The 6-foot-7, 300-pound left tackle broke the fifth metatarsal in his left foot twice during his junior year, but feels he's ready to stay on the field this fall for the Spartans.| St. Cloud Live
Sartell Muskies advance in Class A. In Class B, the Cold Spring Springers and Foley Lumberjacks picked up wins. In Class C, the Farming Flames stayed alive with a win.| St. Cloud Live
The pending closure of the Spicer YMCA Early Learning Center prompted local officials to seek a new operator to ensure continuity of care for enrolled children.| West Central Tribune
From pests to prayers: The "Grasshopper Chapel" in Cold Spring, Minnesota, was built in the aftermath of an infestation of Rocky Mountain locusts that devastated the Midwest from 1873 to 1877.| Rochester Post Bulletin
Law enforcement said some Pilgrim's Pride employees were injured by a spilled acid at the Cold Spring plant. A CentraCare spokesperson has confirmed the individuals are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries| Wadena Pioneer Journal
ROCORI will have a new quarterback under center this year in junior Max Fredin; offensive line returns University of Minnesota recruit Andrew Trout.| St. Cloud Live
The football and baseball player from Cold Spring began drawing when he was 3 and his abilities led to longtime ROCORI art teacher to call him the most talented student she's ever taught.| St. Cloud Live
The Cold Spring Springers are the lone area team in Class B; Six Central Minnesota Class B teams are in the state tournament field, including four that play this weekend.| St. Cloud Live