Category Archives: Latest News
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Unveils Teen Summer Program Lineup
(KNSI) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is launching a lineup of free summer experiences designed to inspire creativity, build career skills and ignite passion and potential in local ...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 16, 2025 Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Facebook

Four New Federal Charges Filed Against Minnesota State Trooper in Child Pornography Case
(KNSI) - A federal grand jury has now indicted Minnesota State Trooper Jeremy Plonski on four counts related to the production and distribution of child pornography. Plonski is accused of creating "fo...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 16, 2025 Sherburne County Jail

Walz contrasts Minnesota's bipartisan budget breakthrough with Washington's deep divisions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz and leaders of the Minnesota Legislature announced a hard-fought budget deal Thursday, contrasting the bipartisan cooperation that produced the agreement with the ...
Associated Press May 16, 2025 Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP, Pool

Farmers weigh Trump's trade war like they watch the weather, waiting to see how things go
WAVERLY, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota farmer Dan Glessing isn't ready to get too upset over President Donald Trump's trade wars. Farm country voted heavily for Trump last November. Now Glessing and many oth...
Associated Press May 16, 2025 Unsplash

Friday Bursting at the Seams for St. Cloud Area Restaurant Week
(KNSI) - Diners will be ecstatic to remember that once they loosen their belts and go all out for the Fully Loaded theme Friday, they won't have to worry about waddling to work the next morning. St. C...
Ashley Menzemer May 16, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Proposed Daycare Aims to Transform Former Ace Bar Site on St. Cloud's East Side
(KNSI) - A new daycare could set up shop in the former Ace Bar & Grill on St. Cloud's east side. The St. Cloud Zoning Board of Appeals has set a public hearing for Tuesday on changing a conditiona...
Jake Judd May 15, 2025 KNSI News

Local Favorites to Take Concert Stage at State Fair
(KNSI) - Several bands with local ties will be playing the free stage during the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. As the name implies, as long as someone has paid admission, they have the chance to enjoy th...
Ashley Menzemer May 15, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Great River Road Named Country's Best Scenic Route
(KNSI) - A prominent national publication has named the Great River Road the best scenic drive in America. The route curves alongside the Mississippi River for its entire 2,340-mile length, starting n...
Ashley Menzemer May 15, 2025 KNSI News

Tornado Watch Issued for St. Cloud Area; Severe Storms, Damaging Winds Possible Through 8:00 P.M.
(KNSI) - A tornado watch has been issued for the St. Cloud area until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. The National Weather Service believes all the ingredients are right for thunderstorms to form over central ...
Jake Judd May 15, 2025 Jake Judd KNSI News

Minnesota Lawmakers, Governor Reach Budget Deal; Announcement Disrupted by DFL Lawmakers' Protest
(KNSI) - Top legislative leaders and Governor Tim Walz have struck a deal on a new two-year budget, but the announcement wasn't without some protests. While the press conference was going on, DFL lawm...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 15, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News