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
Bemidji
Arctic Cat put Thief River Falls on the map. Can the town save the company from shuttering?
Textron Inc. is suspending Arctic Cat production of snowmobiles and other powersports in a struggling industry.
December 22, 2024
St. Cloud
Unlicensed driver admits to fatal crash while fleeing deputy in Becker
Bradley Johnson was driving a stolen vehicle when he caused the crash.
December 21, 2024
Politics
Minnesota lawmakers want to crack down on fraud in state programs: ‘They’re stealing from us’
Fraud prevention is poised to be a big focus for legislators when they return to the Capitol on Jan. 14.
December 20, 2024
St. Cloud
3-vehicle wreck involving 2 semis on snowy I-94 leaves SUV driver dead
The SUV driver was a 61-year-old man from Monticello.
December 20, 2024
St. Cloud
In St. Cloud, first-time developer tackling housing shortage by focusing on overlooked communities
A housing study said St. Cloud needs 17,000 new housing units by 2040.
December 20, 2024
St. Cloud
St. Cloud nonprofit leader, commission member accused of illegally selling gun
Mayor Dave Kleis said he asked Lenora Hunt to resign from the city’s Planning Commission after she was charged with illegally transferring a gun.
December 20, 2024
News & Politics
What is the program at the center of the FBI raids of Minnesota autism centers?
Officials and advocates admit that the promise of EIDBI and its rapid growth in funding and providers may have fueled suspected fraud faster than they could guard against it.
December 20, 2024
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Arctic Cat owner stopping all production, could sell the Minnesota snowmobile and ATV maker
Textron Inc. had already announced it was halting factory work in Thief River Falls and cutting the workforce; now, St. Cloud operations also will be affected as powersports industry continues to hit bumps.
December 19, 2024
News & Politics
There’s little evidence mail service has improved in Minnesota as holidays approach
The Postal Service has been plagued by financial and staffing issues. Service reports show mail is being delivered on time less often than a year ago.
December 19, 2024
St. Cloud
Utility worker dies after falling from boom truck north of Big Lake
The 59-year-old Dayton man fell 6 to 8 feet and suffered significant head injuries, officials say.
December 19, 2024