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Alexandria Chamber of Commerce recognizes three new Chamber members

(Alexandria, MN)--The Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Team recognized three new Chamber members on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. MN Bloom Co, owned and operated by Courtney and Erich Murphy, has recently moved into a suite located at 1920 Turning Leaf Ln. SW. Courtney has been in the wedding industry since 2018 dabbling in planning, photography, and everything in between but her passion is flowers. Her floral services include weddings, other personal events, and bloom bars as well as customizable arrangements for bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages, arbor arrangements, and more.

Alexandria, MN · 3d
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St. Cloud Contractor Permanently Banned From Construction Industry, Ordered to Pay More Than $1 Million

(KNSI) — A St. Cloud contractor accused of taking money from homeowners for renovation work that never happened is now permanently barred from the residential construction industry in Minnesota. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office says it secured a judgment against Ryan Pietron and his company, Affordable Home Remodeling, LLC....

St Cloud, 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 · 2d
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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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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 · 2d

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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 · 13h

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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 · 16h

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Helicopter called in to dry Minnesota football field ahead of section championship

Believe it or not, it's the second time the school has had to dry its football field with a helicopter.

Willmar, MN · 3d

CBS Minnesota

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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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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 · 2d

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Fergus Falls Designated as a Federal Opportunity Zone, Creating New Opportunities for Investment and Growth

Fergus Falls, MN – The City of Fergus Falls has secured a major new economic development advantage following the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s November 5 announcement of the nation’s next generation of federal Opportunity Zones. A significant portion of Fergus Falls, including several major development and...

Fergus Falls, 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 · 2d

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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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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 · 2d

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Waite Park City Hall Reopens November 20 After $28 Million Renovation

Waite Park City Hall is ready for its next chapter. Staff move back in November 20th, with offices closed the 18th and 19th for the move.

Waite Park, MN · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 […]

Minnesota · 5d

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MN Christmas Market Hits 11 Years With Three Stops in St. Paul, Cottage Grove, Red Wing

The MN Christmas Market is marking its 11th year with three holiday pop-up events across the state this November and December, bringing together local makers, artisans and small brands for a trio of $1 markets in St. Paul, Cottage Grove and Red Wing. The first stop lands Saturday, November 21, at Union Depot in St. Paul, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with $1 cash or Venmo entry.

Red Wing, MN · 3d

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3 Minnesota Cities Now Ranked Among The Midwest's 10 Best Places To Live

Minnesota had more cities in the top 10 than any other state in a new ranking of the Midwest’s 10 best places to live. See which three made the list, where they ranked, and what makes each one stand out.

Minnesota · 6h

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Deb Haaland and Peggy Flanagan Mark Their Historic Wins in Intentional Earrings

Last night, the 2026 midterm election results delivered plenty of historic firsts. It was a particularly powerful night for Native American representation: Democrat Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman to be elected as Governor of New Mexico, while Peggy Flanagan—the current lieutenant governor of Minnesota—became the first Native woman to win the U.S. Senate seat in her state. (And there could even be a third victory for the Indigenous community today: at the time of publishing this story, Alaska’s Mary Peltola is currently leading the race for a Senate seat, too.)

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