud, Theft from Vehicle in Waite Park
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a burglary on the 2500 block of 2nd Street South where a business was entered and the cash register was taken.
Graduation Weekend Arrives at SCTCC - SJU/CSB
Over a thousand students will officially receive their degrees at three commencement ceremonies this weekend.
7,000 Turkeys Perish in Stearns County Barn Fire
A large turkey barn is a total loss and thousands of birds died in a fire in Sauk Centre Township Tuesday night.
Downtown Rochester Parking Ramp to Close Friday Afternoon
The temporary closure is to allow for routine cleaning and minor repairs.
Renovations Nearly Complete at St. Cloud Country Club [PHOTOS]
A two-year renovation project is nearing completion at the St. Cloud Country Club.
Woman Hospitalized After Crash at Southeast MN Intersection
A car traveling south on Hwy. 61 collided with a car crossing the four-lane highway in the intersection.
St. Mathias Man Returns To Townball 10-Years Later Hits HR In AB
43-year old Derek Owen returns from a 10+year retirement to play with his son Eli for St. Mathias. What does he do in his 1st AB? He Homers on a 2-0 pitch!
Big Trucks Equals Big Fun For Oak Ridge Early Learning Ctr Kids
Big Truck Night is popular event at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
Stearns Electric Breaks Ground on New Operations Center
Stearns Electric Association has broken ground on a brand new facility.
Stearns County Road 75 Bridge Project May Finish Early
Work continues on the Stearns County Road 75 bridge over the Sauk River.
Rochester Restaurant, Nupa, Is Open Again After Temporary Closure
Good news update from Nupa, which has two restaurant locations in Rochester, MN about the temporary closure of its South location at 412 Crossroads Dr. SW.
St. Cloud State University Proposes Cuts to Staff - Faculty - Maj
SCSU is facing a $5 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2024, after a nearly $18 million deficit in fiscal year 2023.
Check Out The New Store Opening Soon at the Mall of America in MN
Minnesota locals, rejoice! Chubbies is opening at Mall of America with a variety of swim shorts and summer essentials.
Recall Alert For Food Sold At Minnesota + Wisconsin Hy-Vee Stores
If you've recently shopped at Hy-Vee, you'll want to check your refrigerator and pantry.
Owatonna Man Treated in Rochester After Motorcycle Crash
The crash occurred in Faribault around noon.
Northfield and Cannon Falls Cleanup and Garage Sales
From 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 you can get rid of some unwanted items at the Northfield Maintenance Facility located at 1710 Riverview Drive. Cannon Falls is having garage sales city wide Friday, May 10, 2024 and Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Killing His Infant Son
He is scheduled to be sentenced next month.
Police Crack Down on St. Cloud Red Light Runners
St. Cloud Police crack down on red light runners with a special enforcement.
Authorities ID Two People Killed in Minnesota House Explosion
The home was completely leveled by the blast.
Volunteers Needed For 2024 Finish Line Security Team At Grandma's
The team needs at least seventy people for the 2024 event.
Crash at Rochester Intersection Sends 3 People to the Hospital
Both of the drivers and a passenger in the vehicle attempting the left turn were taken from the crash scene by ambulance.
UPDATE: Two Found dead in Princeton House Explosion
The Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office and the state fire marshal are investigating a fatal house explosion in Princeton Tuesday morning.
Superior Mayor Plans to “Intervene” in Utility Rate Increase
One Wisconsin Mayor has decided to contest the latest proposed utility rate increase by "aggressively" defending the people that will bear the brunt of those increases.
Passenger Fighting for Her Life After Rollover on MN Freeway
A pick-up that was traveling in the northbound lane left the roadway then rolled.
Bluey's Big Play To Take The Minnesota Stage This Fall
Popular Bluey coming to Minnesota as a live action play
St. Joseph's Longtime Mayor Not Seeking Re-election
The longtime mayor of St. Joseph is calling it a career.
73-Year-Old Clerk Attacked During Rochester Gas Station Robbery
Officers responded to the incident at the convenience store around 4 a.m. Tuesday.