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Registration open for National Night Out on Aug. 4 in St. Cloud
Registration open for National Night Out on Aug. 4 in St. Cloud
Block parties are encouraged to let the city know so officials from police, fire and other departments can stop by.
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Minnesota seeks landowner applicants for reforestation program
Minnesota seeks landowner applicants for reforestation program
The second round of applications will be open through Dec. 1.
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As America turns 250, North Dakota and Minnesota celebrate the country's outdoor heritage
As America turns 250, North Dakota and Minnesota celebrate the country's outdoor heritage
Places to get outside this holiday weekend.
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Nation's first AI nudification technology ban takes effect in Minnesota this summer
Nation's first AI nudification technology ban takes effect in Minnesota this summer
One woman's personal experience of being targeted with the technology helped create the law, which goes into effect Aug. 1.
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A look at new laws going into effect in Minnesota on July 1
A look at new laws going into effect in Minnesota on July 1
Social media warning labels, state IT upgrades and school threat reporting systems are among the new laws taking effect Wednesday.
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Paramount Center for the Arts releases lively fall schedule
Paramount Center for the Arts releases lively fall schedule
The fall schedule has been unveiled with performances from both national and local artists.
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Minnesota DNR uses dog teams to serve and protect natural resources
Minnesota DNR uses dog teams to serve and protect natural resources
Among the duties of the department’s K9 teams are helping with search and rescue, detecting possible game violations and finding invasive species.
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St. Cloud Tech's Reese Ruska named state flag football defensive player of year
St. Cloud Tech's Reese Ruska named state flag football defensive player of year
The senior helped lead the Tigers to their first-ever appearance at the state tournament in early June.
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Emmer tells Somalis who don't assimilate to 'go the hell back'
Emmer tells Somalis who don't assimilate to 'go the hell back'
Minnesota congressman made remarks during a Faith & Freedom Coalition event Thursday, June 25, prompting criticism from Democratic challenger Doug Chapin and U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar.
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QBR Takeaways: Is St. Cloud in a recession? 'We may already be in it,' co-author says
QBR Takeaways: Is St. Cloud in a recession? 'We may already be in it,' co-author says
The Quarterly Business Report was published in St. Cloud LIVE on June 25, 2026.
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Gov. Walz files 16 FOIA for records on federal actions 'targeting' Minnesota
Gov. Walz files 16 FOIA for records on federal actions 'targeting' Minnesota
The 16 requests ask for records since the start of President Trump’s second term, with mentions of words like “Minnesota, Walz, reckoning, retribution, punish, or Democrat.”
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Man charged in February crash involving pregnant woman enters guilty plea
Man charged in February crash involving pregnant woman enters guilty plea
Christopher James Otte, 33, of Avon, entered a guilty plea to the February crash, which left one woman critically injured and killed her unborn child.
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Biz Buzz: How an SCTCC class became a go-to agency for Central Minnesota businesses
Biz Buzz: How an SCTCC class became a go-to agency for Central Minnesota businesses
Check out this week's Biz Buzz, which is packed full of local business news, openings and announcements.
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Mike Williams leaves indelible mark on St. Cloud, Stearns County
Mike Williams leaves indelible mark on St. Cloud, Stearns County
After nearly 40 years in local government, county administrator reflects on leadership, major infrastructure growth and relationships that defined his time in public service.
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Application deadline for Minnesota elk licenses draws near
Application deadline for Minnesota elk licenses draws near
The deadline is July 7.
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Meet the 2026 St. Cloud LIVE Softball Starting 9 team
Meet the 2026 St. Cloud LIVE Softball Starting 9 team
Squad honors best nine softball players from our coverage area - whose play stood out during the 2026 season - regardless of position.
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Sartell pitcher Marni Koosmann named Softball Starting 9 Player of the Year
Sartell pitcher Marni Koosmann named Softball Starting 9 Player of the Year
Senior right-hander and Minnesota-Duluth recruit led Sabres to third-place finish at Class 3A state tournament.
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Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict begin construction on a new future in St. Joseph
Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict begin construction on a new future in St. Joseph
New smaller monastery under way several blocks west from historic 140-year-old building. Move necessary because fewer members will call it home.
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Ready, Set, School to provide free supplies for all District 742 PK–5 classrooms
Ready, Set, School to provide free supplies for all District 742 PK–5 classrooms
Partnership between the district and Impacks draws praise during meeting on Wednesday, June 17.
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Federal prosecutors announce charges against anti-ICE demonstrators
Federal prosecutors announce charges against anti-ICE demonstrators
The U.S. Attorney's Office said 12 of the 15 defendants were arrested Tuesday morning for "conspiracy to impede" federal immigration operations during Operation Metro Surge.
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Klobuchar maintains substantial cash advantage in governor's race
Klobuchar maintains substantial cash advantage in governor's race
New reports show Sen. Amy Klobuchar has raised $7 million and has $4 million cash on hand, well over GOP opponents' funds in the Minnesota governor's race.
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Jack Hamak pitches St. Cloud Cathedral to school's 10th state baseball championship
Jack Hamak pitches St. Cloud Cathedral to school's 10th state baseball championship
Top-seeded Crusaders shut out Glencoe-Silver Lake, 4-0, behind strong performance of Hamak and sophomore Jake Murphy to win Class 2A state baseball title on Monday, June 15, at Target Field.
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Benton County weighs regional jail workgroup
Benton County weighs regional jail workgroup
County commissioners will meet on Tuesday, June 16
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Hundreds gather in St. Cloud for No Kings rally, marking one year since Hortman shootings
Hundreds gather in St. Cloud for No Kings rally, marking one year since Hortman shootings
Protesters cite immigration raids, concerns about Trump administration and anniversary of lawmaker deaths as reasons for attending demonstration near Great River Regional Library on Sunday, June 14.
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