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.

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.