Category Archives: Latest News
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Emmer Rules Out Governor Run, Slams Walz and DFL Over Spending and Deficit
(KNSI) - One of Minnesota's most powerful politicians is taking a pass on seeking the highest office in the state. District 6 Congressman Tom Emmer told KNSI he feels lucky to be where he is and feels...
Jake Judd Aug 25, 2025 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

SCSU Administration Welcomes Students on First Day of Classes
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University administration is excited for the start of classes on campus Monday. Interim President Larry Dietz released a video on Facebook to kick off his final semester as th...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 25, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

One 19-year-old Dead, Another Critically Injured in Saturday Morning Meeker County Crash
(KNSI) - A young man is dead and another is fighting for his life after a car crash early Saturday morning in Meeker County. First responders were called at 3:05 on August 24th to the intersection of ...
Jake Judd Aug 25, 2025 Pixabay

Fair Attendance Strong but Shy of Records as Minnesota State Fair Opens
(KNSI) - The Great Minnesota Get Together is off to a solid, but not spectacular start. Opening Day was the closest to setting a record, with over 137,0000 pushing through the turnstiles in Falcon Hei...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 25, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Stanley Cup Coming to St. Cloud Thanks to Cathedral Alum Nate Schmidt
Originally published 2:13 p.m. August 19th, 2025 Updated 6:35 a.m. August 25th, 2025 (KNSI) - The Stanley Cup will be in St. Cloud today. Cathedral High School graduate Nate Schmidt raised the trophy ...
Jake Judd Aug 25, 2025 Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) celebrates with his family after wining the Stanley Cup in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Sauk Rapids Renews Push for State Bonding Help with PFAS Cleanup, Athletic Complex
(KNSI) - The Sauk Rapids City Council is expected to resubmit two projects to the state for consideration in next year's bonding bill. Tucked in the consent agenda of Monday's meeting is a measure ask...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 25, 2025 City of Sauk Rapids Facebook

Judge strikes down Minnesota law banning religious tests for college credit program
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Religious colleges that require students to sign a statement of faith cannot be excluded from a popular Minnesota program that lets high school students take college courses for cre...
Associated Press Aug 25, 2025 Pixabay

Stearns County Weighs Hunting Rules at New Chain of Lakes Park Amid Neighbor Concerns
(KNSI) - Stearns County is seeking public input on hunting rules for its newest park after neighbors raised concerns about firearms being used near their homes. The Chain of Lakes County Park near Col...
Jake Judd Aug 25, 2025 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Becker Tree Farm Memorial Honors 7,000 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans with Dog Tags
(KNSI) - A quiet memorial honoring over 7,000 fallen veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan sits tucked away at Peterson's Tree Farm in Becker. Linda and Mark Hoffman, a Vermont couple with de...
Jake Judd Aug 25, 2025 Pixabay

Sartell Expands Cancer Awareness Efforts with New Volleyball and Hockey Fundraisers
(KNSI) - The Sartell Sabres' cancer awareness efforts are growing beyond the gridiron this year the addition of two more games in different sports. The 2025-26 cancer awareness calendar will feature t...
Jake Judd Aug 25, 2025 St. Cloud Financial Credit Union