Grace Jacobson / News Director A record number of Air Quality Index (AQI) alerts were issued over the summer. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued 20 AQI alerts over the course of 52 days, which broke the 2021 record of 13 alerts over 42 days. They say the red category, which is typically issued once […]

Grace Jacobson / News Director Head to the Wright County Historical Society with your family on Saturday. The Historical Society will be hosting an event with the author and illustrator of the children’s activity book Making Minnesota. The book celebrates all things Minnesotan from the parks, waterways and animals to the history of the state […]

Grace Jacobson / News Director An invasive species has been confirmed in Benton County. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed the presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) on Wednesday. The infestation was found in a St. Cloud neighborhood. This is the first time EAB has been confirmed in the area. The larvae kills ash […]

Grace Jacobson / News Director A Sartell man is in jail after fleeing police in a 100 mph chase. It happened Tuesday around 8 p.m. on County Road 1 in Sartell. Stearns County Sheriffs say a deputy was driving behind the pickup when it drove over the fog line multiple times–a few times going halfway […]

Grace Jacobson / News Director As the weather begins to change, so does the way we drive. Every season comes with a new set of challenges for drivers, as changing road, weather and safety conditions require seasonal adjustments. As summer ends and fall begins, experts have shared some tips to help you prepare for driving.

Grace Jacobson / News Director A man is in the hospital after he fell asleep at-the-wheel and crashed in Stearns County. The crash happened just before noon on Tuesday. Stearns County Sheriffs say a 63-year-old man from Burtrum crashed into a tree on County Road 9 in Avon Township near the dairy farm. The man […]

Grace Jacobson / News Director The State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire in Wright County that hurt one person. The fire happened at Steeple View Farm and Equestrian Center near Delano around 2 a.m. on Friday. Wright County deputies say when they arrived, the arena area of the farm was fully engulfed in flames. […]

Grace Jacobson / News Director A public water access will close in Wright County for at least a month. The DNR says Twin Sylvia Public Water Access on Lake Sylvia in Annandale will close on Sunday. It’s due a redevelopment project to stop the invasive species starry stonewort. With starry stonewort in two surrounding lakes […]

By Zac Chapman / Assistant News Director The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen truck and trailer. Sheriff Troy Heck reports a truck and flatbed trailer were stolen from a residence in the 13800 block of 78th St NE near Ronneby. The truck is a red 2008 GMC […]

By Zac Chapman / Assistant News Director The 2023 application period for the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association (MSA) annual Law Enforcement Scholarship Program is now open. Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck reports the MSA Board of Directors will be awarding 20 $2,000 scholarships this year. Scholarships are only available to students who meet one of the […]

Grace Jacobson / News Director A St. Cloud restaurant will soon be considered as America’s Best. The White Horse Restaurant Bar & Grill in downtown St. Cloud is hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in mid-Sept. The media company focuses on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants and will be filming on Sept. 21 […]

By Zac Chapman / Assistant News Director The time to celebrate Minnesota’s most colorful season is near. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), fall colors in Minnesota typically peak in mid-to-late September through mid-October. The Minnesota DNR’s Fall Color Finder is a way for the public to follow the annual progression of fall […]