Category Archives: Latest News
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Shining Stars Event to Highlight District 742 Successes, Honor Superintendent Putnam, and Thank Community
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Area Public School District's brightest moments will be honored next month during its Shining Stars Community Celebration. According to the officials, the day will highlight the...
Jake Judd Apr 28, 2025 Unsplash

Regional Severe Weather Outbreak Possible Monday
(KNSI) - The Storm Prediction Center says there is a good chance for a regional severe weather outbreak today. The first round is expected this morning as a line of storms has developed across North D...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 28, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

$30,000 of Methamphetamine Nabbed in Brainerd Drug Bust
(KNSI) - Members of the Lakes Area Drug Investigative Division are celebrating a huge bust in Brainerd last week. After getting a search warrant, they raided a home where they allegedly found over eig...
Ashley Menzemer Apr 28, 2025 Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office Facebook page

Free Electronics Recycling Event May 15th for Central Minnesota Residents
(KNSI) - In an attempt to help save the planet, central Minnesotans can chuck their unwanted electronics during a special free event. The Stearns County Household Hazardous Waste Facility is holding a...
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High School Lacrosse Player Severely Hurt At Practice This Week
(KNSI) - A sophomore on the Storm N' Sabres junior varsity lacrosse team was severely injured at practice Wednesday, and is still hospitalized with a brain hemorrhage. Blake Sundby was guarding anothe...
Ashley Menzemer Apr 25, 2025 Sartell-St. Stephen School District

St. Cloud Man Arrested After Police Allegedly Uncover Illegal Marijuana Grow and Hallucinogens
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud man is accused of running an illegal marijuana grow operation from his house and possessing hallucinogenic mushrooms. On Thursday afternoon, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender...
Jake Judd Apr 25, 2025 Unsplash

Drought Easing in Minnesota With Heavy Rain Possible Soon
(KNSI) - Rains in southeastern Minnesota helped reduce the drought statewide. Over 18% is now back to normal soil conditions. The best improvement was seen from the Twin Cities Metro to Winona County....
Ashley Menzemer Apr 25, 2025 Unsplash

Minnesota House Passes Bipartisan Agriculture Budget Bill
(KNSI) - The Minnesota House passed the 2025 Agriculture Budget bill on Thursday with overwhelming bipartisan support in a 130-3 vote. The legislation, co-authored by Agriculture Committee co-chairs R...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 25, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Explore Minnesota State Parks for Free This Saturday
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is holding the second Free Park Day of the year on Saturday, April 26th. On a free park day, vehicle permit fees are waived for all 73 state park...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 25, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Investigation Underway Following Fire at Central Minnesota School
(KNSI) - An investigation is underway after a fire at a central Minnesota school Thursday morning. According to the Meeker County Sheriff's Office, a call came in just before 8:00 about a fire at Atwa...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 25, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News