Category Archives: Latest News
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Shady's Owner Still Dealing With AG's Lawsuit More Than a Year After It Was Filed
(KNSI) - The owner of a chain of restaurants in Central Minnesota that threatened to defy Minnesota's executive order and open for indoor dining last May is still fighting a lawsuit filed by the state...
Jake Judd Jun 07, 2021 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

St. Cloud Man Accused of Punching Bouncer Makes First Court Appearance
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud man charged with assault after allegedly hitting a nightclub bouncer made his first court appearance Monday. Thirty-two-year-old Kristen Kornell Kimbrought is charged with third-d...
Dene Dryden Jun 07, 2021 KNSI News

Fourth Man Sentenced for Burning Police Station
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal judge has sentenced the last of four men who pleaded guilty to burning a Minneapolis police station last summer. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that U.S. District Ju...
Associated Press Jun 07, 2021 Associated Press

The Ledge in Waite Park Announces Opening Act
(KNSI) - The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park is set to open in mid-July and has announced its first musical act. The Rock Gods will play the grand opening of the new outdoor entertainment venue on Ju...
Dene Dryden Jun 07, 2021 City of Waite Park

Take a Kid Fishing Weekend Starts Friday in Minnesota
(KNSI) - This weekend is Take a Kid Fishing Weekend in Minnesota, and the Department of Natural Resources is hosting an informational webinar this week to prep families for the weekend. Children 15 an...
Dene Dryden Jun 07, 2021 Unsplash

St. Cloud to Host Regional Police K-9 Trials
(KNSI) - Later this month, around 100 police K-9s and their handlers will travel to St. Cloud to take part in the United States Police Canine Association's Region 12 K-9 Trials. The St. Cloud Police D...
Dene Dryden Jun 07, 2021 Photo by Jason Jarrach on Unsplash

St. Cloud Wading Pools Closed; Splash Pads Are Open
(KNSI) - If you wanted to head to one of the seven wading pools in St. Cloud for some relief from the heat, the City of St. Cloud says the wading pools will be closed for the remainder of the summer. ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 07, 2021 Lake George Splash Pad Facebook

Heat Related Safety Tips
(KNSI) - With temps in the 90s predicted all week this week, the National Weather Service has some tips to beat the heat for those working, exercising, or playing outside. If you're going to be outsid...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 07, 2021 Unsplash

St. Cloud Pride Hosts Pride Month Events, Preps for September Pride Week
(KNSI) - It's LGBTQ Pride Month, recognized around the world in June after the Stonewall Riots in New York City over 50 years ago kicked off the LGBTQ rights movement. St. Cloud Pride board member Man...
Dene Dryden Jun 07, 2021 Unsplash

St. Cloud Police Officer OK After Being Hit Head on by a Suspected Drunk Driver
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud police officer suffered minor injuries after being hit head-on Sunday morning by a driver who had allegedly been drinking. Police were called to a crash on the 3200 block of Count...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 07, 2021 Waite Park Police Department