Category Archives: Latest News
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DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
WASHINGTON (AP) - The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a "Friendly Federal Assa...
Associated Press Apr 27, 2026 AP Photo/Alex Brandon

MN DNR: Central Minnesota Lakes Poised for Strong 2026 Fishing Opener
(KNSI) - With the Minnesota fishing opener set for Saturday, May 9th, the Department of Natural Resources has released its regional outlook giving anglers a preview of what to expect on local waters. ...
Jake Judd Apr 27, 2026 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Drivers Face Detours as Spring Construction Ramps Up in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - St. Cloud drivers should brace for a busy stretch of road work starting this week, with one short-term traffic shift and two major neighborhood construction projects kicking off over the next...
Jake Judd Apr 27, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

UPDATE: Police Say A Missing 15-Year-Old Has Been Found Safe
Originally published 3:20 p.m. April 22nd, 2026 Updated 4:30 p.m. April 24th, 2026. Update: Police say Paige Wollman was found safe on Friday. No other details about her whereabouts or where she was f...
Jake Judd Apr 24, 2026 Minnesota BCA

Chartwells Losing SCSU Dining Contract, 153 Workers To Be Laid Off
(KNSI) - More than 150 workers at St. Cloud State University's dining operation are set to lose their jobs this summer after food service contractor Chartwells lost its service contract with the schoo...
Jake Judd Apr 24, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Celebrate MN Announces September Concert Lineup
(KNSI) - Celebrate MN announced the lineup for its big concert in September at the Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park. Friday, September 18th, it's co-headliners Walker Hayes and Crowder. Saturday, Sept...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 24, 2026 Celebrate MN

Minnesota Passes Bill to Stiffen Penalties for Impersonating Law Enforcement
(KNSI) - The Minnesota House unanimously passed legislation Thursday, stiffening criminal penalties for impersonating a law enforcement officer. Under the law, offenses currently classified as misdeme...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 24, 2026 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Minnesota Has Tools to Fight Wildfire Risk
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued red flag warnings for dozens of counties this week, with peak wildfire season well underway. Scientists are also looking at what the future holds f...
KNSI News Room Apr 24, 2026 U.S. Forest Service Facebook.

Drop Off Hazardous Household Items In Paynesville This Saturday
(KNSI) - Stearns County's Household Hazardous Waste truck will be in Paynesville this Saturday collecting items that can't be thrown in the garbage. The truck stops at the Koronis Civic Arena in Payne...
Jake Judd Apr 24, 2026 Stearns County

Free Park Day Saturday Means No Vehicle Permit Fees at Quarry Park and State Parks
(KNSI) - Central Minnesota residents can skip the vehicle permit fee at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve this Saturday as part of a statewide Free Park Day. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resource...
Jake Judd Apr 24, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News