News & Politics
2024 was a record year for charter school failures. Even more could face termination this year.
A new Star Tribune review found that 10 charter schools could face termination.
January 18, 2025
Politics
Minnesota immigrant communities, advocates brace for Trump’s crackdown
He promised as a candidate to carry out unprecedented deportations.
January 18, 2025
Environment
Xcel said a nearly $8M land sale was a good deal for ratepayers. The buyer flipped the land to Amazon for $73M.
Minnesota utility regulators say they didn’t know the buyer’s intentions when they approved the deal.
January 17, 2025
St. Cloud
Meet St. Cloud’s new mayor, a ‘Jeopardy’ junkie known for his smarts, collaboration
The 45-year-old IT project manager was sworn in as St. Cloud mayor on Monday by now-former Mayor Dave Kleis.
January 14, 2025
St. Cloud
St. Cloud refugee nonprofit under scrutiny for not following charity laws
Attorney General Keith Ellison reached a settlement requiring compliance with St. Cloud-based Central Minnesota Community Empowerment Organization.
January 11, 2025
St. Cloud
Minnesota woman sentenced to 26 years for leading drug-smuggling ring tied to El Chapo’s cartel
Her father also was part of the smuggling operation and has been sentenced.
January 7, 2025
Politics
Minnesota cities land $265M in loans and grants for water, wastewater projects
St. Cloud and Kandiyohi County will each receive grants of more than $22 million to upgrade their wastewater treatment facilities and two greater Minnesota water systems will share a similar amount.
January 3, 2025
St. Cloud
Three arrested, one sought in $100K Sherburne County home burglary
Four people were charged in the Dec. 18 burglary but one of the suspects is believed to have fled to Mexico.
January 2, 2025
St. Cloud
The Minnesota mayor who once held a 24-hour town hall steps away from the job
Longtime St. Cloud mayor Dave Kleis plans to continue traveling the world in retirement, but he’ll still be around and active in central Minnesota.
December 30, 2024
St. Cloud
Minnesota baby store owner pleads guilty to $9M fraud scheme
Adelle Starin of Sartell owns Baby’s on Broadway in downtown St. Cloud and Little Falls.
December 26, 2024
Food & Culture
Minnesotans are taking their beloved recipes to the grave
As headstones get more personal, family members are honoring their loved ones by having their signature dishes engraved on them.
December 25, 2024
St. Cloud
Man sentenced to about 3.5 years in prison for raping 14-year-old he met near St. Cloud park
Austin N. Ouellette, who lived in St. Cloud at the time of the assault, pleaded guilty to one felony count in August.
December 23, 2024