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As health care costs rise, DFL house members raise concerns in forum at St. Cloud Library
As health care costs rise, DFL house members raise concerns in forum at St. Cloud Library
Rep. Dan Wolgamott, DFL-St. Cloud, was among several lawmakers who discussed why insurance premiums are rising and listened to questions from constituents.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:08 AM
As health care costs rise, DFL house members raise concerns in forum at St. Cloud Library
Summit on homelessness scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18, in St. Cloud
Summit on homelessness scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18, in St. Cloud
Faith in Housing will bring together faith groups at Atonement Lutheran to inform and discuss ways to help.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Summit on homelessness scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18, in St. Cloud
Volleyball won out over basketball for College of St. Benedict outside hitter Kali Jones
Volleyball won out over basketball for College of St. Benedict outside hitter Kali Jones
The Annandale native has been one of the Bennies' top offensive threats since she arrived on campus in the fall of 2023.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Volleyball won out over basketball for College of St. Benedict outside hitter Kali Jones
Frustration shows after SCSU drops game to St. Thomas for 3rd straight loss
Frustration shows after SCSU drops game to St. Thomas for 3rd straight loss
Huskies score the 1st goal of the game, but Tommies score the last 3 to pick up the win and sweep the season series.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Frustration shows after SCSU drops game to St. Thomas for 3rd straight loss
NSIC soccer playoffs: St. Cloud State shuts out Augustana
NSIC soccer playoffs: St. Cloud State shuts out Augustana
Third-seeded Huskies score 3 goals in the 2nd half to advance with 3-0 win.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:10 AM
NSIC soccer playoffs: St. Cloud State shuts out Augustana
Albany finishes 4th at Class 2A state volleyball tournament
Albany finishes 4th at Class 2A state volleyball tournament
The Huskies, who took third in Class 2A last season, finished their season with a 28-5 record.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Albany finishes 4th at Class 2A state volleyball tournament
NCHC: No. 7 UMD beats SCSU in overtime
NCHC: No. 7 UMD beats SCSU in overtime
Max Plante scores at 2:32 of 3-on-3 play to give the Bulldogs the 3-2 win and 5 points in the series. Junior center Tyson Gross has goal, assist for the Huskies.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:12 AM
NCHC: No. 7 UMD beats SCSU in overtime
NCHC: No. 7 UMD shuts out SCSU
NCHC: No. 7 UMD shuts out SCSU
Bulldogs get goals from 4 players, 18 saves from Adam Gajan in 4-0 win
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November 8, 2025 at 5:13 AM
NCHC: No. 7 UMD shuts out SCSU
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Bennies clinch MIAC volleyball tournament's No. 3 seed with sweep
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Bennies clinch MIAC volleyball tournament's No. 3 seed with sweep
The College of St. Benedict volleyball team beat Bethel 25-18, 25-19, 25-19 on Wednesday, Nov. 5. CSB closes out the regular season on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Carleton.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:14 AM
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Bennies clinch MIAC volleyball tournament's No. 3 seed with sweep
Scenes from Sauk Rapids-Rice's Class 3A state volleyball quarterfinal against Cretin-Derham Hall
Scenes from Sauk Rapids-Rice's Class 3A state volleyball quarterfinal against Cretin-Derham Hall
Check out images from sports editor Andy Rennecke's camera from the Storm's match against the Raiders on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Scenes from Sauk Rapids-Rice's Class 3A state volleyball quarterfinal against Cretin-Derham Hall
Experienced Cretin-Derham Hall holds off Sauk Rapids-Rice in Class 3A state quarterfinal
Experienced Cretin-Derham Hall holds off Sauk Rapids-Rice in Class 3A state quarterfinal
The 5th-seeded Raiders beat the 4th-seeded Storm 25-18, 29-27, 19-25, 25-18. SRR plays 8th-seeded Big Lake in the state consolation semifinals at 9 a.m. Friday.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Experienced Cretin-Derham Hall holds off Sauk Rapids-Rice in Class 3A state quarterfinal
Minnesota reports continued disruptions in SNAP benefits despite federal court orders
Minnesota reports continued disruptions in SNAP benefits despite federal court orders
Commissioner Tikki Brown said Tuesday the state’s EBT vendor stopped October benefits, and new coding requirements for the partial funding of SNAP could cause delays.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Minnesota reports continued disruptions in SNAP benefits despite federal court orders
Incompetency ruling delays thallium poisoning case
Incompetency ruling delays thallium poisoning case
