Category Archives: Latest News
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SCSU Cyber Team Repeats as State Champions, Eyes Midwest Regional Showdown
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud State University Cyber Competition Club has proven once again when it comes to defending digital networks, they're the best in the state. The Huskies successfully defended their...
Jake Judd Feb 12, 2026 eam Members: Carl Jenson (Captain), Muna Aden, Nimo Farah, William Fitzsimmons, Andrew Garcia, Scott Henson, Jack Howard, Andrew Leuze and Colin Robertson.

St. Cloud LEAF Foundation Brews Up New Way to Honor Educators
(KNSI) - Local Education and Activities Foundation (LEAF) 742 is launching its first Thanks a Latte campaign, offering families and the community a way to show appreciation for the teachers and staff ...
Jake Judd Feb 12, 2026 Unsplash

I.C.E. Fest Organizers Urgently Seeking Volunteers Ahead of Ice Carousel Extravaganza
(KNSI) - The popular I.C.E. Fest - Ice Carousel Extravaganza is putting out the call for volunteers to make this year's event go round. The ninth annual gathering on Green Prairie Fish Lake, north of ...
Jake Judd Feb 12, 2026 Submitted by Becca Ruegemer

Two teens injured in three-car crash caused by distracted driver
(KNSI) - Two teenagers suffered injuries after a three-car collision in LeSauk Township caused by a distracted driver. First responders were called to the intersection of Riverside Avenue North and 27...
Jake Judd Feb 12, 2026 Stearns County Sheriff's Office

Minnesota Department of Revenue Warns Taxpayers About Tax Season Scams and Identity Theft
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Revenue is urging residents to remain vigilant against identity thieves and scammers during tax filing season. Officials say as returns are being filed across the ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 12, 2026 Unsplash

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said T...
Associated Press Feb 12, 2026 AP Photo/Ryan Murphy

Several ICE agents were arrested in recent months, showing risk of misconduct
Investigators said one immigration enforcement official got away with physically assaulting his girlfriend for years. Another admitted he repeatedly sexually abused a woman in his custody. A third is ...
Associated Press Feb 12, 2026 Othello Police Department via AP

St. Cloud Gains New Intercity Bus Service to Twin Cities and Chicago
(KNSI) - St. Cloud residents will soon have a new option for traveling to Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and the Twin Cities without driving. Starting Thursday, February 12th, FlixBus will begin twice-d...
Jake Judd Feb 11, 2026 FlixBus

St. Cloud Planning Commission Recommends $670K in Federal Block Grants, Adds Youth Funding
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Planning Commission voted 5-1 Wednesday morning to recommend how the city should distribute approximately $670,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds for 2026. T...
Jake Judd Feb 11, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Tech High School Trio Advances to National Music Listening Championship
(KNSI) - Three St. Cloud Tech High School students have earned their place at the National Championship round of Music Listening. According to the school district, Walker Prescott, Donald Conrad, and ...
Jake Judd Feb 11, 2026 District 742 X