Abby Faulkner
![Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Arrives in Central MN [VIDEO, AUDIO]](http://townsquare.media/site/66/files/2012/08/oscarmayer.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Arrives in Central MN [VIDEO, AUDIO]
You might spot a highly unusual vehicle here in our area during the next couple of days – and you will certainly recognize it.
![Local Band Collective Unconscious Pays Homage to "The Last Waltz" [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/66/files/2012/08/collective.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Local Band Collective Unconscious Pays Homage to "The Last Waltz" [VIDEO]
This week at Pioneer Place on Fifth, you can catch Central Minnesota’s top musicians recreating songs from the Martin Scorcese-directed concert film, “The Last Waltz”.

Report Says Overheated Compressor Caused Verso Explosion
SARTELL – An overheated compressor has been determined as the root cause of the Verso Paper Mill explosion.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal wrapped up their investigation and released a full report on Monday...
![Vintage Airplanes Take Over Brainerd Airport [VIDEO, AUDIO]](http://townsquare.media/site/66/files/2012/08/plane.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vintage Airplanes Take Over Brainerd Airport [VIDEO, AUDIO]
If you're an airplane enthusiast, head to the Brainerd Regional Airport and be treated to a rare sight, as the The American Barnstormers Tour show off and let you ride in 15 vintage craft from the first half of the 20th century.
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Benton County Fair a Day Away from Official Start [VIDEO, GALLERY]
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SAUK RAPIDS – It’s the day before the official start of the 100th Benton County Fair, and the grounds are packed with folks getting everything ready.
![Coborn’s Grocery Store Employees Go for Gold in Best Bagger Contest [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/66/files/2012/07/theisen.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Coborn’s Grocery Store Employees Go for Gold in Best Bagger Contest [VIDEO]
SAUK RAPIDS – We all know it’s important to enjoy what you do for a living, but Coborn’s grocery store employees took that to a new level on Tuesday night during the 23rd annual “Best Bagger Competition.”

"Fill the Flyer" Food Drive Looking for Company Donors
ST. CLOUD – Metro Bus is looking for a few generous companies to help families in need food during the upcoming “Fill the Flyer” food drive.
![A Century Later, Clearwater Veteran Given Headstone [AUDIO]](http://townsquare.media/site/66/files/2012/07/sisters.jpg?w=980&q=75)
A Century Later, Clearwater Veteran Given Headstone [AUDIO]
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A Civil War Soldier hailing from central Minnesota has finally been honored with a headstone on his grave site. Reporter Abby Faulkner tells his story.
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CLEARWATER – When sisters Fern Meyer and Joyce Witschen discovered, though family tree research, that they had an ancestor buried in an unmarked Clearwater grave, they knew they needed to look into rem

S.W.A.T. Team from St. Cloud Victorious in Can-Am Games
ST. CLOUD – Yesterday we told you about the SWAT competition, one of the events of the 2012 Can-Am Police-Fire Games.
Today, it was announced that the St. Cloud team took first place out of the 9 teams in the 6-event competition.
The event was not open to the public...
![S.W.A.T. Competition Underway at St. Cloud Prison [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/66/files/2012/06/SWAT.jpg?w=980&q=75)
S.W.A.T. Competition Underway at St. Cloud Prison [VIDEO]
ST. CLOUD - Seasoned police veterans from all around Minnesota and Iowa are squaring off in the Can-Am Games’ S.W.A.T. team competition.
The contest, which is closed to the public, includes 9 different teams made up of 4-5 competitors...

Central Minnesota Rallies Around Sartell Mill Fire
Nearly 40 area community fire departments and numerous agencies are being praised for their efforts in the wake of the Verso mill explosion. At Thursday’s news conference, officials released a complete list of those who’ve pitched in to fight the blaze.

Outdoors Tip of the Week with Jerry Carlson: Wacky Worm Rigging
This week, Jerry demonstrates the effectiveness of “wacky worm rigging.”
“Outdoors Tip of the Week” brought to you by Del-Tone Luth Gun Club.