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sctimes.com > story > news > politics > elections > 02/06/2026 > st-cloud-councilmember-dave-masters-launches-bid-for-minnesota-house > 88533853007

St. Cloud Councilmember Masters runs for state house; fraud top issue

2+ hour, 17+ min ago   (1001+ words) A familiar face in St. Cloud hopes to make his way to the Minnesota House of Representatives. After nearly 20 years on the St. Cloud City Council, Dave Masters wants to take his efforts to St. Paul. Masters, 70, who represents Ward…...

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sctimes.com > story > news > politics > elections > 02/04/2026 > st-clouds-jeff-johnson-falls-in-minnesotas-gubernatorial-caucus-former-city-council-member > 88508180007

Former St. Cloud City Council member's gubernatorial campaign hits snag

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (521+ words) Former St. Cloud City Council member Jeff Johnson's gubernatorial campaign hit a snag Tuesday night, as he falls to the back of the pack during the caucus. As of 9:20 a.m. Wednesday morning, when 76% of the votes were counted, Johnson garnered 112 of…...

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sctimes.com > story > news > local > 02/02/2026 > st-cloud-area-fine-dining-restaurants > 88087946007

St. Cloud home to several spots for an elevated meal out

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (708+ words) The St. Cloud area offers a wide variety of eateries, with many different cuisines represented at local restaurants. Those looking for an upscale meal out in central Minnesota can choose from several spots in the area, offering everything from sushi,…...

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sctimes.com > story > news > politics > 01/28/2026 > ice-immigration-crackdown-exposes-sharp-divide-in-minnesota > 88351601007

From protests to praise, Minnesotans split over ICE presence

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1139+ words) ST. CLOUD, Minn. " When Vice President JD Vance visited Minnesota last Thursday, Jan. 22, he called the death of Renee Good, 37, "multilayered." He said Good's death is tragic, but so is the concern federal agents have of potentially violent encounters. "The…...

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sctimes.com > story > news > politics > 01/20/2026 > how-do-you-feel-about-ice-agents-in-st-cloud-central-minnesota > 88265863007

How do you feel about ICE agents in St. Cloud? We want to know

How do you feel about ICE agents in St. Cloud? We want to know2+ week, 3+ day ago   (176+ words) Want to share how you feel about U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents being in St. Cloud? The St. Cloud Times wants to hear from you. How do you feel about ICE agents in St. Cloud? We want to know U.S. Immigration…...

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sctimes.com > story > news > politics > 01/15/2026 > st-cloud-boosts-police-staffing-amid-minnesota-ice-presence > 88199603007

St. Cloud to increase police presence amid ICE surge

St. Cloud to increase police presence amid ICE surge3+ week, 1+ day ago   (176+ words) The St. Cloud Police Department has increased its staffing since Tuesday, Jan. 13 to address public safety concerns, including careless driving by those who are following vehicles that they believe are used by ICE agents. The city of St. Cloud had…...

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sctimes.com > story > news > politics > 01/13/2026 > ice-surge-st-cloud-police-warn-against-risky-vehicle-monitoring > 88164407007

St. Cloud addresses careless driving by those monitoring ICE agents

St. Cloud addresses careless driving by those monitoring ICE agents3+ week, 3+ day ago   (453+ words) St. Cloud Police Chief Jeffrey Oxton addressed public safety concerns that could stem from those monitoring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the area. In a statement, Tuesday, Jan. 13, Oxton said the police department has received reports about people following…...

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sctimes.com > story > news > politics > 01/13/2026 > ice-protesters-rally-outside-st-cloud-hotels-hours-after-clash > 88152917007

ICE demonstrators protest outside St. Cloud-area hotels amid surge

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (296+ words) ST. CLOUD, Minn. " At least 25 people protested, starting a 9 p.m. Jan. 12, outside two St. Cloud-area hotels. The protesters believed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents could be staying at the sites, which included the Holiday Inn & Suites and the Country Inn & Suites…...

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sctimes.com > story > news > local > 01/13/2026 > st-cloud-mayor-jake-anderson-council-residents-address-ice-activity > 88152605007

St. Cloud city officials address ICE operations, residents urge action

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (739+ words) ST. CLOUD " About 100 people packed St. Cloud City Hall Jan. 12 to attend a city council meeting after a tense Immigration and Customs Enforcement standoff earlier in the day. While the agenda for the meeting largely centered on routine city proceedings,…...

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sctimes.com > videos > news > 01/12/2026 > ice-surge-st-cloud-strip-mall-tense-clash > 88149800007

Watch tense standoff as dozens of ICE agents flood St. Cloud

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (13+ words) Watch tense standoff as dozens of ICE agents flood St. Cloud'St. Cloud Times...