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Lace Up for the Milk Run 5K: Celebrate Dairy at the Stearns County Fair August 9th
(KNSI) - Get ready to run where the cows roam. Join the inaugural Stearns County Fair Milk Run 5K on August 9th at the Stearns County Fairgrounds. This one-of-a-kind race celebrates the region's dairy...
Jul 18, 2025 Photo by Luís Cardoso on Unsplash
Minnesota lawmaker convicted of felony burglary for breaking into estranged stepmother's home
(Detroit Lakes, MN) - A Minnesota state senator was convicted of burglary Friday for breaking into her estranged stepmother's home, allegedly in search of her father's ashes and other mementos. The ju...
Jul 18, 2025 Associated Press
Authorities Investigate Highway 101 Shooting in Otsego; Suspect Vehicle Still at Large
(KNSI) - Authorities are investigating a reported shooting on Highway 101 in Otsego late Thursday night. The Wright County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call at 10:36 p.m. on July 17th, reporting th...
Jul 18, 2025 Wright County Sheriff Facebook
Air Quality Alert Issued for Northern Minnesota as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Returns This Weekend
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for much of northern Minnesota, as smoke from wildfires burning in Canada is expected to push into the state again this ...
Jul 18, 2025 U.S. Forest Service Facebook Page
Stearns County Parks Department "B"uilding a Better Wildlife Habitat at Spring Hill Park
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Parks Department and Great River Greening are of a hive mind regarding their collaboration to improve Spring Hill County Park. The nonprofit is working with the agency to r...
Jul 18, 2025 Unsplash
Waite Park Council to Vote on $17.5M Bid to Advance City Hall, Public Safety Expansion
(KNSI) - Waite Park City Council will vote Monday on a $17.5 million construction bid that would complete the major portion of their public safety and city hall expansion project. The bid includes the...
Jul 18, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Five Paynesville Area Organizations Receiving Improvement Grants
(KNSI) - The Paynesville Area Community Foundation has announced over $45,000 is going to five nonprofits making a big difference in the community. The senior center is receiving the largest award, $2...
Jul 18, 2025 Unsplash
Splash Pad Bubble Bash Set for Friday, July 18th
(KNSI) - The suds will be sublime as the City of St. Cloud's first of two Splash Pad Bubble Bashes and foam parties is Friday, July 18th. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Haws Park on the sout...
Jul 18, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Majority Whip Tom Emmer's Flagship Legislation, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, Passes House of Representatives
(KNSI) - The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, authored and led by Congressman and Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06). In a vote of 219-210, the bill prohibit...
Jul 18, 2025 Unsplash
Come One, Come All: Circus in Town for One More Weekend
(KNSI) - This weekend is the final three days of the Do Portugal Circus's St. Cloud swing. The group is one big family, literally. They're almost all related in some way, and many got into the game at...
Jul 18, 2025 KNSI News