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St. Cloud Teen Named Boys & Girls Clubs State 2026 Youth of the Year
(KNSI) - A teenager from Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota has been named the top youth leader in the state. Brook'Lynn H. was named Minnesota's 2026 Youth of the Year during a ceremony Wedn...
Mar 26, 2026 The Minnesota Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
Threatening Message Left on Desk at St. Cloud South Junior High Investigated
(KNSI) - St. Cloud South Junior High is the latest school to receive a safety threat as the district confirms a message was found written on a student's desk on Tuesday. KNSI News received a tip about...
Mar 26, 2026 Unsplash
Minnesota Updates Fish Consumption Guidelines Over Mercury and Chemical Concerns
(KNSI) - State health officials have updated recommendations for how much fish Minnesotans should eat from certain waters, citing concerns about mercury and PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals." Accord...
Mar 25, 2026 Ryan Dodge
Three Central Minnesota Students Earn Agricultural Scholarships
(KNSI) - Three central Minnesota high school seniors are headed to college with a little extra financial backing this fall, thanks to a competitive scholarship program. Compeer Financial's philanthrop...
Mar 25, 2026 RD Offutt/Facebook
Sen. Aric Putnam to Host Public Town Hall in St. Cloud on March 31st
(KNSI) - State Senator Aric Putnam will hold a public town hall meeting on Tuesday, March 31st at the St. Cloud Great River Regional Library. The town hall is a chance for residents of Senate District...
Mar 25, 2026 Photo provided by the Office of Senator Aric Putnam
Bridge Closure Underway as City Tackles Ongoing Lighting Issues
(KNSI) - Work is officially underway to address persistent lighting problems on the pedestrian bridge in Sartell, with crews beginning construction on Wednesday. The project marks what officials hope ...
Mar 25, 2026 City of Sartell
Strides for Care 5K at Saint Benedict to Support Free St. Cloud Clinic
(KNSI) - A run through a central Minnesota campus will raise funds for one of St. Cloud's three Community Outposts. Registration is now open for the Strides for Care 5K on the College of Saint Benedic...
Mar 25, 2026 KNSI News
SCSU Shooting Threat Suspect Charged; Loaded Gun Found in Class
(KNSI) - The suspect accused of threatening to shoot students at St. Cloud State University has been formally charged in Stearns County District Court. According to the criminal complaint, the St. Clo...
Mar 25, 2026 Stearns County Jail
Rep. Fischbach Honored as Small Business Deduction Champion by NFIB
(KNSI) - Minnesota's Seventh District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has been named a Small Business Deduction Champion by the National Federation of Independent Business. The nation's largest small...
Mar 25, 2026 Michelle Fischbach Campaign
Stearns County Seeks Public Input on Future Upgrades at Quarry Park
(KNSI) - Residents still have a chance to get their two cents in on potential upgrades to Quarry Park and Nature Preserve as Stearns County updates its master plan for the popular park. Those who took...
Mar 25, 2026 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News