Category Archives: Latest News
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Sauk Rapids City Council Releases 2025 Audit Report
(KNSI) - The city of Sauk Rapids has opened the doors on its 2025 annual financial report, allowing residents to see exactly how the city spent taxpayer dollars. The city's financial report highlights...
Erik Suchy May 27, 2026 Unsplash

Sauk Rapids City Council Approves Strip Mall Development With Conditions
(KNSI) - At Tuesday's meeting, the Sauk Rapids City Council unanimously approved plans for a three-bay strip mall to be constructed by Keystone Design Build. The facility will feature a shake nutritio...
Erik Suchy May 27, 2026 City of Sauk Rapids

Walz Signs Expanded Social Media Protections For Minnesota Kids
(KNSI) - Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday signed legislation expanding Minnesota's protections for children using social media, requiring parental consent for users under 16 and banning addictive design f...
Jake Judd May 26, 2026 Unsplash

Xcel Gas Rate Settlement Would Cut Proposed Increase Nearly in Half, Bring Refunds to Customers
(KNSI) - Xcel Energy customers in St. Cloud and across central Minnesota could see a smaller bump in their natural gas bills than originally feared, along with refunds, under a settlement filed Tuesda...
Jake Judd May 26, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Great River Regional Library Adds Nintendo Switch Games For Patrons
(KNSI) - Great River Regional Library has added something new to its collection, one destined to light up the face of any local gamer. The newest addition includes 24 Nintendo Switch titles, including...
Erik Suchy May 26, 2026 Great River Regional Library Facebook

Local Bus Drivers Earn Spots at State Roadeo Competition
(KNSI) - Metro Bus operators put their driving skills to the test at last week's 37th Annual Local Bus Roadeo at the St. Cloud State University K-Lot, with top drivers earning a spot in the state comp...
Jake Judd May 26, 2026 St. Cloud Metro Bus

Splash Pads Running in St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids as Temps Hit the 80s
(KNSI) - With summer temperatures expected to stay in the 80s this week and many area schools wrapping up their final days, families across the St. Cloud area have a few options to cool off. The City ...
Jake Judd May 26, 2026 St. Cloud Parks and Recreation

Sartell Traffic Accident Causes Widespread Phone and Internet Outages
A traffic accident in Sartell has caused widespread service outages across the city. According to a Facebook post from the Sartell Public Safety Department, the crash occurred earlier this afternoon a...
Erik Suchy May 26, 2026 Sartell Public Safety Facebook

Milaca Woman Airlifted After Falling From Side-By-Side in Morrison County
(KNSI) - A 19-year-old Milaca woman suffered severe injuries after falling from a moving side-by-side ATV in Morrison County. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 1:20 S...
Jake Judd May 26, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Eden Valley Man's Sex Crime Conviction Upheld, Sentence Sent Back to Stearns County District Court
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of an Eden Valley man found guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct against a young child, but reversed his 30-year prison se...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 26, 2026 Minnesota Department of Corrections