St. Cloud News

The deadline to file as a candidate for several local elections is Tuesday.

While protests over the death of George Floyd turned violent in cities all across the upper Midwest over the weekend, St. Cloud so far has remained very calm and quiet.

Severe Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening. The primary threats will be large hail and damaging winds.

Starting Monday hospitality businesses all over Minnesota will begin reopening as part of the Stay Safe MN plan.

Phase two of the Stay Safe MN plan is going into effect Monday, leaving many businesses and customers with questions about what the reopening will look like.

A local organization will be distributing produce to people in the community who are in need on Monday.

The Great River Regional Library System is kicking off their annual summer reading program next week.

Starting Monday, bars and restaurants across Minnesota will be able to begin reopening for limited outdoor service and a local county is helping cover the costs associated.

Flowers will be delivered to memorial spot in Minneapolis near where Floyd was arrested.

The St. Augusta City Council has approved an interim ordinance allowing expanded outdoor dining in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some St. Cloud area businesses are closing their doors early Friday afternoon. The St. Cloud Target stores are closed following the lead of several Target stores in the Twin Cities area that closed Thursday.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and several of the state's law enforcement leaders held a news conference Friday morning to address the violence and protests that have been happening in the Twin Cities.