Category Archives: Latest News
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Stock markets shudder worldwide after oil prices briefly spike to nearly $120 per barrel
NEW YORK (AP) - Stock markets shuddered worldwide Monday on worries about whether the global economy can withstand spiking prices for oil, which briefly got to nearly $120 per barrel, their highest le...
Associated Press Mar 09, 2026 Unsplash

Stearns County Parks Department Summer Job Applications Open
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Parks Department is now accepting applications for seasonal positions. Officials say that if someone is looking for a summer job with flexible hours in the great outdoors, ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 09, 2026 Stearns County Parks Department

St. Cloud City Council to Hold Public Hearing Monday Night on Rezoning Former Call Center Site
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud City Council is holding a public hearing Monday on a proposal to rezone a property on a site that has changed hands and purpose several times in recent years. The request would ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 09, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Stearns County Seeking Public Input on Future of Quarry Park
(KNSI) - Stearns County Parks is inviting the public to weigh in on the future of Quarry Park and Nature Preserve at an open house this week. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11th, from 5:3...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 09, 2026 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Minnesota Flags at Half-Staff to Honor White Bear Lake Soldier Killed in Kuwait
(KNSI) - Governor Tim Walz has ordered flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in honor of a White Bear Lake soldier killed overseas. Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor died March 1st in Po...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 06, 2026 Unsplash

Five Central Minnesota Entrepreneurs Named Semifinalists in Regional Startup Competition
(KNSI) - Five entrepreneurs from across Central Minnesota have been selected as semifinalists to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges next week in St. Cloud. Greater St. Cloud and ILT Studi...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 06, 2026 Photo Courtesy of Greenfield Communications

St. Cloud State University Awarded Two Grants Totaling Nearly $294,000 to Advance Workforce Development in Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University has received nearly $294,000 in state funding to help train workers at two central Minnesota companies. Through its Professional and Continuing Education, or PACE, ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 06, 2026 St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud Mayor Jake Anderson to Deliver First State of the City Address April 7th
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Mayor Jake Anderson will deliver his first State of the City address on Tuesday, April 7th, at City Hall. The event kicks off with networking in the Council Chambers from 11:15 to 1...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 06, 2026 City of St. Cloud Website

St. Cloud Driver Arrested After Allegedly Fleeing Traffic Stop on Foot; Loaded Gun and Open Containers Found in Car
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading officers on a foot chase late Wednesday night. According to the criminal complaint, around 10:45, St. Cloud Police tried to ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 06, 2026 Stearns County Jail

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory in place starting at 6:00 Friday evening through 6:00 Saturday morning. Forecasters say after rounds of rain move through thi...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 06, 2026 Unsplash