Local News in St. Cloud, MN

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Man charged with selling live Asian carp in Michigan

Jun 6, 2012 at 8:08 am

TRAVERSE CITY, MI (AP) - Michigan authorities have charged a man with 12 counts of selling live Asian carp in violation of a state law meant to prevent the spread of invasive species. Read More...

St. Cloud Mayor leading Transportation delegation

Jun 6, 2012 at 8:08 am

ST. CLOUD, MN (KNSI) - St. Cloud regional road projects could get a big boost over the next few days as St. Cloud mayor Dave Kleis is leading a delegation from the Area Planning Organization to Washington DC. Read More...

Minnesota man charged in crash that killed 2 on cycle

Jun 6, 2012 at 7:07 am

ELK RIVER, MN (AP) - Charges say a 19-year-old Big Lake man was dueling with another car when he crashed into a motorcycle and killed two people last April. Read More...

Officials declare Lino Lakes water safe again

Jun 6, 2012 at 7:07 am

LINO LAKES, MN (AP) - Minnesota health officials say city water is safe to drink again in Lino Lakes. Read More...

Verso explosion investigation may last only one more week

Jun 6, 2012 at 7:07 am

SARTELL, MN (KNSI) - The investigation into the cause of an explosion and fire at the Verso paper mill in Sartell could be wrapped up by late next week. Read More...

St. Joseph Planning Meeting Wednesday

Jun 6, 2012 at 7:07 am

ST. JOSEPH, MN (KNSI) - A joint meeting will be held at the St. Joseph Fire Hall at 5 p.m. today to discuss the vision for downtown St. Joseph. Read More...

Tech High School Locked Down Tuesday

Jun 6, 2012 at 7:07 am

ST. CLOUD, MN (KNSI) – Officials were forced to lock down St. Cloud Technical High School for a time Tuesday. Read More...

Dayton won't fight loss in child care union case

Jun 6, 2012 at 6:06 am

ST. PAUL, MN (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he won't fight a court ruling that blocked a unionization vote he called for home-based child care workers. Read More...

Minneapolis locks, dams to reopen to commercial traffic

Jun 6, 2012 at 6:06 am

ST. PAUL, MN (AP) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reopening the three Twin Cities locks and dams to commercial traffic at 8 a.m. Wednesday. But the locks remain closed to recreational boats. Read More...

Forest tent caterpillars busting out in Minnesota

Jun 6, 2012 at 6:06 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Forest tent caterpillars are busting out in Minnesota but experts say this year's defoliation is not yet ''the big one.'' Read More...

Prairie Island nuclear plant back to full power

Jun 6, 2012 at 6:06 am

RED WING, MN (AP) - Xcel Energy Inc. says Prairie Island's Unit 2 reactor has returned to full power after a scheduled refueling outage. Read More...

Kitten stolen from Minnesota store returned

Jun 6, 2012 at 6:06 am

GOLDEN VALLEY, MN (AP) - A kitten stolen from a Twin Cities area pet store has been returned, but the suspect remains at large. Read More...

Minnesota motorcyclist admits striking 4-year-old boy

Jun 6, 2012 at 6:06 am

ST. PAUL, MN (AP) - A 25-year-old St. Paul man has admitted striking a 4-year-old boy on his motorcycle in a hit-and-run last month. Read More...

Kayakers stranded by increased river levels

Jun 5, 2012 at 7:07 am

SAUK RAPIDS, MN (KNSI) - The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says two people had to be rescued from an island on the Mississippi River Monday. Read More...