Local News in St. Cloud, MN

Local News

Minnesota pilot injured in Wisconsin light-plane crash

Jul 11, 2012 at 6:06 am

SOUTH WAYNE, WI (AP) — A Minnesota pilot was injured when his single-engine plane lost power and crashed in southern Wisconsin. Read More...

Governor's Letter to Verso Urges Cooperation with State

Jul 10, 2012 at 9:09 am

ST. PAUL, MN (KNSI) - A newly-released letter from Governor Mark Dayton to Verso Paper CEO David Paterson encourages Verso to work with the head of Minnesota's economic development agency to discuss possible state aid in response to a Memorial Day explosion and fire at the company's Sartell mill. Read More...

State Tightens EBT Eligible Purchase Restrictions

Jul 10, 2012 at 8:08 am

ST. PAUL, MN (KNSI) - With the turn of the calendar to July, Minnesotans trying to use their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards to pay for alcohol or cigarettes will face tough penalties and eventually could even lose their access to benefits all together. Read More...

Rural Activists Unhappy with Farm Bill

Jul 10, 2012 at 8:08 am

ST. PAUL, MN (KNSI) - Concerns are being raised on a number of fronts as the U.S. House Agriculture Committee begins deliberations on its version of the national Farm Bill this week, including fears that the bill lacks needed funding for rural development. Read More...

After heat, 77 percent of corn good to excellent

Jul 10, 2012 at 8:08 am

ST. PAUL, MN (AP) - Minnesota crops continued to progress ahead of the average, even with record-setting temperatures last week. Read More...

Flood damage costs rise in Carlton County

Jul 10, 2012 at 8:08 am

CARLTON, MN (AP) — Assessors continue to tally the cost of damaging floods in northeastern Minnesota. Read More...

Minnesota first in providing medical care

Jul 10, 2012 at 8:08 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal analysis ranking states on how they're delivering health care puts Minnesota at the top. Read More...

New Commercial Buildings Headed to Sartell

Jul 10, 2012 at 8:08 am

SARTELL, MN (KNSI) – Two new building projects, with the potential for up to 12 storefronts, were approved last night by the Sartell City Council. Read More...

Name of victim in Lake Shetek accident released

Jul 10, 2012 at 8:08 am

LAKE SHETEK, MN (AP) - Authorities have released the name of a man killed in a boating accident on a southwestern Minnesota lake. Read More...

ND creamery recalls peppermint bon bon ice cream

Jul 10, 2012 at 7:07 am

ST. PAUL, MN (AP) - The Cass-Clay Creamery of Fargo, N.D., is voluntarily recalling some brands of peppermint bon bon-flavored ice cream because they may contain eggs that aren't listed on the label. Read More...

Missouri man charged in fatal Minnesota crash

Jul 10, 2012 at 7:07 am

HASTINGS, MN (AP) - A 22-year-old Missouri man is charged with a misdemeanor count of careless driving in a construction site crash that killed two electricians. Read More...

Man killed by Chisago County deputy had guns

Jul 10, 2012 at 7:07 am

NORTH BRANCH, MN (AP) - Authorities say a man shot dead by a Chisago County Sheriff's deputy ignored warnings to put two guns down, then lowered the barrel of one gun to point it at officers. Read More...

Two Car Crash Leaves Clear Lake Teen Seriously Injured

Jul 10, 2012 at 7:07 am

ST. CLOUD, MN (KNSI) – A pickup truck driven by a 17 year-old boy from Clear Lake crashed, head-on, into another vehicle Monday night in St. Cloud. The teen driver suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash. Read More...

Projects left out of bonding bill try again for funds

Jul 10, 2012 at 7:07 am

ST. PAUL, MN (AP/KNSI) - Promoters of civic center expansions, a light-rail line, a minor-league ballpark and other economic development projects have submitted about 90 applications for a $47.5 million state business development fund. And St. Cloud is among the bidders for a piece of those funds. Read More...