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In Rare Move for a High School, Catholic Prep School Creates Endowed Chair in Theater

Catholic Church · Collegeville

In Rare Move for a High School, Catholic Prep School Creates Endowed Chair in Theater

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(OSV News) — Benedictine Brother Paul-Vincent Niebauer is passionate about theater. “To me, theater at the secondary level is all about giving opportunities to be part of a successful project to as many students as possible,” he said. “With the correct technique, students with little or no prior experience can turn in amazing performances, whether backstage or on stage.” Brother Paul-Vincent, a monk of St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville, has been …See the Story

St. Cloud Business Owner Accused of Swindling $240,000 From Customers

Stearns County · Stearns County

St. Cloud Business Owner Accused of Swindling $240,000 From Customers

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Avon resident Caleb J. Oberg, former owner of Oberg Roofing and Remodeling in St. Cloud, faces five felony charges of theft by swindle. He was arrested Thursday in Missouri.See the Story

As ‘Arrowsmith’ turns 100, Sinclair Lewis’ medical tale couldn’t be more timely

Pulitzer Prize · Sauk Centre

As ‘Arrowsmith’ turns 100, Sinclair Lewis’ medical tale couldn’t be more timely

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Literary and medical experts will gather next week in Lewis’ hometown of Sauk Centre, Minn., to discuss his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The story of an idealistic doctor struggling with ethical questions about medicine and scientific research remains as relevant today as it was when it was published in 1925.Read Article

Sartell's Brayden Simones named inaugural Baseball Starting 9 Player of Year

SARTELL — There were 89 seniors picked to play on six teams in the Minnesota High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Series that was held June 19-21 in Chaska. Typically, most teams have one or two standout players. When Sartell's Brayden Simones got together with his North teammates, he took it all in. "It was probably one of the coolest baseball experiences I've ever been a part of," Simones said. "Every guy there was really nice. Se…Baseball · Sartell Read Article

So Minnesota: Visitors from around the world come to see the Saint John's Bible

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The Saint John's Bible in Collegeville is the first hand-illuminated, hand-written calligraphy Bible produced in 500 years.Collegeville, Minnesota · Collegeville Read Article

Sartell golfer gets hole-in-one, wins Minnesota Junior PGA Tournament

EAST GULL LAKE — Taylor Draxler-Gainsforth, Sartell, aced the 90-yard 16th hole at Madden’s Pine Beach West on Monday, July 7, during the Minnesota Junior PGA Tournament. Draxler-Gainsforth used a pitching wedge on the hole-in-one. Draxler-Gainsforth won the tournament with an 18-over par round of 85. That was four shots better than Alexandria's Rosemary Hovel, who finished with a 22-over par 89. Draxler-Gainsforth finished with two birdies and …Golf · Sartell Read Article

Man hurt in cycle crash near Rockville

(Cold Spring MN-) A Cold Spring man was injured in a motorcycle crash in Stearns County Wednesday afternoon. The state patrol says it was reported at 5:40 p.m. on Highway 23 at Stearns County Road 6 near Rockville. 27-year-old Curtis…Rockville, Minnesota · Rockville Read Article

Wingstop opens in Waite Park

WAITE PARK — A new chicken wing restaurant has opened in Waite Park. Wingstop, a Texas-based fast-casual restaurant chain, offers chicken wings, chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches with more than a dozen flavors. The Waite Park location, at 132 Second St. S., is the 22nd in the state, according to the Wingstop website. There are more than 2,000 Wingstop locations worldwide. Wingstop is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to midnight. ]]>Waite Park · Waite Park Read Article

Biz Buzz: Young entrepreneur opens salon in Waite Park

WAITE PARK — Rylee Lehnen recently opened The Foil Room Salon + Co. in Waite Park. It’s her first venture owning a new business, and at a much younger age than what’s considered the norm — 24. The Foley native is part of a rare group, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy, which reports that only 8% of small businesses are started by individuals under 30. St. Cloud LIVE has featured a handful of businesses star…Waite Park · Waite Park Read Article

Sartell dental office moving

SARTELL — A Sartell dental office is moving to a larger building nearby due to increased demand. Medical Arts Dental will move to 159 Dehler Drive in April 2026, according to office manager Ryan Mullaney. The move will expand the dental office’s capacity from 11 chairs to 18. Mullaney said the move will also allow Medical Arts Dental to hire more staff, including technicians, hygienists, dentists and front desk personnel. He said the dental offi…Sartell · Sartell Read Article

Metro Bus plans to open Waite Park transit center in 2026

WAITE PARK — Metro Bus expects to open its Western Transit Center in Waite Park by late 2026. The new center, on the corner of Second Avenue South and Sundial Drive, is intended "to better serve the growing communities in the western part of the service area," Metro Bus said in a July 1 news release. The transit hub will support Metro Bus Forward, a plan that outlines the future of the organization with short- and long-term goals. Some of those…Waite Park · Waite Park Read Article

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