St. Cloud officials to begin planning for $20 million in park upgrades
Voters said no to a sales tax for Municipal Athletic Complex upgrades, but the city will still pursue the project with private funding.
In meatpacking towns, some say child labor is 'not a secret'
Labor Department attorneys say PSSI, a Wisconsin-based cleaning service, illegally employed six underage staff at JBS Pork in Worthington and Turkey Valley Farms in Marshall.
Reusse: Playoff loss denies Wozniak a final 'excellent' Johnnies moment
Award-winning St. John's defensive tackle and Johnnies legacy Michael Wozniak was unable to lead his team on a long D-III postseason run.
Minnesota briefs: Memorial to honor slain officer Tom Decker, others on 10th anniversary
Plus: U.S. Supreme Court allows Red Wing garbage plans to proceed; northern cities get grants for water projects.
St. Cloud priest who pleaded guilty to sex abuse is dismissed from priesthood
While serving a prison sentence for criminal sexual conduct, Anthony Oelrich had remained a priest.
St. Cloud passes buffer-free zoning ordinance for THC/CBD retailers
The city's planning commission had recommended buffer zones around schools and parks, but the City Council decided against the restrictions.
Record-setting 29K cranes flock to Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
The refuge, which saw twice the number of sandhill cranes as its previous record year in 2019, provides a safe place for birds to roost and eat on their migration south.
Obituaries
Farm advocate 'Russ' Bjorhus dies at 93
Longtime Litchfield resident led federal agency during farm crisis of the 1980s.
Politics
Lisa Demuth is first woman, person of color to lead Minnesota House GOP caucus
She describes her style as collaborative, leaves "wide open" the possibility of working with Democrats.
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