Assisted living facility found neglectful after resident given 12 shots, beer before doctor's visit

A Stearns County assisted living facility is under scrutiny after a resident drank heavily before a doctor’s appointment, but both the resident and the facility’s owner say there’s more to the story.

Teen motorcyclist dies after crashing into silage wagon in Benton County

A 17-year-old motorcyclist died Monday night after colliding with a silage wagon being pulled by a tractor in Benton County. Authorities say the teen did not appear to be wearing a helmet.

Woman charged after man hurt, dog killed during Monticello hit-and-run

A St. Cloud woman faces felony charges after police say she struck a man and his dog with her car in Monticello and left the scene, according to a complaint filed in Wright County District Court.

Cold Spring stabbing: Man dead, suspect held at Stearns County Jail

Authorities are investigating after a man was killed in a stabbing and another man was taken into custody in Cold Spring Saturday night.

Missing 75-year-old man found stuck on Sauk River bank rescued

A vulnerable man was rescued after he went missing from a St. Cloud medical facility and was found stuck along the Sauk River bank.

School bus crash: Children injured after bus hits tree in Stearns County

The driver of a school bus carrying dozens of children veered off the road and struck a tree in Stearns County on Monday, leaving several children with minor injuries.

Large fire breaks out in downtown Sauk Centre apartments

A late-night fire damaged several apartments and businesses in downtown Sauk Centre, drawing a large emergency response but leaving no one hurt earlier this week.

St. Cloud elementary school arson suspect is 9-year-old student

A fire in St. Cloud's Westwood Elementary School was started by a 9-year-old boy, and Minnesota law states he is too young to face charges in juvenile court.

Infant death at unlicensed Minnesota day care leads to manslaughter charges

A woman reportedly running an unlicensed day care out of her Sauk Centre home is facing manslaughter charges after an infant suffocated due to an “unsafe sleep environment."

St. Cloud elementary school fire started in bathroom by student: Police

A fire in the Westwood Elementary School in St. Cloud that caused students and staff to evacuate was started by a juvenile student, police say.

Fire at St. Cloud elementary school under investigated as possible arson

A fire at Westwood Elementary School in St. Cloud Tuesday morning prompted the evacuation of students and an early dismissal as officials continue to assess air quality inside the building. Police say the fire is being investigated as possible arson.

Live updates: Minneapolis, St. Paul, other cities declare snow emergencies

As the potentially biggest snowstorm of the season approaches Minnesota, several cities have begun declaring snow emergencies and parking restrictions.

130-year-old Holdingford Mill destroyed in overnight fire

A massive fire burned through a historic mill in the City of Holdingford in Stearns County overnight.

Major fire burns at 100-year-old mill
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Fire crews in Stearns County were battling a massive fire at the Holdingford Mill.

Man charged in St. Cloud stabbing of former gubernatorial candidate’s daughter

A St. Cloud man faces murder charges after he allegedly stabbed the daughter of a former Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, who has since suspended his campaign in the wake of her death.