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Apr 3, 2020

St. Cloud State University Opens Applications for Student Emergency Fund and Expands Food Shelf Hours

During St. Cloud State University President Robbyn Wacker’s Town Hall meeting with faculty, students and staff her team announced new details to help students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students at […]

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Apr 3, 2020

Stearns County Officials Continue to Push Social Distancing

Stearns County Public Health is urging all residents to follow social distancing guidelines while responding to COVID-19 outbreak.  There have been concerns that social distancing isn’t always being practiced, but […]

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Apr 3, 2020

Willmar Man Dies in Semi Crash

A Willmar man lost his life in a one car accident after his semi left the highway late last night. The Minnesota State Patrol says that 65-year-iold Gary Kim Vergin […]

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Apr 2, 2020

Two Semi Trucks Collide Near Paynesville, One Driver Injured

The Minnesota State Patrol has reported that two semi trucks crashed Thursday morning just west of Paynesville in Kandiyohi County. Twenty-one-year-old Mihajlo Korceba, of Tacoma, Washington was heading eastbound on […]

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Apr 2, 2020

April’s Showers Brings…Rainfall Volunteers?

April’s showers will bring…rainfall helpers? In the case of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, they are hoping this is true. The DNR is looking for new volunteers to help […]

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Apr 2, 2020

Avon Man’s Life Saved By Co-Workers

Co-workers helped save a man’s life with live-saving measures Wednesday afternoon in St. Augusta. At about 12:41 p.m. the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a worker […]

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Apr 1, 2020

St. Cloud Extends Parking Permits and Parking Meters Will Not be Enforced Until May 1

St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis addressed changes to parking enforcement in the city during his daily update on the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes included two key things. Parking permits are […]

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Apr 1, 2020

Snow-Rain Mix Heading to Central Minnesota This Weekend

Central Minnesota could see snow mixing with rain this weekend, starting Thursday.  According to St. Cloud State University meteorology professor Bob Weisman, another major precipitation-producer is on the way. He […]

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Apr 1, 2020

How To Still Use the St. Cloud Library Services Remotely

While the Great River Regional Library system, including the St. Cloud Library is closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there are many great options for library services from your home. […]

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Mar 31, 2020

Department of Health Releases New Webpage with COVID-19 Information Set to be Updated Daily

The Minnesota Department of Health has released a web page that updates daily with information about COVID-19 in the state of Minnesota. The new web page has information on case […]

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