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Lithium Ion Battery Charging Inside a Home Failed, Sparking Fire Sunday Afternoon
(KNSI) - A lithium-ion battery is likely to blame for a Sunday afternoon house fire in St. Cloud. According to a critical incident report, crews were called to the 1100 block of 9th Avenue North aroun...
Jul 28, 2025 KNSI News
Potential for More Severe Weather Monday Afternoon and Evening
(KNSI) - After storms knocked out power to tens of thousands of Xcel Energy customers, including hundreds in the St. Cloud area Sunday, there's a high confidence forecast for more severe thunderstorms...
Jul 28, 2025 Unsplash
Road and Utility Work Around St. Cloud to Cause Lane Closures
(KNSI) - Drivers around St. Cloud will have to allow themselves a little extra time to get where they're going this week due to work in a few spots. East St. Germain Street between Wilson Avenue and 4...
Jul 28, 2025 Unsplash
University of Minnesota, CentraCare Cut Ribbon on St. Cloud Regional Campus
(KNSI) - The ribbon has been cut on the first University of Minnesota Medical School expansion in 50 years. The CentraCare St. Cloud Regional Campus welcomes its first class of 24 students next month....
Jul 28, 2025 KNSI News
Tens of Thousands Lose Power in Sunday Storms
(KNSI) - Strong storms swept across Minnesota Sunday afternoon, leaving behind widespread power outages, including in the St. Cloud area. Xcel Energy reported two large-scale problems in the city as o...
Jul 28, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch that includes Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns and Todd Counties. The watch is in effect until midnight Sunday night. A...
Jul 27, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
State Patrol Arrests Naked Intruder at Minnesota State Capitol
(KNSI) - A 36-year-old man who was removed from the State Capitol three times, including once while he was completely naked, is now behind bars. A press release from the Minnesota Department of Public...
Jul 27, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
St. Cloud Streets Closed Due to House Fire
(KNSI) - A Sunday afternoon house fire has an intersection on the north side of St. Cloud closed. Eyewitness say 9th Avenue North and 11th Street North closed so emergency crews could get at the house...
Jul 27, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
State Senator Nicole Mitchell Officially Resigns from Office Following Felony Burglary Conviction
(KNSI) - Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell has followed up on her promise to resign if convicted on felony burglary charges. In a letter written to her constituents Friday, and a statement poste...
Jul 25, 2025 AP Photo/Steve Karnowski
Sauk Rapids City Council Sets Monday Public Hearing for Rental Density Ordinance Amendment and New Cannabis Related Business
(KNSI) - The Sauk Rapids City Council has set two public hearings for Monday night's meeting, including one for a cannabis-related business. The applicant, Cultivating Knowledge, is asking for a Condi...
Jul 25, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News