St. Cloud Times

St. Cloud Times is a daily newspaper published in English and based in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It is owned by Gannett, a large media company, and is part of the USA Today network. The physical copies of the newspaper are produced by ECM Publishers located in Princeton, Minnesota.

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Pilgrim's Chicken chemical spill in Cold Spring sends 26 to hospital for evaluation

6 hours ago | sctimes.com | Corey Schmidt

A peracetic acid spill at a Pilgrim's Chicken plant in Cold Spring, Minnesota, led to 26 employees being transported to St. Cloud Hospital. The spill occurred on the morning of June 6 and was contained within the facility. The conditions of the affected employees remain undisclosed, but they are undergoing further evaluation. Pilgrim's Chicken, a subsidiary of Pilgrim's Global, primarily produces chicken nuggets.
Fake traffic ticket scam hits Minnesota phones — here’s what to do if you get one

16 hours ago | sctimes.com | Corey Schmidt

Minnesota officials warn of scam texts posing as the DMV, requesting payments for fake traffic tickets. The scam texts, originating from unknown sources, threaten action if payment isn't received. Officials urge recipients not to click any links and to report the messages as spam. Similar scams involving fake toll charges have previously targeted Minnesotans.
St. Cloud City Council member fined for violating Minnesota statute during 2024 campaign

1 day ago | sctimes.com | Corey Schmidt

St. Cloud City Council member Scott Brodeen was fined $600 for violating the Fair Campaign Practices Act. Brodeen parked his truck with campaign signs within 100 feet of a polling place during early voting hours. He said he was unaware early voting was taking place that day and accepted responsibility for the violation. Brodeen won his city council election a few days later and was sworn in January 2025.
Paynesville police shooting: Stearns deputy shot twice; deceased shot self amid gunfire

1 day ago | sctimes.com | Corey Schmidt

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is continuing its investigation into a fatal June 2 officer-involved shooting in Paynesville. Monday's shooting took place at roughly 9 p.m. on the 600 block of Stearns Avenue in Paynesville after a domestic assault report, according to the state agency. When officers entered the home, they found an 80-year-old Paynesville man in the basement. First responders tried to arrest the man when he reportedly appeared at the bottom of the basement stairs.
St. Cloud City Council vote paves way for housing first project

1 day ago | sctimes.com | Corey Schmidt

St. Cloud City Council narrowly approved a new "housing first" project by Center City Housing, aimed at combating homelessness. The Elm Ridge Apartments, planned for the old YMCA site, will offer 40 units of long-term housing with support services. The project faced opposition from some neighbors and businesses due to safety concerns and the program's non-requirement of sobriety. Supporters of the project cited the need for such housing and Center City Housing's successful track record.
Six candidates file in Stearns County Board of Commissioners special election

2 days ago | sctimes.com | Corey Schmidt

Six candidates filed for the Stearns County commissioner special election in district four. The special election is to fill the seat vacated by former Commissioner Leigh Lenzmeier, who retired in April. A primary election will be held August 12th, narrowing the field to two candidates. The general election will be held November 4th. Six candidates filed for the Stearns County Board of Commissioner's fourth district special election.
Hundreds protest ICE, federal law enforcement action in Minneapolis after restaurant raid

2 days ago | sctimes.com | Madison McVan

Show Caption Hide Caption ICE touts nearly 33,000 migrant arrests in less than 2 months of new Trump termU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, released recent migrant arrest numbers of those illegally in the U.S.Federal agents raided a Minneapolis restaurant, Las Cuatro Milpas, prompting protests from immigrant rights activists. The raid, involving multiple agencies, was reportedly related to a criminal search warrant for drugs and money laundering, not immigration enforcement.
A new Minnesota boating law will take effect July 1: Here's what you should know about it

2 days ago | sctimes.com | Chris Mueller

A new law taking effect July 1 will require Minnesota residents 21 or younger to get a permit before operating a boat or personal watercraft. The same requirement, intended to make boating safer, will gradually apply to older age groups over the next few years, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Here's what you need to know before getting out on the lake. Who needs a a boating permit in Minnesota?
Minnesota Star Tribune offers buyouts to senior employees

3 days ago | sctimes.com | Madison McVan

Skip to main contentShow Caption Hide Caption The Dispatch Pale Ale is in production at Wolf's Ridge BrewingStaff members of The Columbus Dispatch toured Wolf's Ridge Brewing to see the new pale ale inspired by the newspaper being brewed. The Minnesota Star Tribune is offering buyouts to experienced employees whose age and years of service total at least 65. Publisher Steve Grove stated the buyouts are part of a company refresh and not a precursor to layoffs.
Minnesota confirms new measles cases: Here's what to do if you've been exposed to the disease

3 days ago | sctimes.com | Chris Mueller

Minnesota health officials worry measles could be spreading in communities undetected, with two new cases announced this week bringing the state's total to four. The Minnesota Department of Health said in a June 2 news release that it recently confirmed unrelated cases in an adult in Washington County and a child in Dakota County. The adult was exposed during domestic air travel outside Minnesota. The child, though, hasn't left the state in the past month and had no known exposures.