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Jolly Trolley Rolls Back Into Central Minnesota to Boost Holiday Food Shelves This Week
(KNSI) - The Jolly Trolley is making its rounds this week with an extra stop in its mission to restock area food shelves for the holidays. Community members are encouraged to bring either cash or non-...
Jake Judd Dec 15, 2025 St. Cloud Metro Bus

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'...
Ashley Menzemer Dec 12, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

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 ...
Ashley Menzemer Dec 12, 2025 KNSI News

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 heat...
Jake Judd Dec 12, 2025 Unsplash

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...
Jake Judd Dec 12, 2025 Submitted by OIF-Dream Center

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...
Jake Judd Dec 12, 2025 CentraCare Foundation

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. ...
Jake Judd Dec 12, 2025 KNSI News

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 c...
Jake Judd Dec 11, 2025 City of Cold Spring

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. Matth...
Jake Judd Dec 11, 2025 Unsplash

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 ...
Jake Judd Dec 11, 2025 Unsplash