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.

Man, 67, killed in Stearns County crash

A 67-year-old was killed Monday afternoon in a crash in Stearns County.

Snowmobile save: Douglas County woman fortunate, but needs help

After a serious snowmobile accident, a Douglas County woman is recovering, thanks to a series of fortunate events.

15-year-old arrested in fatal St. Cloud shooting

St. Cloud Police say they are holding a 15-year-old in connection to last month's fatal shooting of a 53-year-old.

Vice President Kamala Harris visits St. Cloud

Vice President Kamala Harris, on the heels of the State of the Union address, stopped in St. Cloud on Thursday to highlight electric vehicle investments. 

Woman starts fire attempting to restart furnace in Luxemburg Township

Police responded to a fire in a single-family home Friday after its owners say a fire started while trying to get a furnace working again.

Dogs die inside Stearns Co. house fire

A house fire in Stearns County took the life of two dogs late on Friday.

1 killed, 4 injured in head-on crash in Stearns County

A head-on crash in Stearns county left one woman dead, and four others injured Saturday morning.   

St. Cloud shooting leaves one dead Tuesday evening

Police are investigating a shooting in St. Cloud that left one man dead Tuesday evening.

Stearns County police chase leads to stolen construction vehicle

A complaint about a possibly intoxicated driver led to a police chase with a man who authorities say stole a construction vehicle before crashing it in Stearns County.

Firefighters rescue dog from freezing water in Stearns County lake

Firefighters in Stearns County made a heroic rescue Thursday after a dog fell through thin ice off the shore of a lake.