Stuart Hanmer on Monday, Nov. 3, was found incompetent to stand trial. Prosecutors filed a notice of intent to continue with the case when he regains competency.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Incompetency ruling delays thallium poisoning case
As need grows, Stearns County Human Services faces challenges helping residents
As need grows, Stearns County Human Services faces challenges helping residents
Rising demand strains department, as staff juggle outdated systems, constant phone calls and increasing administrative work. Funding cuts also loom on the state and federal levels.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:17 AM
As need grows, Stearns County Human Services faces challenges helping residents
Pediatric Partners opens in St. Cloud
Pediatric Partners opens in St. Cloud
The provider will offer occupational and speech-language therapy services and plans to add physical therapy in 2026.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Pediatric Partners opens in St. Cloud
Tuesday election to determine control of the Minnesota Senate
Tuesday election to determine control of the Minnesota Senate
Election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, for Senate seats in Woodbury and Wright County could tip control of the chamber in the 2026 session.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Tuesday election to determine control of the Minnesota Senate
Despite missing evidence, Kelly Robinson's family still hopes her murder can be solved
Despite missing evidence, Kelly Robinson's family still hopes her murder can be solved
In part 4 of this series, Kelly Robinson's family seeks answers to lingering questions and wants anyone with information to come forward.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Despite missing evidence, Kelly Robinson's family still hopes her murder can be solved
Sartell clinches first state volleyball tournament berth since 1977 with Section 8-4A championship
Sartell clinches first state volleyball tournament berth since 1977 with Section 8-4A championship
Behind stellar play at the net from Olivia Terhune, Gabby Schulte and Kaiya Schumann, the Sabres held off Alexandria 3-1 to advance to the Class 4A state tournament, which begins Wednesday, Nov. 5.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Sartell clinches first state volleyball tournament berth since 1977 with Section 8-4A championship
Sauk Rapids-Rice punches ticket to 3A state volleyball tournament with 3-2 win over Annandale
Sauk Rapids-Rice punches ticket to 3A state volleyball tournament with 3-2 win over Annandale
The Class 3A fifth-ranked Storm had to go 5 sets to beat the Cardinals in the Section 8-3A championship match on Thursday, Oct. 30.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Sauk Rapids-Rice punches ticket to 3A state volleyball tournament with 3-2 win over Annandale
Putnam hosting town hall food drive Monday at St. Cloud DFL office
Putnam hosting town hall food drive Monday at St. Cloud DFL office
State Senator offers engagement and listening to constituents in exchange for goods to support St. Cloud Catholic Charities food shelf.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Putnam hosting town hall food drive Monday at St. Cloud DFL office
Stearns County commissioners to get update on effects of federal shutdown
Stearns County commissioners to get update on effects of federal shutdown
Tuesday's meeting will focus on how a lack of some services is impacting county departments and residents.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Stearns County commissioners to get update on effects of federal shutdown
St. Cloud man arrested, charged with aiding and abetting murder in connection to 2023 shooting
St. Cloud man arrested, charged with aiding and abetting murder in connection to 2023 shooting
Kelisha Jason Walton II, 27, was involved in the killing of Antonio Carl Harris, 34, according to St. Cloud Police.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:09 AM
St. Cloud man arrested, charged with aiding and abetting murder in connection to 2023 shooting
Holmberg gets 76.5 years for Benton County shooting of 5 officers in 2023
Holmberg gets 76.5 years for Benton County shooting of 5 officers in 2023
Karl Thomas Holmberg, 66, was sentenced to three 306-month consecutive terms for actions in a stand-off and shootout in response to a narcotics raid.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Holmberg gets 76.5 years for Benton County shooting of 5 officers in 2023
AG Keith Ellison applauds court order to fund SNAP
AG Keith Ellison applauds court order to fund SNAP
An estimated 440,000 Minnesotans are on SNAP; 152,000 of those are children and 72,000 are seniors.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:07 AM
AG Keith Ellison applauds court order to fund SNAP
No. 3 Western Michigan holds off SCSU in NCHC opener, 6-5
No. 3 Western Michigan holds off SCSU in NCHC opener, 6-5
Huskies find some good, bad in loss. Broncos senior defenseman Zach Bookman scores a power-play goal with 4:47 left for the game-winner.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:06 AM
No. 3 Western Michigan holds off SCSU in NCHC opener, 6-5