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Klobuchar to Deliver McCarthy Lecture at St. Joe's Tonight

08/30/2010 - 11:30 AM

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (KLO-BUTCH-AR) will deliver the fourth annual Eugene McCarthy Lecture at 7:30 PM tonight at St. John’s University in Collegeville.

Police Seek Assault Suspect

08/27/2010 - 9:45 AM

St. Cloud Police are looking for the man who allegedly assaulted a female jogger near Munsinger Gardens. It happened at around 5:00 Thursday morning. Police say the suspect approached the jogger from behind and demanded any belongings she might have. When the victim told the man she didn’t have anything, police say the man grabbed her neck lanyard, attempted to choke her, punched her in the face, and ran away. The victim did not need medical attention despite bruises on her face.

The suspect is described as a white man in his late 20’s with shoulder-length brown hair, a beard, and a deep, raspy voice. He was wearing baggy jeans and a dark colored sweatshirt at the time of the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Cloud Police Department at (320) 251-1200.

Northstar Link Adds Service to SCSU

08/27/2010 - 10:25 AM

SCSU students who live in the twin cities now have more options for their commute. Beginning Monday, the Northstar Link Commuter bus will increase service to St. Cloud State. Additional weekday afternoon departures will be added from SCSU at 3:45, 4:45 and 6:15. The additions to the schedule are in response to customer feedback and a growing market of student riders. The cost to ride is $1.50 to the Northstar Commuter Rail station in Big Lake. Train tickets between Big Lake and Minneapolis are an additional cost. For a detailed schedule, click here.

Two in Hospital After Crash in Foley

08/27/2010 - 10:00 AM

Two are seriously injured after a two car crash in Foley. It happened Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of County Road 6 and County Road 4. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office says 43-year-old Steven Lovett of Foley was driving his SUV, failed to stop at a stop sign, and broadsided a car driven by 60-year-old Linda Schlichting of Rice. Both drivers sustained serious injuries. Schlichting was taken to the hospital via ambulance. Lovett was airlifted to the hospital.

Drugs and Loaded Guns Seized in St. Cloud

08/26/2010 - 9:40 AM

Two St. Cloud men were arrested for allegedly possessing drugs and guns. Officers executed a search warrant Wednesday on the 900 block of 12th Avenue North, where police say they seized marijuana, heroin, oxycontin pills, mushrooms, drug paraphernalia, and two loaded guns. 35-year-old Charles Richard Smith and 27-year-old Ben Cole Hanson are being held in the Stearns County Jail on charges of firearm and drug possession.

Elk River Football Suspended Over Hazing Claim

08/26/2010 - 11:00 AM

Elk River's varsity football team has been suspended as police investigate allegations of hazing. Captain Bob Kluntz says the department was contacted by the district on Wednesday. He would not characterize the type of hazing, but says it could involve criminal assault. Kluntz says any hazing victims should contact police. He expects the investigation to take at least until next week. Football coach Mike Cross says he has no comment. Elk River district spokesman Casey Mahon says the hazing appears to be more than an isolated incident.

Kimball Man Killed in Crash

08/26/2010 - 10:35 AM

A Kimball man is dead after a two car crash in his home town. It happened Wednesday evening at the intersection of highway 55 and County Road 48, just west of Kimball. The State Patrol says 54-year-old Craig Vannurden was driving east on highway 55 when he slowed down to make a left on county road 48. That’s when, officials say, he was hit from behind by a car driven by 20-year-old Michael Sichender of Annandale. Vannurden was pronounced dead at the scene. Sichender was not hurt in the crash.

Man Hurt in Car vs. Tractor Crash

08/26/2010 - 10:05 AM

A Rice man is seriously hurt after the tractor he was riding was rear-ended by a car. It happened Wednesday night in Rice at the intersection of County Road 22 and 55th Avenue Northeast. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office says 21-year-old Brent Roy Seppelt was riding a tractor west on County Road 22 when a car driven by a 16-year-old girl hit the back of his tractor. When deputies arrived, they found Seppelt pinned underneath the tractor. Crews lifted the tractor off of him and he was airlifted to the hospital. The Sheriff’s Office says it does not believe alcohol played a role in this crash.

Residents Evacuated Due To Dumpster Fire

08/25/2010 - 11:00 AM

St. Cloud Police Officers responding to a fire call in the 800 block of 13^th Street South arrived to find a dumpster on fire. The St. Cloud Fire Department ultimately arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire.

240 People Cited Over SCSU's Move In Weekend

08/24/2010 - 11:25 AM

St. Cloud Police issued more than 310 citations to 240 people during SCSU’s move-in weekend, most of them involving alcohol. That's an increase from last year, when 226 total citations were issued. 

Of this year's citations, 121 were for open bottle violations and 115 were for alcohol consumption by a minor. Of the 115 minors issued, about 100 of them were directed toward a new diversion program, which is a partnership between the city and the university. Under the program, violators are required to undergo about 90 minutes of alcohol education in the classroom. St. Cloud City Attorney Matt Staehling says first or second time violators are eligible for the program.

Also last weekend, 14 people were cited under St. Cloud’s new social host ordinance, which makes it illegal to host a party where underage drinking is present.
 

Human Rights Office Likely to Operate out of St. Cloud

08/23/2010 - 11:25 AM

The St. Cloud City Council is expected tonight to approve a lease agreement with the state to operate the new Regional Human Rights office out of St. Cloud City Hall. Expected to open on September 1st, the human rights office will be facilitated by the state Department of Human Rights and will handle human rights issues in St. Cloud and St. Joseph. The idea for a regional human rights office gained momentum late last year, when a Waite Park man posted anti-Muslim cartoons in various places around St. Cloud.

3 Weekend Rollover Crashes in Stearns County

08/23/2010 - 10:55 AM

There were a number of one car injury crashes in Stearns County over the weekend. The first crash happened Saturday afternoon on County Road 11 near Freeport. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says 63-year-old Clarence Welle of Lastrup, MN was riding his motorcycle north on County Road 11 when he hit gravel and lost control. His motorcycle flipped over into the ditch and he flew off the bike. The Sheriff’s Office says Welle was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The second crash happened Saturday night near Lake Sylvia, north of Melrose. The Sheriff’s Office says 22-year-old Matthew Stangler of Melrose rolled his car on County Road 17 and was ejected from the vehicle. When deputies arrived they say Stangler was lying face down in the ditch. He was taken to the Melrose Hospital and later airlifted to the Hennepin County Medical Center in the twin cities. The Sheriff’s Office says alcohol played a role in this crash.

The final Stearns County crash happened Sunday afternoon in the Eden Lake Township. The Sheriff’s Office says 52-year-old Ronald Stang of Watkins was riding his motorcycle west on County Road 21 when he lost control, fell into the ditch and flew off the bike. Stang was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries. The Sheriff’s Office says he was wearing a helmet.
 

Crews Installing Traffic Ramps in Southeastern St. Cloud

08/23/2010 - 10:45 AM

St. Cloud drivers can expect minor delays when driving on the city’s southeast side. On 33rd Street South, just east of Lancewood Drive, traffic will be down to one lane as crews install low speed traffic ramps. Ramps will also be installed across Montrose Road just east of Lancewood Drive. The city of St. Cloud says this road work is necessary for treatment of sanitary sewer interceptor lines in that area. It is expected to be complete by mid October.

Metro Bus Expands Service in Sartell

08/19/2010 - 9:45 AM

Metro Bus is expanding service in Sartell beginning this weekend. It’s in order to keep up with added traffic to the new Walmart Supercenter, Sam’s Club and the expanding medical facilities near the intersection of County Road 120 and Highway 15. The new schedule will run later on weeknights and operate on weekends. To view the new schdule, click here.

SCSU Campus Library Celebrates 10th Year

08/19/2010 - 10:10 AM

It’s ten years old, but it looks as good as new. The James Miller Learning Resources Center on the campus of St. Cloud State turns 10 this year and library employees are hosting an open house commemorating the occasion. Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00pm, folks can stop by to see the “Ten Year Evolution of Technology at SCSU” exhibit, view the “SCSU Libraries of Past and Present” installation, or sample an Apple IPad or Amazon Kindle. Cookies and bars will be served from noon to 1:00 pm to honor the Miller Center’s 10th birthday.