Local News in St. Cloud, MN

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St. Cloud area graduations work around NHC construction

May 21, 2012 at 6:06 am

ST. CLOUD, MN (KNSI) - Renovation and expansion work at the National Hockey and Event Center has meant a change in plans for one local high school's graduation ceremonies. Read More...

Stearns County road projects start today

May 21, 2012 at 6:06 am

MINNEAPOLIS (KNSI) - MnDOT is reminding drivers of three area road projects that begin Monday and will mean minor traffic delays, intermittent lane closures, and reduced speeds. Read More...

Officials to talk physics of car crashes

May 21, 2012 at 6:06 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Officials from the Department of Public Safety are going on a rooftop Monday to talk about the physics of a car crash. Read More...

2 killed in head-on crash near Prescott

May 21, 2012 at 6:06 am

PRESCOTT, WI (AP) - A man and woman from Minnesota have died in a head-on highway crash in western Wisconsin. Two others were injured. Read More...

Fargo company expanding to Denver, Minneapolis

May 21, 2012 at 6:06 am

FARGO, N.D. (AP) - A Fargo, North Dakota-based marketing and technology company is opening offices in Denver and the Minneapolis area. Read More...

Minnesota company recalls steakhouse burgers

May 21, 2012 at 6:06 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota company is recalling about 450 pounds of steakhouse burgers because of misbranding and because they contain allergens that aren't on the label. Read More...

Highway 1 open near Ely; fire 90 percent contained

May 21, 2012 at 6:06 am

ELY, MN (AP) - Highway 1 near Ely is reopened, as officials continue to mop up hot spots around a forest fire. Read More...

4-year-old boy critical after St. Paul hit-and-run

May 21, 2012 at 6:06 am

ST. PAUL, MN (AP) - A 4-year-old boy is still hospitalized in critical condition after he was hit by a motorcyclist who sped away. Read More...

Bills clinches GOP Senate endorsement at St. Cloud convention

May 18, 2012 at 5:05 pm

Minnesota Republicans have endorsed a state representative and high school economics teacher as their candidate to challenge U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November. Read More...

Minnesota employers cut jobs, but jobless rate falls

May 18, 2012 at 7:07 am

ST. PAUL, MN (AP) - Minnesota continued to lose jobs in April, and at a greater number. Yet, the state unemployment rate inched down slightly to 5.6 percent and remains well below the national rate of 8.1 percent. Read More...

Waite Park postal processing center on the chopping block

May 18, 2012 at 7:07 am

WAITE PARK, MN (KNSI) - The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service says they're moving forward with a multibillion-dollar cost-cutting plan that will close nearly 250 mail processing centers nationwide, including one in Waite Park. Read More...

Resurfacing to cause minor delays on some Central Minnesota roadways

May 18, 2012 at 7:07 am

ST. PAUL, MN (KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation says minor traffic delays, intermittent lane closures and reduced speeds can be expected beginning Monday as crews begin road resurfacing projects in three counties. Read More...

Ex-priests oppose Minnesota marriage amendment

May 18, 2012 at 7:07 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A group of 80 former Catholic priests has come out against a proposed Minnesota constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. Read More...

Kleis to seek third St. Cloud mayoral term

May 18, 2012 at 7:07 am

ST. CLOUD, MN (KNSI) - St. Cloud's mayor wants to keep that job another four years. Dave Kleis has announced he'll run for re-election this year. Read More...