Local
August 18, 2021

Tree trimmer dies after touching power line along road northwest of Twin Cities

The incident occurred along County Road 35 in Big Lake Township.
Local
August 17, 2021
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Brewery, offices proposed for St. Cloud's east side

Boosters hope redevelopment will spur growth in area.
Local
August 16, 2021

One dead, three injured in ATV crash on Stearns County trail

Alcohol appeared to have been a factor, authorities said.
Local
August 13, 2021
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The Ledge is state's over-the-top new music venue near St. Cloud

The amphitheater near St. Cloud was a big hit with rockers Rancid and Dropkick Murphys.
Stage & Arts
August 10, 2021
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Minnesota artist honors legacy and identity, one bead at a time

Sauk Rapids artist Madison Holler creates one-of-a-kind beadwork that draws on her Anishinaabe, Scandinavian and Dutch heritage.
Variety
August 10, 2021

Minnesota artist honors legacy and identity, one bead at a time

Sauk Rapids artist Madison Holler creates one-of-a-kind beadwork that draws on her Anishinaabe, Scandinavian and Dutch heritage.
Local
August 10, 2021
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St. Cloud looks to add four police officers next year

The city's public safety budget is poised to grow 8.4%, according to the preliminary budget unveiled Monday.
Local
August 6, 2021
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St. Cloud Hospital opens state's second EmPATH unit for mental health emergencies

The space takes patients out of a chaotic emergency room and into a more therapeutic space.
Local
August 4, 2021
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Benton County attorney 'adamantly denies' sex assault allegations

Philip Miller's first court appearance is Aug. 18.
Local
August 4, 2021
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After fierce backlash, Sartell school district cuts ties with group that handled equity audit

The Equity Alliance MN director says their work challenges the status quo and that can be controversial.
Local
August 3, 2021
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Benton County attorney accused of sexually assaulting girl

The 60-year-old has led the Benton County Attorney's Office for eight years.
Gophers
August 3, 2021
A cardboard cutout of Tiger Woods stood beside Mack Motzko's picture at his celebration of life ceremony Monday, Aug. 2, 2021 in St. Cloud. The family

Mack Motzko, 20, remembered for 'unwavering kindness' at memorial service

The son of Gophers hockey coach Bob Motzko — who died in a car crash — was remembered as a student of faith, a hockey player and avid golfer.
Local
August 2, 2021
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The raffle must go on: St. Cloud area businesses enlist support for Big Brothers Big Sisters

DAYTA Marketing CEO asked businesses to cover the cost to fund a match in their community.
Business
July 31, 2021
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No St. Cloud connecting flights to MSP? Think again

New Landline service offers shuttle connection with Sun Country
Variety
July 30, 2021

Minneapolis-based Climate Generation helps teachers, parents talk about climate change with kids

Olympics
July 30, 2021
Alise Willoughby of the United States retrieves her bike after crashing, as Merel Smulders of the Netherlands passes on the left, in the BMX Racing se

Pair of crashes end Willoughby's Olympic medal hopes in BMX Racing

St. Cloud cyclist Alise Willoughby crashed in two semifinal heats and did not advance to the final in Tokyo. She won the silver medal in 2016.
Gophers
July 29, 2021
Mack Motzko, 20, left, and Sam Schuneman, 24, were killed in the weekend crash.

Orono man turns himself in after car crash near Lake Minnetonka kills two passengers

Funeral arrangements for one victim are made, the other is pending.
Olympics
July 29, 2021
Alise Willoughby, center, is followed by Rebecca Petch of New Zealand, left, and Natalia Afremova of the Russian Olympic Committee, right, in the wome

St. Cloud speedster Willoughby races into BMX Olympic medal position

A showdown now looms for St. Cloud's fastest. Alise Willoughby looked strong on Day 1 and is in position to add a second career medal Thursday night.
Local
July 28, 2021
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Indiana man found guilty of two felonies in crash that killed pregnant Holdingford woman

'Nothing will ever be the same again,' said Jeff Gunderson, father of the late Casey Myers.
Local
July 28, 2021
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Residents rally around Cold Spring family after SUV crashed into home

A vehicle crashing into the Cold Spring family's home was a wake-up call for the City Council.
Olympics
July 28, 2021
2016: Alise Willoughby, then Alise Post, celebrated her 2016 silver medal in the women’s BMX at the Rio Olympics.

Alise Willoughby, St. Cloud's best on a bike, inspired by husband-coach

Sam Willoughby was one of the best in BMX before his injury. Sam and Alise together have gold in mind this week in Tokyo.
Local
July 27, 2021
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St. Cloud man sentenced to 40 years for nightclub stabbing

The 28-year-old is one of three men charged for the death of 29-year-old Unity McGill.
St. Cloud
July 26, 2021
St. Cloud residents Youssouf "Joe" Omar and Hamdia Mohamed stand by a duplex they own as part of their business, Victory Plus Housing, which provides

Former refugees' St. Cloud startup fosters sober living, independence

Hamdia Mohamed's mission is to help others who just need a bit of stability to turn their lives around.
Gophers
July 26, 2021
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Son of Gophers men's hockey coach Motzko dies in Orono crash

Mack Motzko, 20, died of injuries suffered in a car crash Saturday night in Orono that also killed another passenger. Police said that "alcohol and speed appear to be contributing factors."
Local
July 23, 2021
Greg Anderson bought and put up eight traffic control signs, but Princeton Township officials removed them.

Man fighting to keep Princeton Township traffic signs jailed for assault

Greg Anderson landed in jail after he hit a township board member while retrieving signs.

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