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Jan 20, 2026

Semi vs car crash results in fatality in Wright County

By Cece Sauer / Asst. News Director WRIGHT COUNTY, Minn. — An Annadale woman died when her car collided with a semi truck on Thursday, Jan. 15. Around 5:20 p.m., […]

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Jan 16, 2026

SCSU Awarded $370K Grant for School Counseling Students

By Cece Sauer / Asst. News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. — A Minnesota Department of Education Pipeline Grant for $370K has been awarded to St. Cloud State University Current or […]

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Jan 15, 2026

ICE tells city of St. Cloud that enforcement efforts are “ongoing” in St. Cloud

By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. — On Tuesday, Jan. 13 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials told the City of St. Cloud that enforcement efforts are […]

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Jan 13, 2026

SCPD arrests Waite Park man for possession of a machine gun and stolen firearm

By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The St. Cloud Police’s Community Response Team (CRT) arrested a 20-year-old Waite Park man for possession of a stolen firearm […]

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Jan 13, 2026

Superintendent Laurie Putnam receives national recognition

By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. — The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) recently announces its annual list of Superintendents to watch. Superintendent Dr. Laurie Putnam […]

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Jan 13, 2026

SCPD, protestors, and ICE clash at Star Market Inc. Halal in St. Cloud

By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. — On Monday, Jan. 12, protestors gathered against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the parking lot near Star Market […]

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Jan 13, 2026

Cloud Coffee Fest to Return to St. Cloud

By Cece Sauer / Asst. News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. — The Cloud Coffee Fest will be returning to St. Cloud for a caffeinated morning of events. The coffee festival […]

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Jan 13, 2026

Husky Community Engagement Fund Meets its Goal

By Cece Sauer / Asst. News Director ST CLOUD, MINN — The Husky Community Engagement Fund (HCEF) has met its goal of $200,000, much thanks to campus and regional efforts. […]

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Jan 13, 2026

Benton County Sheriff Not Running for Re-Election

By Joey Hudson / Asst. News Director ST. CLOUD, MN – Benton County sheriff Troy Heck has decided not to run for re-election this November. Heck has been sheriff for […]

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Jan 10, 2026

6th District DFL Candidates compete for endorsement to challenge Rep. Tom Emmer

By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Approximately 120 people gathered at the Great River Regional Library to watch the debate between Minnesota DFL Congressional District Six […]

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Jan 10, 2026

UPDATE: St. Cloud Mayor’s Office and SCPD Confirm ICE Presence in St. Cloud

By Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. — The St. Cloud Police Department and the St. Cloud Mayor’s Office has confirmed the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs […]

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Jan 10, 2026

St. Cloud Mayor’s Office affirms commitment to public safety amidst community concern of ICE activity

Shay Lelonek / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Mayor Jake Anderson has released a statement reaffirming the city’s commitment to public safety amidst the high tension surrounding ICE activity […]

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