98.1 - Minnesota's New Country

Court records and Summer Pardi's recent social media posts provide a clearer picture of the events leading up to the public announcement of her divorce from Jon Pardi.

The Frontier Saloon played its final notes at the Minnesota State Fair this past weekend.

Kyle Van Noy's asking around about Minnesota's best-kept food secrets, and locals aren't holding back with their recommendations.

Rocky, a one-year-old dog found as a stray, is looking for his forever home at TriCounty Humane Society. He loves toys and people.

St. Cloud's RCL furniture store is now Cozy and Rustic, featuring expanded wood furniture lines, mattresses, and work from area artists.

JJ McCarthy won't start this Sunday, but he's been spending time doing something that might matter more than any game.

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP is delivering teddy bears and activity packs to Sartell Police, tools officers use to calm scared kids and distressed seniors in crisis moments.

St. Johns football just cracked the top ten after knocking off a ranked opponent. The Johnnies are riding high heading into their week off.

Sweet Martha's cookies reign supreme at the Minnesota State Fair once again.

The farm that built one of Earth's largest corn mazes is back for fall with fresh competition games and themed events all season long.

Kwik Trip's roller grills are disappearing this month, but what about your hot dogs and brats?

Detroit Lakes hid giant trolls all over town this summer, and finding them means solving riddles and taking some pretty cool walks.

Central Minnesota got nearly an inch and a half of rain this week, but we're still running dry for the year overall.

With school starting, the Local Education & Activities Foundation is once again calling for members of the community to sponsor a classroom.

Voters approved a 43.5 million dollar fire station back in 2024, and construction just kicked off on the southwest side.

An Avon man who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a crash that critically hurt a St. Cloud woman and killed her unborn baby has been sentenced.

Tragedy struck a group ride in the area when one rider's bike went straight into a ditch instead of following the curve.

Dolly Parton's take on a Christmas classic is coming to Minneapolis this November, and it's set in 1930s Appalachia with a mining company twist.

A Monticello man died following an altercation Thursday morning, and authorities launched an immediate search for the other person involved.

The historical society is raising funds for an elevator that'll unlock new stories about Benton County's past, from veteran tributes to a 140-year-old cyclone.

A St. Cloud man faces several charges after a police chase early Monday morning.

Four local students just got a boost toward their futures thanks to the Minnesota State Fair scholarship program.

Gnarly Bard Theater's launching a jazz performance series this week, plus a whole new slate of plays coming to downtown.

Coon Rapids Red Birds pulled off a dramatic tenth-inning victory over Sartell in a championship matchup that came down to clutch hitting and solid pitching.