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Annandale has been dubbed "the Heart of the Lakes" because they have 26 lakes within a 10-mile radius. The community has a population of 3,228 and is located along highways 24 and 55 in Wright County in Central Minnesota.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice football team improved to 24-18 win over rival, Sartell-St. Stephen Friday night.

The St. John's football team blew out Carthage 49-0 Saturday in Collegeville to open their season. The Johnnies were led by quarterback Aaron Syverson, who threw for 282 yards and 4 touchdowns. He ran for 35 yards and another score. The Johnnies host Wartburg Saturday September 14 at 1 p.m.

Milaca is a town north and east of St. Cloud in Mille Lacs County in Central Minnesota. Milaca is the county seat in Mille Lacs County with a population of 3,021. It is located along the Rum River and Highways 169 and 23.

Pierz is a small town in east central Morrison County in Central Minnesota with a population of 1.418. Minnesota state highways 25 and 27 are the main routes to Pierz.

Paynesville is a small town in southwestern Stearns County with a population of 2,388 according to the last census in 2020. Paynesville is located along Highways 23, 4 and 55. Paynesville is on the Soo Line Railway and was formerly on the Great Northern Railway.

Eden Valley is a small town in southwestern Stearns and northern Meeker counties in Central Minnesota. The town has a population of 1,027 as of the 2020 census. It can be found along the intersection of Highway 55 and Highway 22.

Clearwater is a town in northwestern Wright County with a small portion in Stearns County in Central Minnesota. Clearwater is located along Interstate 94 and State Highway 24.

The St. Cloud State men's hockey team lost 7-6 in overtime Friday night and fell in a shootout loss Saturday after the game was tied 1-1 after overtime.

Melrose is a town in western Stearns County in Central Minnesota with a population of 3,598. Melrose is along Interstate 94 and Highway 52 with other access points coming from County Road 13 and Main Street.

Lake Henry is a small town in western Stearns County with a population of 103. It is located north of Paynesville along Highway 4.

The St. Cloud State men's hockey team lost 2-0 to #14 Michigan Friday night before skating to a 3-all tie Saturday night. The Huskies are 8-5-1 and are off until December 8-9 when they play at Omaha.