Myron Patrick Handeland, 92, of Sartell died peacefully April 8, 2024, with his family by his side. Myron was born March 17, 1932, in St. Cloud, to Bert and Julia (Hollenkamp) Handeland. He …

Sewing their own tote bag was just one exciting project that participants created during the Benton County 4-H Home Ec Day April 1 at First Presbyterian Church in Foley. “I used a sewing …

Sauk Rapids Police Department   April 18, 3:55 p.m. — A 9-year-old was playing in a vehicle on the 800 block of Fifth Avenue North. The child started the vehicle and put it in …

Stearns County felony convictions in February   ST. CLOUD — The following people were sentenced for felony crimes in February in Stearns County.   Lorenzo Damien Drewer, 38, …

The Sauk Rapids City Council determined an unoccupied Ocarina Drive home is a hazardous building at an April 22 meeting Council members used state statutes, a court order and city codes to force …

It may be time to dust the cobwebs, open the windows and get rid of any unwanted clutter.   The city of Sauk Rapids is helping with the latter by hosting Clean Sweep Week May 8-11.   …

Benton County’s overall crime rate declined for a sixth consecutive year in 2023, Sheriff Troy Heck reported during an April 16 county board presentation in Foley. The five most reported …

Sauk Rapids “forever chemicals” water system contamination clean-up requires an expensive response.   City officials requested state bonding this week to fund required well and …

Sauk Rapids-Rice High School senior Maya Castilleja is a determined and passionate speech competitor. She is not afraid to address her mixed-race heritage.   Castilleja is using her second …

The Sauk Rapids compost site is open for the season. The site, which opened April 13, is located at 3135 Quarry Road NE, Sauk Rapids.   The compost site is reserved for single family use; …