A Clearwater man was sickened with salmonella by eating tainted eggs. But at least a few retailers, including Good Earth Co-Op in St. Cloud, may be benefiting from public concern with the salmonella outbreak.
CentraCare Health System could lease or buy St. Michael's Hospital in Sauk Centre and the hospital's Lakeview Medical Clinic, depending on the outcome of a long-term study.
Loso's Store, 27 Minnesota St. W, will close, but owner Dick Loso, 64, doesn't know when. Loso said he thought about closing for a while, and the opening of Coborn's in St. Joseph last year accelerated his decision.
Deputies have released more information about a van they believe was used during an abduction attempt last week in Rice. An 11-year-old girl said she was approached by a man in a van Friday in Rockwood Estates Mobile Home Park who offered her a ride, Benton County Sheriff Brad Bennett said.
Those who want to speak to St. Cloud board members and have them respond will get the chance starting tonight. Board members are debuting what they are calling a conversation circle tonight before their monthly workshop meeting.
A Benton County deputy running for sheriff has pledged that if elected he will start at the bottom of the pay grade. Deputy Pete Skwira said he will take a yearly salary of $76,648. Benton County Sheriff Brad Bennett is paid $93,407 a year.
The Elk River School board has voted unanimously to discipline six football coaches. But the board also assured a crowd of more than 100 parents and boosters Tuesday night the coaches will be on the field for Friday night's game against Rogers.
School opened on Tuesday, and, once again, Kathy Johannes was there in front of her classroom. She's done it every year for 41 years. In Johannes' class on Tuesday was first-grader Tiffany Miller-Schroden. Johannes also taught Tiffany's uncle and her grandfather.