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This Date In Central Minnesota History – February 25th, 1856
On this date in 1856, Morrison and Sherburne Counties were created. How did that happen?
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This Date In Central Minnesota History: February 24th, 1854
It was on this date in 1854 that the first white child was born in Stearns County. Our "This Date In Central Minnesota History" series is a cooperative effort between 98 Country and The Stearns History Museum.
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Over 500 Plunge For Special Olympics
The conditions were less than balmy, but the 2011 St. Cloud Polar Plunge was a huge success. Over 500 plungers raised more than $70,000 for the Special Olympics of Minnesota. 98 Country photographer Megan Honstrom was in attendance, snapping pictures before jumping in herself
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Rookie Trevor Bayne Wins Daytona
Take a rookie driver, put him in arguably the most celebrated race of the NASCAR season and give him the checkered flag in a dramatic "anyone's race" finish and you have Trevor Bayne. For his part, the 20-year-old Baynes says his victory still hasn't
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This Date In Central Minnesota History – February 20th, 1855
Our "This Date In Central Minnesota History" series is a joint effort with the Stearns History Museum. Today is the anniversary of Stearns County being created.
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Top 10 Sexiest Country Music Videos
Taste of Country counted down the Top 10 Sexiest Country Videos, which set the tone to heat things up. With alluring women wearing very little and men in boots who have mastered the art of seduction, these country videos are hot.
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Tanya Tucker To Headline Liberty Block Party
A country music legend will headline this year's Liberty Savings Bank Block Party.
With her 10 #1 hits and 37 top ten singles country music star Tanya Tucker will entertain the crowd at the 24th annual Liberty Savings Bank Block Party at Whitney Park.
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Vote for Wolf and Ricky in the St. Cloud Times Best Of… Survey
It's survey time again! The St. Cloud Times and Up Next are holding their annual "Best of Central Minnesota" Survey for bragging rights on the best stuff in the area. Burritos, gyms, radio morning shows.
And this year, Wolf and Ricky are on the ballot.
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This Date In Central Minnesota History: February 9th, 1928
February 9th, 1928 – St. Cloud Hospital dedicated. This magnificent modern hospital was built on 20 acres of land bordering the Mississippi River and had the impressive price tag of $2,000,000!
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Hockey Crowd Rescues 8-Year-Old National Anthem Singer
Our National Anthem is a tricky song to sing. (Just ask Christina Aguilera after the SuperBowl.) But when you're an 8-year-old girl singing at a packed hockey arena and your microphone cuts out, it takes a village to turn this "fail" into a resounding "win."
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DOH! MacBeth Gets Simpsonized in Show at CSB
Think that "Scottish Play" is a little dry for an evening's entertainment? Maybe Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and 46 other characters from The Simpsons will change your mind. See College of St. Benedict showtimes and ticket prices after the jump.
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This Date In Central Minnesota History: Jan. 31st And Feb. 1st, 1992
It was 19 years ago today that Hollywood came to St. Cloud. The Stearns County Courthouse served as the backdrop for the opening courtroom scenes of "The Mighty Ducks."