St. Cloud
Tolkkinen: Surrounded by crops in Minnesota farm country, but with little to eat
Very little of what is grown in farm country stays there. And when it returns in packages of ground beef or cartons of milk, it is increasingly unaffordable. 
AuthoredKaren Tolkkinen
AuthoredKaren TolkkinenFebruary 26, 2025
St. Cloud
Both drivers who died in wrong-way collision on central Minnesota highway are identified
The collision occurred about 5 p.m. Monday on Hwy. 23 near Cold Spring, the State Patrol said.
February 26, 2025
St. Cloud
Charges say woman accosted in dorm by two students she didn’t know, raped by one of them
Both men charged in the St. Cloud State attack likely have left the state, accoding to the criminal complaints.
February 26, 2025
St. Cloud
St. Cloud State wants to raze buildings to create green spaces, cohesive campus
St. Cloud State and the Minnesota State system seek $25M from the Legislature to demolish old dorms and unused educational spaces at several campuses across the state.
February 25, 2025
High Schools
St. Cloud swimmer with a record in hand has another in mind
Micah Davis holds the state mark in the 100-yard butterfly and has his eye on the national number. Also in the realm of possibility: the 2028 Olympics.
February 25, 2025
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