Category: Area News
Archived: Paynesville Lake Koronis’ Starry Stonewort Invasion Under Attack by DNR
PAYNESVILLE, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s first confirmed infestation of starry stonewort has generated a coordinated response to stopping the grass-like algae in Lake Koronis. The St. Cloud Times reports that […]
Archived: Statewide Patrols Underway To Cut Down On Distracted Driving
Law enforcement officers all across the state, including Benton County, will be cracking down on distracted drivers by adding extra enforcement on Minnesota roads. Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck says […]
Archived: Man Airlifted from Avon to St. Cloud Hospital After Shooting
A St. Cloud man was airlifted to the hospital after being shot several times in Avon Sunday night. Stearns County Sheriff John Sanner says deputies received a report of gunshots […]
Archived: Governor Dayton Proposes $100 Million For High-Speed Internet At Meeting In Becker
Governor Mark Daytona and Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith are proposing a $100 million investment to expand rural broadband Internet access. Smith and Dayton held a meeting in Becker on Friday […]
Archived: SCSU’s Riverview Honored With National Register Of Historic Places Plaque
The Riverview Building on the St. Cloud State University campus was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, and now it will have the plaque to prove […]
Archived: Parts of Highway 15 To Be Closed For Four Months
Starting April 18 (date updated by the Minnesota Department of Transportation), St. Cloud drivers should be aware of a four month long road closure along Highway 15. The Minnesota […]
Archived: Benton County Forming Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
The Health Department of Benton County has been actively leading an effort to combat substance use and abuse by residents, especially youth. News Director Mohammad Najafian has the AUDIO STORY. […]
Archived: St. Cloud Man Hospitalized After His Vehicle Rolled Near Albany
A St. Cloud man was taken to the hospital after his vehicle rolled Wednesday afternoon. Stearns County Sheriff John Sanner says deputies responded to a report of an accident on […]
Archived: Tech High School Teacher Selected For 2016 Outstanding Educator Award
A St. Cloud Area School District 742 teacher received the 2016 WEM Outstanding Educator Award for Academic Challenge Coach. The Executive Director of Synergy and Leadership Exchange WEM, Wonda Sommers […]
Archived: Faculty Union Will Not Take Action To Remove St. Cloud State University President Earl Potter
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) – The union representing faculty of the seven Minnesota State Colleges and Universities doesn’t plan to take action on a resolution passed by its members asking […]
