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Authorities Discover More Remains From Man Killed in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - More remains from a homicide victim were found Tuesday in Minneapolis, according to police. The remains were found shortly before 7 a.m. near the Mississippi River more than 3 miles...
Associated Press Jun 22, 2021 Unsplash

With Unexpected Budget Surplus, Minnesota Legislature Passes Bill Featuring $1B in Tax Cuts
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - After a session marked early on by talk of possible tax increases, the Minnesota Legislature was on track Monday to hand out serious tax relief to unemployed workers and businesses....
Associated Press Jun 22, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Couple Pleads Guilty for Allegedly Beating and Starving Eight Year Old Girl
(KNSI) - A husband and wife accused of beating and starving to death an 8-year-old girl last year have pleaded guilty. Brett and Sarah Hallow admitted in court to beating and starving Autumn Hallow be...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 22, 2021 Sherburne County Sheriff's Office

Mississippi River County Park Closed Tuesday for Prescribed Burn
(KNSI) - Mississippi River County Park-goers will have to avoid the park today as crews perform a prescribed burn. Stearns County Parks says the park is closed on Tuesday, June 22nd. Prescribed burns ...
Dene Dryden Jun 22, 2021 KNSI News

St. Cloud Fireworks Selling Commemorative Towels
(KNSI) - The 75th St. Cloud July 4th Fireworks display has a unique fundraiser that could become an annual tradition. St. Cloud Fireworks Committee President Tom Richardson told KNSI's Bob Hughes that...
Jake Judd Jun 21, 2021 Submitted by Tom Richardson

Student Application Fees Waived for 'Minnesota State Week'
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University and St. Cloud Technical and Community College are among the schools waiving application fees this week. All application fees are waived during "Minnesota State Week...
Jake Judd Jun 21, 2021 St. Cloud State University Facebook

Sen. Majority Leader Thinks State Will Avoid A Shut Down
(KNSI) - Minnesota's top Republican in the state Legislature believes a deal will get done at the Capitol to avoid a government shutdown. Lawmakers have until June 30 to make a deal. Senate Majority L...
Jake Judd Jun 21, 2021 Pixabay

St. Joseph Man Sent to Hospital After Crashing in Krain Township
(KNSI) - A St. Joseph man was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after he swerved his vehicle to avoid hitting a deer and crashed in a field. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says they received...
Dene Dryden Jun 21, 2021 Stearns County Sheriff's Office

Leighton Broadcasting Named Honorary Fireworks Commissioner
(KNSI) - A Central Minnesota media and marketing company is St. Cloud's 2021 Honorary July 4 Fireworks Commissioner. Leighton Broadcasting was announced as this year's honorary commissioner on Monday....
Jake Judd Jun 21, 2021 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

Comedy, Music, Downtown Sculpture Reveal on the Paramount's Schedule for July
(KNSI) - The Paramount Center for the Arts is set to host several stage shows in July, along with the public reveal of the theatre's art installation outside the building as part of its 100th annivers...
Dene Dryden Jun 21, 2021 Jake Judd/KNSI News