St. Cloud
Charge: Woman driving again without license fatally hits pedestrian in St. Cloud and leaves
The driver has nine convictions for driving with her license either revoked or suspended, according to court records.
February 20, 2025
St. Cloud
Man fired shotgun at Stearns County deputies during standoff, charges say
Nicholas Kaufenberg of Paynesville faces felony charges stemming from domestic-assault call. A shotgun pellet hit a deputy’s safety glasses.
February 20, 2025
St. Cloud
New St. Cloud mayor doubtful city will be reimbursed $200K for Trump rally
Trump’s campaign and the Secret Service are playing hot potato with the $209,000 bill.
February 19, 2025
The Good Life
5 Minnesota spas that offer ways to escape cold and stresses of daily life
In winter, everyone deserves a rejuvenation escape. Here are statewide and DIY options.
February 19, 2025
Environment
Amazon wants to limit review of 250 diesel generators at its Minnesota data center
The fleet would run mainly in outages, but has raised environmental questions and sparked debate about the state’s ability to explore alternatives.
February 17, 2025
St. Cloud
Warrant issued for second man wanted in St. Cloud shooting death
A 17-year-old died at the scene and a 19-year-old is still in critical condition two weeks later.
February 14, 2025
St. Cloud
Long Prairie’s new school board votes to reinstate beloved superintendent — if he will come back
After several clashes with the popular superintendent, the school board in the fall relieved him of duties. Voters removed his main detractor.
February 14, 2025
News & Politics
MnDOT reveals winners of ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest
A nod to our superstar, culture and, of course, our weather.
February 12, 2025
Environment
Xcel rethinks land sale contracts after buyer flipped $8M data center property to Amazon for $73M
The company’s sale of 348 acres in Becker to Elk River Technologies drew criticism and questions after the buyer sold it months later for nearly 10 times the price.
February 11, 2025
St. Cloud
Man charged with second-degree murder in St. Cloud shooting
Three now face felony charges in the death of a 17-year-old at an apartment.
February 7, 2025
Business
Case equipment maker CNH cutting 175 jobs at its central Minnesota plant
The plant in Benson, which employed over 300 people in 2017, makes agricultural equipment.
February 7, 2025
St. Cloud
St. Cloud man gets nearly 16 years in prison for shooting through wall during standoff
Nine officers were in the apartment hallway shortly before Shawn Jacobs fired his weapon in 2022, documents say.
February 7, 2025