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SCPD looking for suspect involved in a stabbing ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The St. Cloud Police Department is looking for a suspect involved in a stabbing. Around 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, officers were call

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The St. Cloud Police Department is looking for a suspect involved in a stabbing.


Around 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, officers were called to a house on 19 ½ Ave. North for a report of a female victim who had been stabbed.
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Hot showers and a broken dryer cause back-to-back fire alarms in Shoemaker Hall By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Shoemaker Hall residents at St. Cloud State University may have noticed a sudden increase in fire alarms

By Shay Lelonek / News Director


ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Shoemaker Hall residents at St. Cloud State University may have noticed a sudden increase in fire alarms last week, with four alarms within 24 hours.


On Thursday Aug.
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Great River Regional Library Announces Library Card Sign-Up Month Theme By Carl Goenner / News Reporter ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Great River Regional Library invites community members to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month this S

By Carl Goenner / News Reporter


ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Great River Regional Library invites community members to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month this September. #GreatRiverRegionalLibrary #Library #librarycard #StCloud
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Motorcyclist in the hospital after crash in Melrose By Shay Lelonek / News Director MELROSE TWP., Minn. -- A motorcyclist is in the hospital after an evening crash in Melrose Township. Around 5:30 p.m., on

By Shay Lelonek / News Director


MELROSE TWP., Minn. -- A motorcyclist is in the hospital after an evening crash in Melrose Township.


Around 5:30 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 23-year-old Jeffrey Klukken of Osakis was driving east on County Road 65.
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Highway 55 set to Close at the Wright-Stearns County Line for Two Months Delaney Lund / Reporter KIMBALL, Minn. -- A two-month-long construction project between Kimball and South Haven will start Monday, June 2, 2025. The Minne

Delaney Lund / Reporter


KIMBALL, Minn. -- A two-month-long construction project between Kimball and South Haven will start Monday, June 2, 2025.
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Two suspects facing felony charges for vandalism and property damage in St. Cloud By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Over the last several months, the St. Cloud Police Department has been investigating an increase in vanda

By Shay Lelonek / News Director


ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Over the last several months, the St. Cloud Police Department has been investigating an increase in vandalism complaints downtown.


The investigation has revealed two primary suspects.
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Montevideo Man Sustains Major Injuries in Highway 29 Crash Delaney Lund / Reporter  BENSON TWP. Minn -- A Montevideo man is seriously injured after crashing his car into a ditch in Benson Township. The Minnes

Delaney Lund / Reporter 


BENSON TWP. Minn -- A Montevideo man is seriously injured after crashing his car into a ditch in Benson Township.


The Minnesota State Patrol says that around 9 a.m.
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5-month Long construction project will cause several roads to close in St. Cloud By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- A 5-month long improvement project in Pan Park Neighborhood, by Madison School, will cause several roads

By Shay Lelonek / News Director


ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- A 5-month long improvement project in Pan Park Neighborhood, by Madison School, will cause several roads to be closed in St. Cloud. #Constructionproject #Constuction #RoadClosures #StCloud
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TripSpark Announces Metro Bus as the 2025 Transit Innovation Award winner Delaney Lund / Reporter ST. CLOUD, Minn.-- Metro Bus has been recognized as one of the winners for the 2025 Transit Innovation Award. The Ignite 2025 Tran

Delaney Lund / Reporter


ST. CLOUD, Minn.-- Metro Bus has been recognized as one of the winners for the 2025 Transit Innovation Award.


The Ignite 2025 Transit Awards recognizes TripSpark partners who showcase leadership and work to improve their communities.
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Two male teens are arrested for attempting to steal a car By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Two teens were arrested after getting caught trying to steal a vehicle. Around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Ma

By Shay Lelonek / News Director


ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Two teens were arrested after getting caught trying to steal a vehicle.


Around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, St. Cloud Police Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of 6th Avenue South in St.
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SCPD investigates a crash with a stolen vehicle By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department (SCPD) is investigating an incident where a young teenager stole and cras

By Shay Lelonek / News Director


ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department (SCPD) is investigating an incident where a young teenager stole and crashed a car.


Around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of 9th Ave.
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SCPD is investigating a recent increase in vehicle thefts By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department asks residents to be advised of an increase in vehicle thefts and attempt

By Shay Lelonek / News Director


ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department asks residents to be advised of an increase in vehicle thefts and attempted thefts across the city. #ActiveInvestigation #autotheft #Carbreakins #StCloud #stolencars #Vehicletheft
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Metro Bus invites the public to annual Roadeo event at SCSU By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Metro Bus Local Bus Roadeo has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. The Roadeo was originall

By Shay Lelonek / News Director


ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Metro Bus Local Bus Roadeo has been rescheduled due to inclement weather.


The Roadeo was originally scheduled for May 15 but was postponed due to inclement weather.
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President and CEO of SCFCU is Added to the Most Successful Business Leaders To Watch List Delaney Lund / Reporter SARTELL, Minn.-- Jed Meyer, the CEO and President of St. Cloud Financial Credit Union made the Enterprise World's Most Successful Bus

Delaney Lund / Reporter


SARTELL, Minn.-- Jed Meyer, the CEO and President of St. Cloud Financial Credit Union made the Enterprise World's Most Successful Business Leaders to Watch list. #Award #JedMeyer #List #Magazing #SCFCU #StCloud #StCloudFinancialCreditUnion
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22.05.2025 16:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Becker Man Charged with Drunk Driving and Failure to Render Aid Delaney Lund / Reporter SANTIAGO TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A Becker Man made his first court appearance on Monday, May 19, 2025, after driving drunk and leaving the

Delaney Lund / Reporter


SANTIAGO TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A Becker Man made his first court appearance on Monday, May 19, 2025, after driving drunk and leaving the scene where a death had occurred.


