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Former Minnesota veterans commissioner, who resigned after ALS diagnosis, dies at 61
Larry Herke died peacefully in Sauk Centre Friday after a battle with ALS, according to his family.
September 17, 2024
Greater Minnesota
One dead, 6 injured in head-on crash in central Minnesota
One of the drivers was hospitalized with critical injuries, the State Patrol said.
September 16, 2024
Greater Minnesota
A multistate, decade-long Pizza Ranch odyssey is man’s slice of heaven
Jason Halkias is on a crusade to visit every Pizza Ranch restaurant in the United States. He’ll get one step closer to his goal when he makes his 44th and final Minnesota stop in Willmar.
September 14, 2024
St. Cloud
Former Hubbard County official, who was a school bus driver, gets six-year sentence for sex crimes against students
Daniel J. Stacey pleaded guilty to four felony counts as part of a plea deal.
September 13, 2024
News & Politics
Brooks: Will the Trump campaign repay St. Cloud?
In the debate, Trump stridently defended the size of his campaign crowds. But will he chip in to cover the cost of his Minnesota rally?
AuthoredJennifer Brooks
AuthoredJennifer BrooksSeptember 13, 2024
St. Cloud
One year in jail for driver who was drunk when he fatally hit man in central Minnesota street
The judge set aside a 5¾-year term, imposed 10 years’ probation.
September 11, 2024
Colleges
Reusse: Unfamiliar opponent brings out plenty of familiar names at St. John’s football opener
To add appeal to a less-than-exciting home opener, the Johnnies invited the 93 living football All-America players who had starred through the decades for this legendary football program.
AuthoredPatrick Reusse
AuthoredPatrick ReusseSeptember 8, 2024
High Schools
Sweet bounce and determined rally spice high school football weekend
A low snap that was handled by quarterback Seth Thompson made Northfield a winner. Andover triumphed on two fourth-quarter touchdowns by Wyatt Myers.
September 7, 2024
St. Cloud
What happened to St. Cloud State University?
The college has struggled to find its footing after years of steep enrollment declines, big projects that didn’t always pay off and turnover among leadership.
September 7, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Are Minnesota’s mom-and-pop resorts dying?
As lakeside property values skyrocket and fast-paced lives demand different experiences, the state’s small lakefront resorts are a disappearing way of life.
September 3, 2024
High Schools
A kicker and a coach add to their high school football legends
Alexandria's Daniel Jackson kicked a 54-yard field goal Thursday, a mark exceeded only twice in Minnesota history. Becker's Dwight Lundeen gained his 400th victory on alumni night.
August 31, 2024
Business
Medicare patient wrongly sent to collections in dispute between two UnitedHealth Group entities
The Minnesota-based insurer said he owed $275. The surgery center in St. Cloud wanted another $3,300. UnitedHealth owns both and is now apologizing.
August 31, 2024