Pierz is a small town in east central Morrison County in Central Minnesota with a population of 1.418. Minnesota state highways 25 and 27 are the main routes to Pierz.
Paynesville is a small town in southwestern Stearns County with a population of 2,388 according to the last census in 2020. Paynesville is located along Highways 23, 4 and 55. Paynesville is on the Soo Line Railway and was formerly on the Great Northern Railway.
Clearwater is a town in northwestern Wright County with a small portion in Stearns County in Central Minnesota. Clearwater is located along Interstate 94 and State Highway 24.
Melrose is a town in western Stearns County in Central Minnesota with a population of 3,598. Melrose is along Interstate 94 and Highway 52 with other access points coming from County Road 13 and Main Street.
The St. Cloud State men's hockey team held their red/black scrimmage Sunday at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. The Huskies will host St. Thomas in their season opener Saturday October 7th at 6 p.m. SCSU will play at St. Thomas at 4 p.m. Sunday October 8.
St. Martin or as many locals call it "Smartin" is a town with a population of 343 in Central Minnesota located along county roads 12 and 195. The community was plated in 1866 and named after Martin of Tours. St. Martin was incorporated in 1891.