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Wrestler Shot at Stewartville High School Out of Emergency Surgery
(KNSI) - A Stewartville High School wrestler who was shot as he was getting on a bus to go to a meet Friday morning has survived surgery, but remains in critical condition. The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office says the inciden...
19h ago
Governor Tim Walz Creates New State Post to Root Out Fraud
(KNSI) - A former Federal Bureau of Investigation sniper will have fraud in the crosshairs, after being appointed Friday to a newly created post by Governor Tim Walz. Judge Tim O'Malley was named the Director of Program Integ...
21h ago
Xcel Urges Energy-Saving Steps and Safety Precautions Ahead of Central Minnesota Deep Freeze
(KNSI) - With a deep freeze set to grip central Minnesota, Xcel Energy is urging customers to prepare for extreme cold conditions expected to last through Monday. According to the company, winter heating usually accounts for ...
22h ago
Dream Center Marks 30 Years, Seeks Community Help for Christmas Outreach
(KNSI) - The Overcomers International Fellowship Dream Center of St. Cloud is marking a major milestone as they celebrate three decades of assisting men rebuild their lives, and are asking for help to make their annual Christ...
22h ago
Holly Ball Raises $920,000 for Local Health Care
(KNSI) - More than 1,200 guests gathered at the River's Edge Convention Center for the 51st annual Holly Ball, raising over $920,000 to support critical health care services in the community. The gala, organized by CentraCare...
Dec 12, 2025
Shop with a Cop Brings Holiday Joy to St. Cloud Families
(KNSI) - Dozens of area law enforcement officers and volunteers gathered at the St. Cloud Walmart Thursday night for the annual Shop with a Cop event, helping brighten the holidays for area children. Agencies taking part incl...
Dec 12, 2025
Cold Spring Council Chooses No-Frills Government Center Remodel, Finalizes 2026 Budget with 3.32% Tax Rate Increase
(KNSI) - The Cold Spring City Council went with the no frills option for the remodeled government center at Wednesday's meeting. Administrator Kris Dockendorf shares the details. "They decided on no construction of a gar...
Dec 11, 2025
Plymouth Nurse Anesthetist Gets 3 Years for $420M Bank Fraud Scheme
(KNSI) - A Plymouth man who posed as a real estate guru while orchestrating one of the largest bank fraud schemes in recent Minnesota history has been sentenced to three years in federal prison. Matthew Thomas Onofrio, a nurs...
Dec 11, 2025
Stearns County to Launch Year-Round Electronics Recycling Program in 2026
(KNSI) - Stearns County residents will soon have a new, permanent solution for disposing of their old electronics. According to officials, starting January 5th, 2026, the county's Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Waite P...
Dec 11, 2025
St. Cloud State Celebrates 500 Graduates Friday, Saturday
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University will celebrate the achievements of more than 500 graduates during six commencement ceremonies this week. The university will hold three graduate student ceremonies on Friday, December 12th,...
Dec 11, 2025
Waite Park Considering Hiring a Full-Time Fire Chief
(KNSI) - Waite Park is considering revamping leadership at the fire department in 2026. City Council will interview a pair of firefighters for an open captain position. An announcement of who gets the job could come as soon a...
Dec 11, 2025
Zach Parise Enshrined in U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame After Storied College, NHL, and Team USA Career
(KNSI) - Minnesota native and former member of the Wild, Zach Parise, was enshrined in the US Hockey Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Parise is considered one of the most complete two-way forwards of his era. He played two seasons ...
Dec 11, 2025
Convicted Sex Offender and Illegal Immigrant Found Guilty of Assaulting Federal Officer
(KNSI) - A 40-year-old Guatemalan citizen, who is also a convicted sex offender and in the U.S. illegally, has been convicted on federal charges for assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon and causing great bodil...
Dec 11, 2025
Local Nonprofits Picked For Good Neighbor Grants
(KNSI) - The Initiative Foundation is announcing the organizations selected for the Good Neighbor Grant program to help provide essentials like food and shelter this holiday season. Twenty nonprofits across 14 counties are sh...
Dec 11, 2025
Human Remains Discovered Last Month in Minden Township Identified
(KNSI) - The Benton County Sheriff says the human remains discovered last month have been positively identified. The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office says the remains are those of Timothy Scott Strand. According to a press r...
Dec 11, 2025