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St. Cloud Contractor Banned for Life After $518,000 Remodeling Scam

3800 Braddock Ave. NE — Reported Location of County Prosecution. A court judgment has permanently barred Saint Cloud contractor Ryan Pietron and his company, Affordable Home Remodeling, LLC, from Minnesota's residential construction industry. The judgment also holds them responsible for more than $1 million in restitution, civil penalties, and legal costs.

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Somali daycare owner tied to fraud wins Minnesota House race sparking online fury: 'Lost state'

Abdi Daisane's Blooming Kids Child Care Center in St. Cloud received millions in state and federal funding and has faced multiple violations.

Minnesota · 3d

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Two Litchfield City Council Members resign

(Litchfield MN-) The Litchfield City Council will be meeting on Monday, November 9th, to canvass the votes from the November 3rd election. Another topic of discussion at the meeting will be the recent resignations of two council members. Bob Powers and Darlene Kotelnicki both handed in letters of resignation on November 4th.

Litchfield, MN · 3h
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New St. Cloud Store Supplying Seniors Tackles Falls That Send 12,000 to the Hospital

River’s Edge Convention Center — Reported Venue For Celebrate Aging Event. A new St. Cloud shop dedicated entirely to keeping older adults safe and steady on their feet is set to open inside the Music Mall at 619 West Saint Germain Street. Supplying Seniors, owned by longtime St. Cloud-area caregiver Abdikadir “Abdi” Abdinasir, focuses on senior home safety and mobility, and it's timing its debut with a free public event built around one of the most stubborn health risks facing older Minnesotans: falling.

St Cloud, MN · 2d
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Voters in St. Cloud elect Somali-American man to MN House

(St. Cloud, MN) -- Abdi Daisane is set to become the first Somali American to represent central Minnesota in the state Legislature. St. Cloud LIVE reports the DFL candidate won about 52 percent of the vote Tuesday, defeating Republican St. Cloud City Council President Mike Conway in House District 14A. Daisane, who owns a childcare center, lost his first bid for the seat by about 13 percentage points in 2024. He credits his win to staying involved in the community and talking with residents between elections. Daisane takes office in January.

St Cloud, MN · 3d

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Minnesota measles count soars, with most cases reported in Todd County

The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday reported 59 new measles cases in the last week, bringing the total case count to 139 so far this year. It's the highest number the state has seen in decades.

Todd County, MN · 3d

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Stearns County Homestead Filing Deadline Lands December 31 For New Homeowners

If you bought or moved into a Stearns County home in the last year, December 31st is your homestead filing deadline. Worth a few minutes.

Stearns County, MN · 1d

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The Best Cidery In The Entire Country Is Hiding In This Small Minnesota Town

There’s a small town in central Minnesota that most people drive right past on their way to somewhere else, and that is a genuine tragedy. Milk & Honey Ciders in St. Joseph is quietly, confidently making the best cider in the entire country, and it’s time the rest of Minnesota found out.

Minnesota · 1d

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St. John’s University in central Minnesota sues New York school over ‘Johnnies’ nickname

St. John’s University in central Minnesota is suing a New York university of the same name for using its “Johnnies” nickname. The lawsuit filed this week in federal court in Minnesota says the private Catholic university in Collegeville has been calling its students and athletic teams Johnnies since at least 1900.

Queens, NY · 1d

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Visit The Massive Minnesota Flea Market With Incredible Deals That Beat Costco Every Single Time

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who have been to the Wright County Swappers Meet in South Haven, Minnesota, and those who don’t yet know what they’re missing. If you fall into that second category, today is a genuinely good day for you, because...

South Haven, MN · 3d

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A first for St. Cloud as Somali-American man elected to Legislature

ST. CLOUD – Central Minnesota voters are sending the region’s first Somali-American legislator to the State Capitol next year, after Democrat Abdi Daisane flipped a state House seat long held by Republicans. Daisane, 38, was elected to the House District 14A seat with 52% of the vote on...

St Cloud, MN · 3d

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St. Cloud Neighborhoods Named Federal Opportunity Zones

(KNSI) – Investors who put money into projects in east St. Cloud and far northwest St. Cloud could soon get a significant break on their taxes. The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced this week it has approved all 73 Minnesota census tracts Governor Tim Walz nominated as Opportunity Zones. The designations take effect January 1st, 2027, and include all of east St. Cloud and the far northwest part of the city.

St Cloud, MN · 1d

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St. Cloud Board Backs Doyenne Development for Empty Lot Near City Hall, Lake George

(KNSI) – St. Cloud’s Economic Development Authority wants to move forward with Minneapolis-based Doyenne Development to come up with a project for the empty lot between St. Cloud City Hall and Lake George. The board voted Wednesday to recommend that the mayor’s office sign a letter of intent...

St Cloud, MN · 3d

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St. Cloud Considers Allowing Apartment Buildings Downtown and Along Commercial Corridors

(KNSI) – St. Cloud is moving to make it easier to build apartments downtown and along the city’s busiest commercial roads. The St. Cloud Planning Commission will take its first look Tuesday at a zoning change that would allow stand-alone apartment buildings in three commercial districts. Right now, apartments are only allowed on the second floor and above in those areas.

St Cloud, MN · 6h

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Striking a Chord for Mental Health: How 2B Continued Brings Hope and the ‘Legends of the Opry’ to Minnesota

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - What began as a sister’s tribute has evolved into a vital mental health and suicide prevention lifeline across nine Minnesota counties. On In the Spotlight, host Lisa Kaye spoke with Tammy Diehn, founder and executive director of 2B Continued, and Christine Passig, the organization’s media and marketing specialist as well as the Midwest Country Music Association’s 2025 Musician of the Year. The duo discussed their growing community outreach and their upcoming signature fundraiser, Legends of the Opry.

Minnesota · 5d

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Sartell plans for $7 million in road repairs

At a pre-assessment public hearing Oct. 26 at the Sartell City Council meeting, plans for road repairs in three areas of Sartell were discussed. The two presenters of the plan were Sartell City Engineer April Ryan and Sartell Director of Finance & Operations Rob Voshell. The road-repair projects will involve...

Sartell, MN · 3d

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Recount is possible in Benson School District operating levy referendum

(Benson MN-) A recount is possible in the Benson School District Operating Levy Referendum. After adjusting for a counting error in one precinct Tuesday night, the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office says the referendum passed 1317 to 1313. Benson Superintendent Julie Beddow Schubert says recounts aren't needed for a ballot question, unless any person eligible to vote on the ballot question requests one...a written request must be filed with the city of Benson's filing officer, and it has to have a petition with the signatures of 25 voters eligible to vote on the question...upon receipt, the Auditor of Swift County would then recount the ballots at the district's expense...The Benson School Board will canvass the results at their meeting next Monday.

Benson, MN · 3d

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Willmar updating zoning ordinance...Box says it will help when data centers come calling

(Willmar MN-) The City of Willmar is in the process of updating it's zoning ordinance. City Administrator Kyle Box says it hasn't been overhauled since the early 1990s, and they want to have it up-to-date to deal with modern issues like data centers... Your browser does not support the audio...

Willmar, MN · 3d

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Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya told a room of suburban women in Minnesota this is a “unique opportunity” to reach women voters directly before Election Day.

Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya skipped the usual campaign-event backdrop for her final push — a coffee shop in White […]

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St. Paul debates $11 million homelessness plan as some rally against encampment clearings

A St. Paul rally pushed back on encampment clearings as city leaders weigh how to pay for a broader homelessness plan.

St Paul, MN · 1d