BNSF train transporting rock derails near St. Cloud

A BNSF Railway spokesperson said least five train cars hauling rock tipped onto its side. No injuries were reported.

Black bear sighting in Stearns County neighborhood

A black bear was spotted roaming around a neighborhood in Stearns County Friday evening. 

2 killed in motorcycle crash in Stearns County

Two people were killed when their motorcycle collided with a car in Stearns County.

Stearns Co. Mississippi River rescue leaves father and son stranded on island

A water rescue over the weekend in Stearns County left a father-and-son stranded on an island as their boat drifted away from them down the Mississippi River.

Child found safe after search in St. Cloud

St. Cloud police say a 9-year-old boy reported missing Tuesday evening has been found safe.

Pedestrian crossing Highway 10 in St. Cloud struck by vehicle

A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Highway 10 in St. Cloud Monday afternoon. 

Man found dead in St. Cloud park day after police pursuit

St. Cloud Police and the BCA are investigating a death near Heritage Park Tuesday afternoon. Police said there is no threat to the public.

Teen charged with first-degree murder in death of 70-year-old man

A 16-year-old boy faces felony charges after "listening to a song about murder" then hitting a 70-year-old man with a stolen vehicle, according to court records. 

Maple syrup boil starts fire in Stearns County

A person trying to boil maple syrup inadvertently started a fire at a property in Stearns County on Tuesday.

Family and SJU alumnus remember the owner of a popular bar in St. Joseph

Every day, for more than 50 years, family members say Dale Schneider loved coming to work at Sal's Bar and Grill in downtown St. Joseph. Now his chair behind the bar sits empty because the long-time business owner has had his own last call.

Capsized kayaker rescued from Sauk River in St. Cloud

A man was rescued over the weekend after his kayak capsized in the Sauk River, according to authrotites. 

Man charged in Waite Park, Minn. murder

A man has been charged with murder for the death of a woman in Waite Park, Minnesota last February.

State Patrol investigating fatal crash on Highway 23 in Stearns County

The crash report indicates two cars were headed northbound on Highway 23 near 246th Avenue in Munson Township at 6:35 a.m. when the driver of a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan.

Xcel Energy: Monticello leak fixed, plant to reopen soon

A faulty pipe that allowed water containing a radioactive isotope of hydrogen to leak at a Minnesota nuclear power plant has been repaired, a spokesperson for the energy company said Tuesday. 

Monticello nuclear leak: Worries, questions within a mile of power plant

Officials announced a tritium leak at the nuclear reactor on March 16. According to Xcel Energy, the leak occurred in November 2022 but because there was no immediate risk to the public they did not announce it.