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ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The St. Cloud Police Department is looking for a suspect involved in a stabbing.

Around 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, officers were called to a house on 19 ½ Ave. North for a report of a female victim who had been stabbed.
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SCPD looking for suspect involved in a stabbing
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The St. Cloud Police Department is looking for a suspect involved in a stabbing. Around 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, officers were call
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September 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
By Shay Lelonek / News Director

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Shoemaker Hall residents at St. Cloud State University may have noticed a sudden increase in fire alarms last week, with four alarms within 24 hours.

On Thursday Aug.
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Hot showers and a broken dryer cause back-to-back fire alarms in Shoemaker Hall
By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Shoemaker Hall residents at St. Cloud State University may have noticed a sudden increase in fire alarms
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September 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
By Carl Goenner / News Reporter

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Great River Regional Library invites community members to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month this September. #GreatRiverRegionalLibrary #Library #librarycard #StCloud
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Great River Regional Library Announces Library Card Sign-Up Month Theme
By Carl Goenner / News Reporter ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Great River Regional Library invites community members to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month this S
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August 28, 2025 at 12:42 AM
By Shay Lelonek / News Director

MELROSE TWP., Minn. -- A motorcyclist is in the hospital after an evening crash in Melrose Township.

Around 5:30 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 16, 23-year-old Jeffrey Klukken of Osakis was driving east on County Road 65.
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Motorcyclist in the hospital after crash in Melrose
By Shay Lelonek / News Director MELROSE TWP., Minn. -- A motorcyclist is in the hospital after an evening crash in Melrose Township. Around 5:30 p.m., on
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August 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Delaney Lund / Reporter

KIMBALL, Minn. -- A two-month-long construction project between Kimball and South Haven will start Monday, June 2, 2025.
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Highway 55 set to Close at the Wright-Stearns County Line for Two Months
Delaney Lund / Reporter KIMBALL, Minn. -- A two-month-long construction project between Kimball and South Haven will start Monday, June 2, 2025. The Minne
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May 28, 2025 at 1:48 AM
By Shay Lelonek / News Director

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Over the last several months, the St. Cloud Police Department has been investigating an increase in vandalism complaints downtown.

The investigation has revealed two primary suspects.
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Two suspects facing felony charges for vandalism and property damage in St. Cloud
By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Over the last several months, the St. Cloud Police Department has been investigating an increase in vanda
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May 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Delaney Lund / Reporter 

BENSON TWP. Minn -- A Montevideo man is seriously injured after crashing his car into a ditch in Benson Township.

The Minnesota State Patrol says that around 9 a.m.
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Montevideo Man Sustains Major Injuries in Highway 29 Crash
Delaney Lund / Reporter  BENSON TWP. Minn -- A Montevideo man is seriously injured after crashing his car into a ditch in Benson Township. The Minnes
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May 26, 2025 at 12:52 AM
By Shay Lelonek / News Director

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- A 5-month long improvement project in Pan Park Neighborhood, by Madison School, will cause several roads to be closed in St. Cloud. #Constructionproject #Constuction #RoadClosures #StCloud
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5-month Long construction project will cause several roads to close in St. Cloud
By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- A 5-month long improvement project in Pan Park Neighborhood, by Madison School, will cause several roads
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May 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Delaney Lund / Reporter

ST. CLOUD, Minn.-- Metro Bus has been recognized as one of the winners for the 2025 Transit Innovation Award.

The Ignite 2025 Transit Awards recognizes TripSpark partners who showcase leadership and work to improve their communities.
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TripSpark Announces Metro Bus as the 2025 Transit Innovation Award winner
Delaney Lund / Reporter ST. CLOUD, Minn.-- Metro Bus has been recognized as one of the winners for the 2025 Transit Innovation Award. The Ignite 2025 Tran
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May 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
By Shay Lelonek / News Director

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Two teens were arrested after getting caught trying to steal a vehicle.

Around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, St. Cloud Police Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of 6th Avenue South in St.
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Two male teens are arrested for attempting to steal a car
By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Two teens were arrested after getting caught trying to steal a vehicle. Around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Ma
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May 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
By Shay Lelonek / News Director

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department (SCPD) is investigating an incident where a young teenager stole and crashed a car.

Around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of 9th Ave.
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SCPD investigates a crash with a stolen vehicle
By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department (SCPD) is investigating an incident where a young teenager stole and cras
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May 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
By Shay Lelonek / News Director

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department asks residents to be advised of an increase in vehicle thefts and attempted thefts across the city. #ActiveInvestigation #autotheft #Carbreakins #StCloud #stolencars #Vehicletheft
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SCPD is investigating a recent increase in vehicle thefts
By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department asks residents to be advised of an increase in vehicle thefts and attempt
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May 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
By Shay Lelonek / News Director

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Metro Bus Local Bus Roadeo has been rescheduled due to inclement weather.

