Local News in St. Cloud, MN

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Routine stop leads to drug arrest

May 2, 2012 at 7:07 am

ST. CLOUD, MN (AP) - A traffic stop led to a drug arrest by St. Cloud police Tuesday. Read More...

EMTs deal with dangers of chemical suicides

May 2, 2012 at 7:07 am

STILLWATER, MN. (AP) - Authorities in eastern Minnesota say first responders are dealing with a new and dangerous phenomenon, chemical suicide. Read More...

Guilty plea in drug overdose death

May 2, 2012 at 7:07 am

CLEARWATER, MN (KNSI) - A Clearwater man has entered a guilty plea to third-degree murder after giving another man liquid methadone, which led to his drug overdose death. Read More...

Target CEO receives $19.5 million in pay in 2011

May 2, 2012 at 6:06 am

NEW YORK (AP) - Target is reporting it gave its chairman, CEO and president Gregg Steinhafel a pay package in 2011 of $19.5 million, including stock and option awards that combined valued at $8.5 million Read More...

House passes tax bill despite Dayton's objections

May 2, 2012 at 6:06 am

ST. PAUL, MN (AP) - The Minnesota House has approved a tax bill that has become a linchpin in end-of-session negotiations. Read More...

Board approves proposed quarry in western Minnesota

May 2, 2012 at 6:06 am

ORTONVILLE, MN (AP) - Over the opposition of people living in the area, the Big Stone County board has unanimously approved a proposed granite quarry on the western border of Minnesota. Read More...

Watches, warnings, wicked weather open Minnesota May

May 2, 2012 at 6:06 am

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN (AP) – The month of May began with some rough weather over central Minnesota. Read More...

Bailiff uses stun gun on man in St. Cloud court fight

May 1, 2012 at 5:05 pm

A bailiff had to use a Taser to subdue a man who allegedly punched another man in a Stearns County courtroom. Read More...

St. Cloud, central Minnesota dodge tornado watches as strong storm system pushes through

May 1, 2012 at 3:03 pm

St. Cloud and much of central and western Minnesota were under multiple tornado warnings Tuesday afternoon as a strong line of thunderstorms pushed through the state, bringing strong winds, heavy rains, hail and isolated tornadic activity, according to the National Weather Service. Read More...

South St. Cloud Gunshots Under Investigation

May 1, 2012 at 2:02 pm

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KNSI) - St. Cloud police are currently investigating a report of gunshots fired in South St. Cloud Monday night. Read More...

Defense: Ex-Vikings' wife judged because of fame

May 1, 2012 at 1:01 pm

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The attorney for a woman charged in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Minneapolis says prosecutors tried to make an example of her because she and her husband, a former Minnesota Vikings player, are public figures. Read More...

FBI: 5 men arrested, wanted to blow up Ohio bridge

May 1, 2012 at 1:01 pm

CLEVELAND (AP) — Federal authorities say the suspects arrested in an alleged plot to blow up a bridge near Cleveland had discussed other potential targets, including a law enforcement center, oil wells, a cargo ship or a new downtown casino. Read More...