Category Archives: Latest News
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State Senator Bruce Anderson Has Died
(KNSI) - Republican state Senator Bruce Anderson of Buffalo has died. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson broke the news, describing Anderson as a dear friend to many at the Capitol and in the City of...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jul 22, 2025 Minnesota Senate

Update: Missing and Endangered St. Cloud Teen Found
Originally published 3:32 p.m. July 21st, 2025 Updated 9:11 a.m. July 22nd, 2025 (KNSI) - The St. Cloud Police Department says a teenager missing since Friday has been found. Thirteen-year-old Lierra ...
Ashley Menzemer Jul 22, 2025

Waite Park City Council Unanimously Approves Final Bid Package for City Hall Expansion
(KNSI) - The Waite Park City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve the second and final bid package for the city hall expansion. It includes all remaining construction materials and future...
Ashley Menzemer Jul 22, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Cloud City Council Sets Five Public Hearings for Upcoming Meeting
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud City Council wrapped up its Monday night meeting in just three minutes, but not before scheduling five public hearings on topics ranging from new construction projects to yard s...
Jake Judd Jul 22, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Update: Two People Found Dead Inside Pierz Home Following Welfare Check Died by Murder Suicide
Originally published 5:57 a.m. July 21st, 2025 Updated 5:59 p.m. July 21st, 2025 (KNSI) - The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says two people found dead in a house in Pierz following a welfare check ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jul 21, 2025 Unsplash

Cause of Death Revealed for Six Month Old Baby Found Dead Inside Big Lake Home
Originally published at 4:37 a.m. July 21st, 2025 Updated 4:20 p.m. July 21st, 2025 (KNSI) - An investigation into the death of a baby in a Big Lake home shows the child was living in a filthy, clutte...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jul 21, 2025 Unsplash

Minnesota lawmaker to resign after being convicted of felony burglary
(AP) - A Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary for breaking into her estranged stepmother's house plans to resign by early August, her lawyer said Monday. Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell...
Associated Press Jul 21, 2025 Associated Press

Granite City Motor Park Offers $1,000 Reward After Tool Theft
(KNSI) - The Granite City Motor Park is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of thieves who stole tools from racers Sunday evening. Three Milwaukee impact wrenches, two 1/2" ...
Jake Judd Jul 21, 2025 Granite City Motor Park

Paint the Town Green, BBBS Urges Local Businesses to Support Youth Mentorship This September
(KNSI) - This fall, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota is asking local businesses to Paint the Town Green to raise awareness about the need for more mentors in the area. The campaign will t...
Jake Judd Jul 21, 2025 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota

UPDATE: Sauk Rapids Holding Special Council Meeting Monday Afternoon
Updated 12:05 p.m. on July 21, 2025 Originally published 10:53 on July 21, 2025 (KNSI) - The Sauk Rapids City Council will meet Monday at 4:00 p.m. for a special session to approve paving of a youth s...
Ashley Menzemer Jul 21, 2025 City of Sauk Rapids Facebook