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Prosecutors Stick With Manslaughter Charge After Woman Fails to Show for Sentencing Hearing
(KNSI) - Failure to show for a sentencing hearing is not going to affect the prison term for an area woman accused of selling her teenage son a lethal dose of fentanyl-laced cocaine. Crystal Marie Swe...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 09, 2025 Benton County Jail

Kandiyohi Sheriff's Office Needs Help Finding At-Risk Spicer Man
(KNSI) - The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in finding a 29-year-old man whose life could be at risk. The department says Phillip James Iverson of Spicer was last seen on Saturda...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 09, 2025 Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office

Concerts, Yoga Classes Galore at Ledge Amphitheater During Busy June
(KNSI) - The Ledge's summer calendar ramps into full swing with four concerts scheduled over the next two weeks. The outdoor entertainment venue is also rolling out the welcome mat for the return of y...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 09, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Public Hearing Tuesday for Expansion of Joyful Child Care in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - A public hearing is set for Tuesday's St. Cloud Planning Commission meeting for a proposed expansion of a child care center on 21st Avenue North. The owner of Joyful Child Care has big plans ...
Jake Judd Jun 09, 2025

Becker Freedom Days Gets Going Monday June 9th
(KNSI) - Fireworks, fun and a special tribute to service members will all be part of Becker Freedom Days, which start today. A medallion hunt and bubble party are set for Monday. A visual arts showcas...
Jake Judd Jun 09, 2025

From Chicks to Childhood Wonder: Former Hatchery Hatches New Life as Great River Children's Museum
(KNSI) - A former chicken hatchery turned bank is now the Great River Children's Museum, and while it will open June 10th with eight permanent exhibits from which to learn and play, there is also a bl...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 09, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

District 742's PAKRAT Roll and Read Book Bus Hits the Road June 9th
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Area School District 742's PAKRAT Roll and Read book bus is hitting the road starting today to spread the joy of reading throughout the community. PAKRAT is an initiative with 7...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 09, 2025 Unsplash

Waite Park Family Fun Fest Starts Monday
(KNSI) - The 59th Annual Waite Park Family Fun Fest eases into its schedule Monday with the medallion hunt. Clues are posted at 8:20 a.m. each day at the festival's Facebook page and on the air of Lei...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 09, 2025 Waite Park

Sauk Rapids City Council to Review 2024 Financial Audit Monday Night
(KNSI) - The Sauk Rapids City Council will discuss a 2024 financial audit Monday night that flagged a "significant deficiency," showing too few people handling the city's money matters, leading to a l...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 09, 2025 City of Sauk Rapids Facebook

Disc Golf Tour Brings Elite Series Event to Central Minnesota This Weekend
(KNSI) - For the sixth time, the professional disc golf world will descend on Clearwater this weekend for a high-profile tournament. The Preserve Championship runs from Friday to Sunday, and acts like...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 09, 2025 KNSI News