The Roadeo was originally scheduled for May 15 but was postponed due to inclement weather.
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Metro Bus invites the public to annual Roadeo event at SCSU
By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Metro Bus Local Bus Roadeo has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. The Roadeo was originall
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May 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Delaney Lund / Reporter

SARTELL, Minn.-- Jed Meyer, the CEO and President of St. Cloud Financial Credit Union made the Enterprise World's Most Successful Business Leaders to Watch list. #Award #JedMeyer #List #Magazing #SCFCU #StCloud #StCloudFinancialCreditUnion
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President and CEO of SCFCU is Added to the Most Successful Business Leaders To Watch List
Delaney Lund / Reporter SARTELL, Minn.-- Jed Meyer, the CEO and President of St. Cloud Financial Credit Union made the Enterprise World's Most Successful Bus
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May 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Delaney Lund / Reporter

SANTIAGO TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A Becker Man made his first court appearance on Monday, May 19, 2025, after driving drunk and leaving the scene where a death had occurred.

Around 9:30 p.m.
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Becker Man Charged with Drunk Driving and Failure to Render Aid
Delaney Lund / Reporter SANTIAGO TOWNSHIP, Minn. - A Becker Man made his first court appearance on Monday, May 19, 2025, after driving drunk and leaving the
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May 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
By Shay Lelonek / News Director

WRIGHT CTY., Minn. -- Children from kindergarten through third grade are invited to partake in an overnight camping experience in June. #4H #Camping #kidsevent #WrightCounty #WrightCounty4H
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Wright County 4-H invites youth to an overnight camping trip
By Shay Lelonek / News Director WRIGHT CTY., Minn. -- Children from kindergarten through third grade are invited to partake in an overnight camping experienc
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May 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
By Shay Lelonek / News Director

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud City Engineer's Office is asking motorists to be advised of a lane closure coming up.

From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, the northbound lanes of 10th Ave. North will be closed from 1st St.
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Day-long lane closure to occur on 10th Ave North in St. Cloud
By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud City Engineer's Office is asking motorists to be advised of a lane closure coming up. F
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May 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
By Shay Lelonek / News Director

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department is investigating a shooting near Centennial Plaza.

Around 11:50 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2025, officers responded to a report of gunshots in the 800 block of 21st Ave. North.
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SCPD investigates shooting in St. Cloud
By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department is investigating a shooting near Centennial Plaza. Around 11:50 p.m.
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May 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Delaney Lund / News Reporter

ST. CLOUD, Minn.-- St. Cloud Area School District Superintendent Laurie Putnam will be honored at this year's Shining Stars Community Celebration.

Putnam was recently named as 2025 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year.
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Dr. Laurie Putnam the 2025 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year
Delaney Lund / News Reporter ST. CLOUD, Minn.-- St. Cloud Area School District Superintendent Laurie Putnam will be honored at this year's Shining Stars Comm
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May 16, 2025 at 6:11 PM
By Delaney Lund / News Reporter

LITTLE FALLS, Minn.-- To kick off the 2025 season, the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum invites the public to check out the site’s new additions. 

The
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The Charles Lindbergh House and Museum announces new additions
By Delaney Lund / News Reporter LITTLE FALLS, Minn.-- To kick off the 2025 season, the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum invites the public to check out the
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May 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
By Shay Lelonek / News Director

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Volunteers and partnering organizations are coming together to help families in the St. Cloud area who are struggling with food insecurity.

St.
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St. Cloud Area School District 742 and other organizations come together to help St. Cloud area families
By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Volunteers and partnering organizations are coming together to help families in the St. Cloud area who ar
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May 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
By Delaney Lund / News Reporter

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Great River Regional Library is kicking off summer with a reading challenge.

The annual Summer Reading Challenge begins Monday, June 9th, 2025, and will run through Saturday, August 9th, 2025.
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Great River Regional Library Summer Reading Challenge
By Delaney Lund / News Reporter ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The Great River Regional Library is kicking off summer with a reading challenge. The annual Summer Rea
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May 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department is investigating an assault that took place at the St. Cloud Technical and Community College. #Assault #Investigation #SCPD #SCTCC
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SCPD investigating SCTCC assault
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- The St. Cloud Police Department is investigating an assault that took place at the St. Cloud Techni
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May 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director

STEARNS CTY., Minn. -- The Stearns County Highway Department is asking that Stearns County motorists be advised of culvert replacements on two different county roads. #Construction #culvertreplacement #RoadConstruction #RoadWork
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Culvert replacement will take place on two county roads causing delays
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director STEARNS CTY., Minn. -- The Stearns County Highway Department is asking that Stearns County motorists be advised of culv
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May 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- A weeklong program will give Teens in the St. Cloud area an opportunity to explore the world of entrepreneurship this summer.
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St. Cloud area youth are offered the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship thorugh summer program
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- A weeklong program will give Teens in the St. Cloud area an opportunity to explore the world of ent
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May 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM