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College volleyball: SCSU's season ends with 5-set loss to Concordia-St. Paul
College volleyball: SCSU's season ends with 5-set loss to Concordia-St. Paul
For the second straight season, and third time in the past four years, the Huskies lost in the Sweet 16.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:47 AM
College volleyball: SCSU's season ends with 5-set loss to Concordia-St. Paul
WCHA: Mavericks beat Huskies in overtime for series split
WCHA: Mavericks beat Huskies in overtime for series split
SCSU comes back from two-goal deficit to tie the game 3-3 before losing in the 3-on-3 OT. Sophomore Emilia Kyrkkö has 28 saves, senior Avery Farrell and junior Sofianna Sundelin have goals for SCSU.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:48 AM
WCHA: Mavericks beat Huskies in overtime for series split
College volleyball: SCSU upends Nebraska-Kearney to advance to region championship
College volleyball: SCSU upends Nebraska-Kearney to advance to region championship
The Huskies knocked off the Central Region's top seed 3-1 on their home court on Friday, Dec. 5; old rival Concordia-St. Paul up next.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:49 AM
College volleyball: SCSU upends Nebraska-Kearney to advance to region championship
Minnesota budget forecast shows near-term surplus, looming deficit shrinking to $3 billion
Minnesota budget forecast shows near-term surplus, looming deficit shrinking to $3 billion
The numbers contrast with February's forecast, which projected a $6 billion budget deficit for 2028.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Minnesota budget forecast shows near-term surplus, looming deficit shrinking to $3 billion
'Hate has no place here': St. Cloud leaders gather in support of Somali community
'Hate has no place here': St. Cloud leaders gather in support of Somali community
More than 100 residents attended the 'UnitedAsOne' event on Wednesday, Dec. 3, in response to news of ICE raids in the state and community concerns.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:51 AM
'Hate has no place here': St. Cloud leaders gather in support of Somali community
Federal changes leave Minnesota housing and homelessness programs scrambling
Federal changes leave Minnesota housing and homelessness programs scrambling
Rural Minnesota Continuums of Care worry about their ability to backfill cuts compared to metro areas across the state
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December 3, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Federal changes leave Minnesota housing and homelessness programs scrambling
Fraud, property taxes among top concerns at hearing on Stearns County's proposed 2026 budget
Fraud, property taxes among top concerns at hearing on Stearns County's proposed 2026 budget
The county held a public hearing about its proposed $212.2 million budget, which includes a 5.2% tax levy increase.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Fraud, property taxes among top concerns at hearing on Stearns County's proposed 2026 budget
SCSU's Emilia Kyrkkö named WCHA Goaltender of the Week
SCSU's Emilia Kyrkkö named WCHA Goaltender of the Week
Sophomore from Finland is the 4th SCSU player to earn a conference weekly award this season.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:52 AM
SCSU's Emilia Kyrkkö named WCHA Goaltender of the Week
SCSU women's soccer team's record-setting season ends with 1-0 loss in region championship
SCSU women's soccer team's record-setting season ends with 1-0 loss in region championship
Washburn's Aubrey Tanksley headed in a corner kick from freshman midfielder Bricelyn Betts with 15:34 left in regulation to lift the Ichabods to the Division II Elite Eight.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:53 AM
SCSU women's soccer team's record-setting season ends with 1-0 loss in region championship
Prep hockey roundup: St. Cloud boys pick up overtime win over Mounds View
Prep hockey roundup: St. Cloud boys pick up overtime win over Mounds View
In girls, St. Cloud shuts out Sartell/Sauk Rapids; River Lakes pulls away for a 6-4 win over Crookston.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Prep hockey roundup: St. Cloud boys pick up overtime win over Mounds View
Boys hockey roundup: Top-ranked Hibbing/Chisholm beats No. 11 St. Cloud Cathedral
Boys hockey roundup: Top-ranked Hibbing/Chisholm beats No. 11 St. Cloud Cathedral
Monticello ties Sauk Rapids-Rice
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November 29, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Boys hockey roundup: Top-ranked Hibbing/Chisholm beats No. 11 St. Cloud Cathedral
For decades, Thanksgiving came with a threat: turkey bandits
For decades, Thanksgiving came with a threat: turkey bandits
Fowl felons frequently filched family farmers’ feathered flocks
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November 28, 2025 at 4:56 AM
For decades, Thanksgiving came with a threat: turkey bandits
True Crime Streaming Guide: News reporting at center of Hulu's "Murdaugh: Death in the Family"
True Crime Streaming Guide: News reporting at center of Hulu's "Murdaugh: Death in the Family"
Reporter Mandy Matney played a critical role in bringing the Murdaugh's family crimes to light. She is the executive producer of the new Hulu series, which is now available in full.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:57 AM
