A Toyota hit a bear on Highway 10 near Staples, sending two Deer Creek residents to Staples Hospital. Experts say slow speeds and steady braking can cut the risk.

St. Cloud unveiled a $250M draft for downtown that includes a riverfront 1,800‑seat arena, hotel and up to 800 apartments; public open house set at River’s Edge.

Gusty, chilly Saturday keeps highs in the mid‑40s with a small chance of overnight snow. Temperatures jump into the 70s by early next week.

St. Louis Park voters will decide on Aug. 11 whether to approve a bond and tech-levy renewal to replace old boilers and upgrade school security and devices.

Benjamin E. Mays in Rondo will relaunch as an Afrocentric PreK–5 school in fall 2026, centering Black history, cultural identity and new curriculum goals. The district says current families can stay and transportation will be available.

A late-night crash on U.S. Highway 71 in Bertha Township left at least one person dead. Both drivers were young men from Hewitt, officials say; names are pending.

A living‑room EmPATH unit at M Health Fairview Southdale has treated thousands and helped cut inpatient psychiatric admissions, hospital leaders say.

Tyler Kistner said his Pentagon work and a Marine Reserve activation mean he must step away from his 2026 bid for Minnesota’s 2nd District to deploy overseas.

Sunny and near 80°F today in Minneapolis, with a Red Flag Warning for parts of western Minnesota. Avoid open burning and check DNR restrictions before lighting anything.

801 Restaurant Group filed for Chapter 11 on April 10 and unexpectedly closed its newer 801 on Nicollet outpost, adding pressure to downtown dining.

Court filings say Reese & Riley’s owner underreported income since 2019 while buying a house, boat and vehicles; investigators used bank records and social posts to build a 24-count complaint.

Sunny and mild Wednesday; a strong cold front Friday could bring severe storms and a sharp weekend cooldown.

A St. Augusta woman died Sunday night after an SUV and pickup collided and the SUV rolled at County Road 7 and County Road 44; several people were taken to St. Cloud Hospital.