Author: Shay Lelonek
SCPD investigates an early morning burglary at an apartment building
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. — The St. Cloud Police Department is investigating a burglary that took place early morning on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. […]
Stearns Bank announces Heather Plumski as its new President
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Stearns Bank announced its new President on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Heather Plumski will serve as the new president, […]
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health detects bird flu in a Stearns County herd
By Shay Lelonk / Asst. News Director STEARNS CTY., Minn. — Bird flu was detected in a Stearns County dairy herd. On Monday, March 24, 2025, H5N1 avian influenza was […]
DNR implements burning restrictions in several Minnesota counties
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is implementing restrictions on burning vegetative debris due to increased wildfire risk. The […]
Six-month-long construction project to start mid-April in Annandale
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director ANNANDALE, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking Annandale drivers to be aware of a 6-month-long construction project on Highway 55 […]
Eight local artists receive Individual Artist Award
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director STEARNS CTY., Minn. — Eight local artists received the Individual Artist Award from the Central MN Arts Board (CMAB). The awards recognize and […]
Extra documentation will be required to renew or upgrade a Commercial Driver’s License
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director WRIGHT CTY., Minn. — Starting Thursday, March 20, 2025, those who have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will need more documentation than before […]
Coborn Cancer Center invites community members to a free cancer screening event
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. — The Coborn Cancer Center is inviting community members to take advantage of a free cancer screening event. The event […]
Senator Putnam proposes a new bipartisan bill to fund CentraCare’s residency programs
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. — On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Senator Aric Putnam (DFL-St. Cloud) presented a new bipartisan bill in the Senate Higher […]
Two injured in a two-vehicle crash in Melrose
By Shay Lelonek / Asst. News Director MELROSE TWP., Minn. — Two people were injured in a two-car crash in Melrose Township. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says around 9:30 […]







































