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Suspect in 2023 St. Cloud Murder Case Ruled Competent to Stand Trial
(KNSI) - The suspect accused of stealing a vehicle from the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA and running down a pedestrian in 2023 will finally stand trial. Stearns County ordered a third Rule 20 competency...
Jun 25, 2025 Pixabay
Rabies Confirmed in St. Cloud Bat
(KNSI) - The City of St. Cloud says rabies has been discovered in a bat. According to a press release, St. Cloud Animal Control recently responded to a report of a bat, which later tested positive for...
Jun 25, 2025 Unsplash
Flooding Risk Increases Across Region as Rounds of Rain Expected Through Thursday
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service is warning of an increasing flood risk as multiple rounds of heavy rain continue to target the area through Thursday. While meteorologists are still pinpointing e...
Jun 25, 2025 Unsplash
Chain of Lakes County Park Public Input Meeting Set for Wednesday, June 25th
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Parks Department is holding a public input meeting regarding Chain of Lakes County Park on Wednesday evening. Officials will provide an overview of draft hunting regulation...
Jun 25, 2025 Stearns County Parks Department
Stearns County Prosecutor Meriel Lester Appointed Judge in Seventh Judicial District
(KNSI) - A Stearns County prosecutor is exchanging her business attire for a black robe after being named to a judgeship in Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District. Meriel Lester has been tapped to fill...
Jun 24, 2025 Governor Tim Walz's Office
St. Joseph Officer Awarded Medal of Valor for Heroic Off-Duty Intervention
(KNSI) - St. Joseph Police Officer Vic Weiss (left) has been awarded the Medal of Valor for his courageous actions during an off-duty incident that prevented further harm to an assault victim and led ...
Jun 24, 2025 City of St. Joseph/Facebook
St. Joseph to Dedicate Memorial Honoring Jacob Wetterling and the Values He Lived By
(KNSI) - St. Joseph will pay tribute to a child whose abduction from the city changed Minnesota forever. The public is invited to show their support during a memorial dedication to Jacob Wetterling in...
Jun 24, 2025 City of St. Joseph
St. Cloud Summer Events Cause Temporary Road Closures
(KNSI) - The City of St. Cloud has announced a series of road closures due to special summer events. The Granite City Days Parade is this Saturday. All streets along the parade route and staging area ...
Jun 24, 2025 Unsplash
Putnam Town Hall Tradition to Carry On
(KNSI) - Senator Aric Putnam is still holding his traditional end-of-session town hall, even after the tragedy of recent weeks. Putnam will meet with constituents to field questions and give his opini...
Jun 24, 2025 Aric Putnam for Senate
St. Cloud Considers Tougher Lawn Rules, Lower Grass Limit, Fine Proposed
(KNSI) - St. Cloud may lower its grass height limit and increase fines as the city moves to align with state recommendations. The city council will gauge public opinion during a hearing on the matter....
Jun 24, 2025 Unsplash