Category Archives: Latest News
WalletHub Ranks Minnesota Second-Best State in the Nation to Raise a Family
(KNSI) - Minnesota has earned the silver medal as the second-best state to raise a family in the nation, according to a new study released by WalletHub. The group analyzed all 50 states in 50 categori...
Jan 12, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
ICE Agents Descend on St. Cloud Somali Business District; Crowd Gathers as Police Maintain Order
(KNSI) - Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers descended on a mostly Somali-owned business district in St. Cloud on Monday, prompting a large community response and intervention by local offici...
Jan 12, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
SUV Goes Through Thin Ice on Kandiyohi County's Green Lake
(KNSI) - A 22-year-old Paynesville man is safe, but his Sunday evening was ruined when his sport utility vehicle went through the ice on Green Lake. The man was driving his 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer ...
Jan 12, 2026 Cass County Sheriff's Office
Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck Will Not Seek Re-election
(KNSI) - Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck announced he will not seek re-election this November, bringing an end to his 32-year career with the Benton County Sheriff's Office. "After much reflection, I ...
Jan 12, 2026 Benton County Sheriff's Office
Three People Hurt in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 15 in Sartell
(KNSI) - Three people were hurt following a multi-vehicle crash in Sartell on Sunday afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol's preliminary crash report, a GMC Sierra, a Lexus GS, and a Suba...
Jan 12, 2026 Unsplash
St. Cloud Tech Students Create Suicide Prevention Music Video for Struggling Teens
(KNSI) - In an era where teen mental health challenges continue to rise, a group of high school students has turned their morning video production class into a platform for hope and healing. The Tech ...
Jan 12, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Pop Star Tiffany Highlights Paramount February Schedule
(KNSI) - Some of the biggest names in country and rock n' roll history get a tribute in February at the Paramount Center for the Arts. Taking the stage on Thursday, the 12th, will be an act dedicated ...
Jan 12, 2026 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Waite Park Police Says No Evidence Exists of An Alleged Officer-Involved Shooting Committed by ICE Agents
(KNSI) - The Waite Park Police Department says it has looked into rumors of an officer-involved shooting in the city on Saturday morning, allegedly committed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcemen...
Jan 10, 2026 Waite Park Police Department/Facebook
St. Cloud Mayor's Office Releases Statement Downplaying Possibility of Local Immigration Arrests
(KNSI) - The City of St. Cloud has put out an official statement suggesting that at least some of the social media content alleging immigration arrests locally is inaccurate. A letter from the Mayor's...
Jan 09, 2026 City of St. Cloud
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces Immigration Fraud Crackdown
(KNSI) - The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced the crackdown on illegal immigration is expanding to include potential background check fraud. Along with Immigration and Custo...
Jan 09, 2026 U.S. Department of Homeland Security