Category Archives: Latest News
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Utility Work to Close Portion of 5th Avenue South in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - Utility work near where the former First United Methodist Church is being converted into a drug rehabilitation facility has closed down about two blocks of 5th Avenue South. The work is affec...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 20, 2025 Unsplash

St. Cloud Officer Ryan Ebert Dies Following Off-Duty Crash, Donates Organs in Final Act of Service
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Police Department says the officer who suffered serious injuries in an off-duty crash on October 13th has died. According to a press release, Officer Ryan Ebert passed away late...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 20, 2025 Unsplash

Sartell Entering New Chapter, Says Mayor
(KNSI) - When Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum gave his State of the City address this week, he talked about 2026 representing a transition point. He explains that for three major projects, the seeds sewn ...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 17, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Cloud Police Investigator Gravely Injured In Off-Duty Crash
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Police Department is remembering an officer involved in a serious crash while off-duty on Monday night. According to the Minnesota State Patrol's preliminary crash report, it ha...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 17, 2025 Jake Judd KNSI News

Stearns County Says For Now, It Can't Submit New Applications for SNAP Benefits
(KNSI) - Stearns County is warning residents that the federal government shutdown has led to a pause in enrollment for new applicants in government adminstered food aid programs. Officials say they ha...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 17, 2025

EPIC Student Day Bringing Thousands of Students to SCTCC For Career Event
(KNSI) - More than just a career fair, EPIC Student Day takes over St. Cloud Technical and Community College on Friday, October 24th. EPIC stands for Exploring Potential Interests and Careers. The eve...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 17, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Level 3 Predatory Offender Moving to St. Cloud Monday, October 20th
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Police Department is notifying the public that a Level 3 Predatory Offender is moving to town. Antonio Lamont Green will live in a home on the 100 block of 12th Avenue North sta...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 17, 2025 Minnesota Department of Corrections

Drought Returning To Region
(KNSI) - Drought has finally snuck back into central Minnesota after a warm, dry start to fall. The U.S. Drought Monitor says all of Benton County, over 97% of Sherburne County, and about 18% of Stear...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 16, 2025 Unsplash

St. Cloud Parktober Fest Adds New Shows, Activities, Switches to Larger Venue
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Parktober Fest is back in 2025, but at a different spot. The event has a couple of new sponsors, and those in charge are predicting it will be bigger and better than ever, which pro...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 16, 2025

State Suspends St. Cloud Healthcare License Amid Medicaid Fraud Probe
(KNSI) - Authorities are investigating five more companies - including one in St. Cloud - connected to those recently indicted for allegedly stealing from the state's Medicaid program. Anwar Ahmed Ado...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 16, 2025 KNSI News