True Crime Streaming Guide: News reporting at center of Hulu's "Murdaugh: Death in the Family"
College basketball roundup: SCSU men finish 1-1 at UMD Basketball Classic
College basketball roundup: SCSU men finish 1-1 at UMD Basketball Classic
Find out the latest results and upcoming games for the St. Cloud State, St. John's and College of St. Benedict basketball teams.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:58 AM
College basketball roundup: SCSU men finish 1-1 at UMD Basketball Classic
SCSU volleyball team will make 6th straight NCAA Division II tournament appearance, 11th in history
SCSU volleyball team will make 6th straight NCAA Division II tournament appearance, 11th in history
Huskies earn No. 4 seed in Central Region, will play No. 5 seed Missouri Western on Thursday, Dec. 4 in Kearney, Nebraska.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:59 AM
SCSU volleyball team will make 6th straight NCAA Division II tournament appearance, 11th in history
NCAA soccer playoffs: SCSU beats Central Missouri in overtime to advance to sweet 16 for 1st time
NCAA soccer playoffs: SCSU beats Central Missouri in overtime to advance to sweet 16 for 1st time
With 2:44 left in overtime, Grace Olson scores the game-winner for Huskies in 2-1 win.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
NCAA soccer playoffs: SCSU beats Central Missouri in overtime to advance to sweet 16 for 1st time
SCSU beats Concordia-St. Paul to win 2nd straight NSIC volleyball tournament title
SCSU beats Concordia-St. Paul to win 2nd straight NSIC volleyball tournament title
Huskies swept the Golden Bears in the championship match after losing to them twice during the regular season. SCSU will find out its NCAA Division II tournament fate on Monday.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:01 AM
SCSU beats Concordia-St. Paul to win 2nd straight NSIC volleyball tournament title
Prep hockey roundup: St. Cloud boys open with 4-0 win over Bemidji
Prep hockey roundup: St. Cloud boys open with 4-0 win over Bemidji
Warroad boys beat St. Cloud Cathedral. In girls, Roseau rolls past Sartell/Sauk Rapids.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Prep hockey roundup: St. Cloud boys open with 4-0 win over Bemidji
NCHC: SCSU comes back twice, but falls 6-5 in OT to Miami
NCHC: SCSU comes back twice, but falls 6-5 in OT to Miami
Junior forward Matteo Giampa scored 34 seconds into 3-on-3 overtime for the game-winner. SCSU gets 2 goals from Gavyn Thoreson, a goal and an assist from Barrett Hall and 28 saves from Yan Shostak
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November 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM
NCHC: SCSU comes back twice, but falls 6-5 in OT to Miami
NSIC volleyball: SCSU advances to championship match, will play Concordia-St. Paul
NSIC volleyball: SCSU advances to championship match, will play Concordia-St. Paul
Huskies defeated Wayne State 3-1 (25-19, 26-24, 25-27, 25-15) on Friday in the semifinals.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM
NSIC volleyball: SCSU advances to championship match, will play Concordia-St. Paul
NCAA Division III volleyball: St. Benedict's season ends by being swept by Washington University
NCAA Division III volleyball: St. Benedict's season ends by being swept by Washington University
It is the 2nd straight season that the Bears have ended the season for the Bennies.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM
NCAA Division III volleyball: St. Benedict's season ends by being swept by Washington University
Twin Cities-based ICE employee among 16 arrested in sting operation
Twin Cities-based ICE employee among 16 arrested in sting operation
Non-sworn HSI auditor among those charged after undercover officers posed as a 17-year-old during online sting operation.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Twin Cities-based ICE employee among 16 arrested in sting operation
Man to plead guilty for killing Sauk Rapids woman in 2024
Man to plead guilty for killing Sauk Rapids woman in 2024
Christopher Lee Neal, 46, of Aurora, entered a Norgaard plea on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Under the terms, the defendant claims a loss of memory regarding the circumstances of the offense.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Man to plead guilty for killing Sauk Rapids woman in 2024
SCSU volleyball team advances to NSIC tournament semifinals after sweeping Southwest Minnesota State
SCSU volleyball team advances to NSIC tournament semifinals after sweeping Southwest Minnesota State
Huskies advance to sixth consecutive tournament semifinals, finish 13-2 at home in 2025. SCSU plays Wayne State on Friday in the semifinals in St. Paul.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:03 AM
SCSU volleyball team advances to NSIC tournament semifinals after sweeping Southwest Minnesota State
Gov. Tim Walz issues writs of special elections for two open House seats
Gov. Tim Walz issues writs of special elections for two open House seats
The seats in St. Paul and Woodbury are open following the election of former Rep. Kaohly Vang Her as St. Paul Mayor and Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger to the Senate.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Gov. Tim Walz issues writs of special elections for two open House seats