Around 9:30 p.m.
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Wright County 4-H invites youth to an overnight camping trip By Shay Lelonek / News Director WRIGHT CTY., Minn. -- Children from kindergarten through third grade are invited to partake in an overnight camping experienc

By Shay Lelonek / News Director


WRIGHT CTY., Minn. -- Children from kindergarten through third grade are invited to partake in an overnight camping experience in June. #4H #Camping #kidsevent #WrightCounty #WrightCounty4H
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Day-long lane closure to occur on 10th Ave North in St. Cloud By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud City Engineer's Office is asking motorists to be advised of a lane closure coming up. F

By Shay Lelonek / News Director


ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud City Engineer's Office is asking motorists to be advised of a lane closure coming up.


From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, the northbound lanes of 10th Ave. North will be closed from 1st St.
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SCPD investigates shooting in St. Cloud By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department is investigating a shooting near Centennial Plaza. Around 11:50 p.m.

By Shay Lelonek / News Director


ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department is investigating a shooting near Centennial Plaza.


Around 11:50 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2025, officers responded to a report of gunshots in the 800 block of 21st Ave. North.
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Dr. Laurie Putnam the 2025 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year Delaney Lund / News Reporter ST. CLOUD, Minn.-- St. Cloud Area School District Superintendent Laurie Putnam will be honored at this year's Shining Stars Comm

Delaney Lund / News Reporter


ST. CLOUD, Minn.-- St. Cloud Area School District Superintendent Laurie Putnam will be honored at this year's Shining Stars Community Celebration.


Putnam was recently named as 2025 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year.
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The Charles Lindbergh House and Museum announces new additions By Delaney Lund / News Reporter LITTLE FALLS, Minn.-- To kick off the 2025 season, the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum invites the public to check out the

By Delaney Lund / News Reporter


LITTLE FALLS, Minn.-- To kick off the 2025 season, the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum invites the public to check out the site’s new additions. 


The
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St. Cloud Area School District 742 and other organizations come together to help St. Cloud area families By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Volunteers and partnering organizations are coming together to help families in the St. Cloud area who ar

By Shay Lelonek / News Director


ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Volunteers and partnering organizations are coming together to help families in the St. Cloud area who are struggling with food insecurity.


St.
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15.05.2025 20:22 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Great River Regional Library Summer Reading Challenge By Delaney Lund / News Reporter ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Great River Regional Library is kicking off summer with a reading challenge. The annual Summer Rea

By Delaney Lund / News Reporter


ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Great River Regional Library is kicking off summer with a reading challenge.


The annual Summer Reading Challenge begins Monday, June 9th, 2025, and will run through Saturday, August 9th, 2025.
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SCPD investigating SCTCC assault By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department is investigating an assault that took place at the St. Cloud Techni

By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director


ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department is investigating an assault that took place at the St. Cloud Technical and Community College. #Assault #Investigation #SCPD #SCTCC
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Culvert replacement will take place on two county roads causing delays By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director STEARNS CTY., Minn. -- The Stearns County Highway Department is asking that Stearns County motorists be advised of culv

By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director


STEARNS CTY., Minn. -- The Stearns County Highway Department is asking that Stearns County motorists be advised of culvert replacements on two different county roads. #Construction #culvertreplacement #RoadConstruction #RoadWork
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St. Cloud area youth are offered the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship thorugh summer program By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- A weeklong program will give Teens in the St. Cloud area an opportunity to explore the world of ent

By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director


ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- A weeklong program will give Teens in the St. Cloud area an opportunity to explore the world of entrepreneurship this summer.
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SCSU Chief Experience Officer makes the top 50 in the Women Chief Experience Officers list By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director Sartell, Minn.-- St. Cloud Financial Credit Union's Chief Experience Officer Meggan Schwirtz was named to the 2025 Top

By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director


Sartell, Minn.-- St. Cloud Financial Credit Union's Chief Experience Officer Meggan Schwirtz was named to the 2025 Top 50 Women Chief Experience Officers list. #SCFCU #top50list #WomenWeAdmire
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Stearns County Sheriff's Office announces a new tool to help parents recognize drug use By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director STEARNS CTY., Minn. -- The Stearns County Sheriff's Office has a new educational tool to help parents recognize the si

By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director


STEARNS CTY., Minn. -- The Stearns County Sheriff's Office has a new educational tool to help parents recognize the signs of drug use. #druguse #drugs #illegaldrugs #StearnsCountySheriffsOffice #teendruguse
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SCFCU receives an Award of Distinction from AIVA By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director SARTELL, Minn. -- St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU) received an Award of Distinction by the Academy of Interacti

By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director


SARTELL, Minn. -- St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU) received an Award of Distinction by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA).


The recognition was announced during the 31st annual Communicator Awards.
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Missing woman found dead in Wilmar By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director ST. AUGUSTA, Minn. -- The investigation of a missing woman came to an end when officers found her dead in Wilmar. O

By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director


ST. AUGUSTA, Minn. -- The investigation of a missing woman came to an end when officers found her dead in Wilmar.


On Tuesday, May 1, 2025, the Stearns County Sheriff's Office received the report of a missing person in the St.
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CSAH 19 to be closed around the I-94 bridge for bridge removal By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director WRIGHT CTY., Minn. -- Redstone Construction will be removing the westbound I-94 bridge over CSAH 19 over the weekend.

By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director


WRIGHT CTY., Minn. -- Redstone Construction will be removing the westbound I-94 bridge over CSAH 19 over the weekend.


Beginning 10 p.m. on Friday, May 9, and lasting through 5 a.m.
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