ST. CLOUD, Minn. – For over 13 years, the St. Cloud Standdown organization has been serving homeless and at-risk veterans. This spring marked the 20th Standdown event which aims to bring a wide range of supportive veterans services to one location. “100% of the money we raise goes directly to veterans. We have everything from the VA Hospital to [...]

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- St. Cloud State University students are preparing for the upcoming finals week, and they are drinking more coffee than usual to stay awake and focused.  Coffee businesses have noticed an increase in their sales and the amount of people coming in for drinks, especially those that are high in the amount of caffeine.   “During finals week [...]

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – It has been 10 years since the last revision to Minnesota’s immunization recommendations, but now the Center for Disease Control is proposing changes to vaccination requirements for Kindergarten through 12th graders to ensure that Minnesota kids are staying healthy.

PAYNESVILLE, Minn.- Stearns County/Paynesville area motorists are being advised of some area road contruction. Starting on the morning of May 6th, the Stearns County Highway Department will re-close  the bridge that crosses over the Canadian Pacific Railroad at the intersection of County Road 180. Construction will last about 1 month. A detour will be set up directing drivers to Town Highway 55 and [...]

ST. PAUL, Minn- A pay raise plan for Minnesota elected officials is a part of a House-Senate negotiation on a state agency budget bill. The state Senate approved its bill that included pay raises for legislators, the governor, and agency commissioners. The House didn’t discuss the lawmaker pay topic when passing its bill. A conference committee hearing on Thursday will be [...]

FARGO, N.D.- The Red River in Fargo is beginning to recede. On Wednesday, the river peaked at an unofficial 33.32 feet, that is nearly 4 feet below what was predicted on Sunday. The National Weather Service measured the river at 32.81 feet on Thursday morning. The weather service says that the river should fall below major flood stage of 30 feet [...]

ST. PAUL, Minn- On Wednesday, the Minnesota House rejected an effort to give liquor stores permission to be open on Sundays. The measure went down on a 106-21 vote. Supporters of the blue law tried to add the measure to another bill dealing with liquor licenses. Supporters say consumers should be allowed to make liquor purchases at stores on Sundays because [...]

The Veterans Resource Center will be led by a Navy veteran. Monique Coleman will start at SCSU on July 1. She has worked for more than ten years with veterans in a college setting. She’s also spent time with national veteran’s organizations. The new position is funded by student activity fees.

A Roseville police dog has died at age eleven. Major, a German Shepherd, was euthanized this week after an active law enforcement career. According to his handler, Officer John Jorgenson, Major had been injured and near-death several times during his career. Major had contracted a bladder infection and pneumonia. He was also partially paralyzed after a suspect repeatedly stabbed him [...]