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Which ex-high school standouts from St. Cloud Metro area will play on Tuesday, Oct. 28?

By D. R. Welsh | Oct 25, 2025

Tuesday, Oct. 28 will see these former St. Cloud Metro area high school stars in competition.

Minnesota Supreme Court decision prompts renewed debate over transgender participation in girls’ sports

By D. R. Welsh | Oct 24, 2025

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that transgender women, or biological males, have the right to compete in female athletics.

Salaries for coaches at institutions in Stearns County around $84,730 on average during 2024

By C. Y. Agee | Oct 24, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Stearns County during 2024 was $131,267 at Saint Cloud State University, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Test expectations: How many students failed to meet the reading MCA and MTAS expectations in St. Cloud Public School District in 2023-24 school year?

By B. A. Dennis | Oct 24, 2025

The number of students who failed the reading portion of the MCA and MTAS in St. Cloud Public School District has increased in the 2023-24 school year.

Minnesota Supreme Court ruling prompts debate over female sports participation

By D. R. Welsh | Oct 24, 2025

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that biological males are permitted to compete in female athletics, a decision that has drawn criticism from House Speaker Rep. Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring.

Minnesota Supreme Court ruling allows biological males in female athletics, sparking legislative debate

By T. A. Manley | Oct 24, 2025

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that biological males have the right to compete in female athletics, a decision that has drawn criticism from some lawmakers.

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Which former high school stars from St. Cloud Metro area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 27?

By T. A. Manley | Oct 24, 2025

These former St. Cloud Metro area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 27.

How many students failed the reading test in Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud School District in 2023-24 school year?

By B. A. Dennis | Oct 23, 2025

The number of students who failed the reading portion of the MCA and MTAS in Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud School District has increased in the 2023-24 school year.

60.9% of STRIDE Academy School District students failed the reading portion of the MCA in 2023-24 school year

By B. A. Dennis | Oct 22, 2025

The number of students who failed the reading portion of the MCA and MTAS in STRIDE Academy School District has increased in the 2023-24 school year.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from St. Cloud Metro area competing on Saturday, Oct. 25?

By D. R. Welsh | Oct 22, 2025

Saturday, Oct. 25 will feature competition from these former St. Cloud Metro area high school standouts.

FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Stearns County in Q3

By G. G. Centeno | Oct 21, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Stearns County that received an FDA inspection in the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

64.4% of Three Rivers Montessori School District students failed the reading portion of the MCA in 2023-24 school year

By B. A. Dennis | Oct 21, 2025

The number of students who failed the reading portion of the MCA and MTAS in Three Rivers Montessori School District has skyrocketed in the 2023-24 school year.

14.4% of Sartell-St. Stephen School District students failed the mathematics portion of the MCA in 2023-24 school year

By B. A. Dennis | Oct 20, 2025

The number of students who failed the mathematics portion of the MCA and MTAS in Sartell-St. Stephen School District has decreased in the 2023-24 school year.

Did Benton-Stearns Education District students fail or pass their 2023-24 reading tests?

By B. A. Dennis | Oct 20, 2025

The number of students who failed the reading portion of the MCA and MTAS in Benton-Stearns Education District has skyrocketed in the 2023-24 school year.

17.2% of Elk River Public School District students failed the mathematics portion of the MCA in 2023-24 school year

By B. A. Dennis | Oct 19, 2025

The number of students who failed the mathematics portion of the MCA and MTAS in Elk River Public School District has remained unchanged in the 2023-24 school year.

How many students failed the mathematics test in Albany Public School District in 2023-24 school year?

By B. A. Dennis | Oct 18, 2025

The number of students who failed the mathematics portion of the MCA and MTAS in Albany Public School District has increased in the 2023-24 school year.

Did Becker Public School District students fail or pass their 2023-24 mathematics tests?

By B. A. Dennis | Oct 17, 2025

The number of students who failed the mathematics portion of the MCA and MTAS in Becker Public School District has increased in the 2023-24 school year.

How much did Stearns County spend on football teams in 2024?

By A. N. Cannon | Oct 17, 2025

Stearns County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.

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Who are the former high school athletes from St. Cloud Metro area competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 20?

By T. A. Manley | Oct 17, 2025

These former St. Cloud Metro area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 20.

21.1% of Foley Public School District students failed the mathematics portion of the MCA in 2023-24 school year

By B. A. Dennis | Oct 16, 2025

The number of students who failed the mathematics portion of the MCA and MTAS in Foley Public School District has increased in the 2023-24 school year.

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