Category Archives: Latest News
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Virtual Job Fair Looking For Workers Around St. Cloud
(KNSI) - Central Minnesotans looking to work in the food safety industry can attend a virtual career fair on Wednesday night. The Career Center of the Southeast and PSSI Food Safety Services is holdin...
Jake Judd Mar 03, 2021 Pixabay

Busy St. Cloud Intersection to Briefly Close Thursday Morning
(KNSI) - A busy St. Cloud intersection is set to be shut down for a time on Thursday morning. The city says crews will be performing aerial utility work at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue Southeast...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 03, 2021 Unsplash

Wright County Resident Among 17 COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Minnesota Wednesday
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Health confirms 788 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 deaths statewide Wednesday. It's the highest death count since February 12th. Wednesday's COVID-19 deaths include ...
Dene Dryden Mar 03, 2021 Unsplash

River's Edge Convention Center Resumes COVID-19 Testing
(KNSI) - After a temporary pause, COVID-19 testing resumes today at the St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center. Testing was paused last month due to a previously scheduled event. Officials say the b...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 03, 2021 COVID_19 Test

Woman Accused of Threatening Neighbors With a Machete
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - An Eagan woman is accused of threatening neighbors with a machete and cutting wires inside a utility box last week, leaving dozens without phone or internet service. A criminal com...
Associated Press Mar 03, 2021 Unsplash

BCA Releases Preliminary Information Regarding a Fatal Shootout Near Sebeka
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - An exchange of gunfire between a police officer and two brothers who were shot and killed on a road near Sebeka began when one of the suspects opened fire on the officer and a s...
Associated Press Mar 03, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Appellate, Supreme Court Decisions Could Impact Chauvin's Trial
(KNSI) - Prosecutors have asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals to consider reinstating a third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. Their reasoning is that another ...
Dene Dryden Mar 03, 2021 Unsplash

Central MN Idol Competition Goes Virtual
(KNSI) - An online competition will show off some of the most talented musicians in the area and raise money for charities. The Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota will hold the third annual Central MN...
Jake Judd Mar 02, 2021 Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota

State Unveils Snowplow Names
(KNSI) - You'll soon see some snowplows on Minnesota roads with names on them after the department of transportation held a contest After more than 122,000 votes cast, the eight winners are: Darth Bla...
Jake Judd Mar 02, 2021 Minnesota Department of Transportation

Minnesota Refines Future COVID Vaccine Eligibility Groups, Touts Success in Long-Term Care Facilities
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Health has refined its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility timeline for the spring and summer, grouping populations into the phases and tiers that were laid out at the on...
Dene Dryden Mar 02, 2021 Pexels