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New meteorologist at KARE 11 learned the hard way that grilling on live TV might not be his strongest skill during his first summer appearance.

Vikings home opener is coming Sunday at 3:25 p.m. Check out the new stadium food options debuting for the 2026 season.

St. Johns football kicked off the season with a tight win over La Crosse, proving they can compete despite losing their top two receivers to graduation.

Sauk Rapids kid Brevyn SpannFord is staying put in Dallas. His new three-year deal worth 18 million keeps him off the free agent market.

Amy H from St. Cloud just won a pair of eBikes through the 96.7 The River and Mix 94.9 month-long contest. Over 5,000 listeners entered for the chance.

The PWHL's new deal puts games on tv for everyone.

Winona tops the list as Minnesota's most affordable college town, with rent under $900 a month and two solid universities nearby.

A unique opportunity is brewing for local eateries as a reality TV icon heads to town.

Dan Heiser turned a childhood hobby from 1983 into a full-fledged business. Game 7 Sports Cards and Collectibles just opened downtown with rare finds you won't see anywhere else.

A morning detour led a priest to Ground Zero. Now he's bringing firefighters from home to remember and honor that service.

A local artist now captures wedding moments live on canvas.

After months away from KARE 11, the longtime anchor is working through lingering effects from a summer boating accident but plans to return.

St. Cloud Toyota covered all event costs so every single dollar raised at Saturday's walk went straight to helping cancer patients in our community.

Over 60 first responders climbed stairs Friday to honor those who rushed into the Twin Towers 25 years ago.

St. Cloud volunteers spent Thursday making CentraCare's grounds shine through mulching, weeding, and window washing as part of a meaningful community effort.

The Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum just opened its doors, and a local RV company stepped up with a custom wrapped trailer to help preserve history.

Strong storms heading our way Friday night, so Sauk Rapids-Rice and Elk River are taking the field early at 5 p.m.

St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club just landed runner-up honors for International Club of the Year, proving their decades of commitment to local youth still resonates.

The Mississippi got some serious attention Thursday when volunteers from Monticello and Becker teamed up for a riverside cleanup that matters.

The Huskies' home opener brings championship recognition and two serious tests against conference rivals this weekend at Halenbeck.

Bear season wraps up mid-October, and hunters are holding out for bigger game. Final numbers should tell quite a story.

Before fall kicks in early next week, Friday's bringing one last blast of summer heat and some dangerous storm activity.

Three vehicles collided Thursday evening at Highway 71 and 210 in Hewitt. Two people were taken to Astera Health with minor injuries.

Minnesota recorded its lowest violent crime rate since 2019, with murders down and assaults declining. The data paints a picture of safer communities.