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Niron Magentics Signs Utility Agreement With Sartell
(KNSI) - A new utility agreement has been signed between the city of Sartell and Niron Magnetics. The agreement relates to Niron Magnetics' planned manufacturing facility development and outlines the ...
Erik Suchy May 12, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Senator Justin Eichorn May Change Plea in Sex Sting Case
(KNSI) - Former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) is expected to plead guilty to federal charges after getting caught in an underage sex sting last March. Eichorn was hit with on...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 12, 2026

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher. The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025,...
Associated Press May 12, 2026 Unsplash

Nostalgic Eats To Spotlight Classic Childhood Recipes
St. Cloud Area Restaurant Week continues this week with a trip down memory lane. Tuesday is Nostalgic Eats day, featuring specialties and recipes designed to bring back childhood memories. For dirty s...
Erik Suchy May 12, 2026 Unsplash

Stroke Awareness Walk Steps Off Saturday at CentraCare Health Plaza
(KNSI) - May is Stroke Awareness Month, and the Minnesota Stroke Association is marking it with the Strides for Stroke Walk this Saturday in St. Cloud. On-site registration opens at 9:00 a.m. at Centr...
Jake Judd May 12, 2026 Unsplash

St. Cloud Landmark Statue May Relocate Next to Waite Park Rail Museum
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud landmark that has stood at the corner of city hall property since 1939 could be on the move. The St. Cloud Planning Commission is being asked to recommend approval of relocating t...
Jake Judd May 11, 2026 City of St. Cloud

St. Cloud State University To End Long-Running Study Abroad Program
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University has announced it is ending its long-running study abroad program in Alnwick, England. The program allowed students to live and study at Alnwick Castle and engage wi...
Erik Suchy May 11, 2026 St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud Planning Commission takes second look at 40-unit supportive housing project
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Planning Commission will take up Center City Housing's request for a 40-unit permanent supportive housing complex again on Tuesday, after postponing action last month. The Dulut...
Jake Judd May 11, 2026 City of St. Cloud

PWHL postpones Minnesota-Montreal Game 5 out of player safety illness concern
LAVAL, Quebec (AP) - The fifth and deciding game of the PWHL's first-round playoff series between Minnesota and Montreal scheduled for Monday night has been postponed. The league announced Game 5 betw...
Associated Press May 11, 2026 AP Photo/Abbie Parr

League of Women Voters to host St. Cloud program on immigration enforcement impacts
(KNSI) - A public program in St. Cloud this week will examine how recent federal immigration enforcement has affected the local community. The League of Women Voters of St. Cloud Area will host "Depor...
Jake Judd May 11, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News