Liberty Paper Inc. on Monday announced plans to build a water pretreatment facility with a biogas generator at its mill in Becker. The project is set to begin in April and be fully functional by mid-December. The project is set to cost around $15 million. The construction will be a cooperative effort between Liberty Paper, the city of Becker, Sherburne [...]

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and labor groups say they have agreements with the Vikings that they hope will increase city support for a new stadium on the current Metrodome site. The agreements call for union labor to be used on any stadium, with unions committing to no work stoppages. The mayor used the Vikings own figures to say building a [...]

The White House science fair held today honored over 100 students who excelled in science and math. The students were chosen from 40 different competitions held around the country. The United States has a great need for people who use science and math everyday to create things and solve problems in order to stay the world leader in technological innovation. [...]

The man accused of killing six people in an Arizona shooting rampage can receive medical treatment for another four months. A federal judge ruled on Monday after reviewing a report from a psychologist that found “measurable progress” in the suspects condition. The medical treatment plan for Jared Loughner aimed at improving his mental state, so he would be competent to [...]

The controversial idea that Mars once had oceans has been proposed before. After analyzing data from the European Space Agency, scientists came to the conclusion that the northern plains of Mars may have had a couple oceans. The first ocean dating back to 4 billion years ago, and the second 3 billion, all when Mars was warmer. Scientists say that [...]

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Neighborhoods throughout St. Cloud can now participate in a new program that provides the development of art projects and programs provided by city grants. Strengthening neighborhoods is the idea behind the St. Cloud Arts Commission with hopes of enhancing neighborhoods by giving out grants up to $1500. One program that has emerged is called ArtSparks and [...]

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – It’s the people that make a city thrive, and in St. Cloud the population is expanding – creating a prospering city. “The city of St. Cloud continues to expand its public projects; its infrastructure to place it in the most competitive position for economic development and just to enhance our quality of life. It’s a good [...]

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – GOP Presidential candidate, Ron Paul, made his second campaign visit to St. Cloud Monday. The Congressman spoke to a nearly full room of supporters at the River’s Edge Convention Center.

ST. CLOUD, MN – Should there be a difference between the drug and alcohol policies here on campus?