Category Archives: Latest News
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5th Avenue South Closing Wednesday Morning for Downtown Patio Setup
(KNSI) - Downtown St. Cloud's summer dining tradition returns Wednesday morning, with city crews set to close part of 5th Avenue South to make room for outdoor patios. 5th Avenue South will be closed ...
Jake Judd May 12, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

25 Charges Filed Against St. Cloud Man in Alleged Domestic Stalking Case
(KNSI) - A 29-year-old St. Cloud man appeared in court on a slew of charges after investigators say he spent roughly five months tracking, threatening, and assaulting an ex-girlfriend, then allegedly ...
Jake Judd May 12, 2026 Stearns County Jail

Ledge Amphitheater Announces Return Of Flannel Fest
(KNSI) - The Ledge Amphitheater has announced the return of its annual LEDGEtober Flannel Fest, set to take place from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The event will feature a lineup of country music ac...
Erik Suchy May 12, 2026 Ledge Amphitheater

Downtown Sauk Centre Fire Damages Three Businesses, Displaces Tenants from Five Apartments
(KNSI) - A fire in downtown Sauk Centre damaged three businesses and left tenants from five apartments homeless late Monday night. According to Sauk Centre Police Chief Joe Jensen, an officer on routi...
Jake Judd May 12, 2026 Sauk Centre Police Department

Minnesota Office of Inspector General Bill Advances to Governor's Desk
(KNSI) - A landmark bill aimed at fighting fraud within Minnesota's safety net programs is headed to the governor's desk after unanimously passing the Senate on Monday. The House passed the bill last ...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 12, 2026 AP Photo/Joan Monfort

Sartell Releases 2025 Audit Report, Provides Public Works Updates
(KNSI) - The city of Sartell has released its 2025 annual financial report and provided an update on several park projects. The city's annual audit measures how it spends its tax dollars, examining th...
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Niron Magentics Signs Utility Agreement With Sartell
(KNSI) - A new utility agreement has been signed between the city of Sartell and Niron Magnetics. The agreement relates to Niron Magnetics' planned manufacturing facility development and outlines the ...
Erik Suchy May 12, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Senator Justin Eichorn May Change Plea in Sex Sting Case
(KNSI) - Former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) is expected to plead guilty to federal charges after getting caught in an underage sex sting last March. Eichorn was hit with on...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 12, 2026

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher. The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025,...
Associated Press May 12, 2026 Unsplash

Nostalgic Eats To Spotlight Classic Childhood Recipes
St. Cloud Area Restaurant Week continues this week with a trip down memory lane. Tuesday is Nostalgic Eats day, featuring specialties and recipes designed to bring back childhood memories. For dirty s...
Erik Suchy May 12, 2026 Unsplash