Category Archives: Latest News
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Two Semi Trucks Collide on Interstate 94 Near Monticello
(KNSI) - Two semi trucks collided Tuesday morning on Interstate 94 near Monticello. The accident happened just southeast of the city at mile marker 196. The Volvo and Freightliner both went into the n...
Ashley Menzemer May 20, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Stearns County's Jodi Teich Named 2025 Urban County Engineer of the Year
(KNSI) - A big honor for Stearns County Engineer Jodi Teich as she's been named the 2025 Urban County Engineer of the Year by the National Association of County Engineers. The Stearns County Board of ...
Jake Judd May 20, 2025 Stearns County

Stearns County Commissioners Approve Addition of Firing Range to Justice Center at Monday's Meeting
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for a new firing range to be installed at the justice center when it is completed in 2028. The move was part of the consent agend...
Ashley Menzemer May 20, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Great River Children's Museum Honored for Revitalizing Downtown with 2025 Heritage Preservation Award
(KNSI) - The Great River Children's Museum is the 2025 St. Cloud Heritage Preservation Award winner for giving nearly a half block of downtown new life. The facility and its board members were present...
Jake Judd May 20, 2025 Jake Judd KNSI News

St. Cloud Regional Airport Reports Growth, Warns of Budget Shortfall Amid Equipment Needs
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Regional Airport updated the city council on improvements since forming a regional authority and warned of looming financial challenges. During Monday's meeting, Airport Directo...
Jake Judd May 20, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Waite Park Council Unanimously Approves Construction Package, Looks Likely to Change Mayor Term Length
(KNSI) - The Waite Park City Council unanimously approved the first bid package for the government center expansion Monday night. At nearly $4.6 million, this phase of the project is seven percent bel...
Ashley Menzemer May 20, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Cloud Police Officer Honored With Medal of Commendation for Stopping Armed Suspect at Crossroads Center Mall
(KNSI) - An off-duty St. Cloud police officer was honored Monday night with the department's Medal of Commendation for stopping an armed suspect running through the Crossroads Center mall. On December...
Jake Judd May 20, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Waite Park State of the City Address Wednesday Moved Due to Rain
(KNSI) - The Waite Park State of the City Address set for Wednesday has been moved. City officials say, due to our continued rainy spell, the address will now be held at the Pizza Ranch at Marketplace...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 20, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Two Week Filing Period for Vacant Stearns County Commissioner District 4 Seat Opens May 20th
(KNSI) - Today opens the two week filing period for those wanting to run for the Stearns County Board of Commissioners seat in District 4. The seat was left vacant last month after the abrupt retireme...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 20, 2025

Former Police Officer Found Guilty of Attempted Theft by Swindle from Elderly Dementia Patient
(KNSI) - Nearly two years after she was charged, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says former Cloquet police officer Laci Silgjord has been convicted of attempted felony theft by swindle. A Ca...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 20, 2025 Unsplash