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Diocese of St. Cloud to Host Listening Sessions Regarding Abuse by a Former Priest
(KNSI) - The Diocese of Saint Cloud is conducting a listening tour to address potential sexual abuse by a former area priest. An allegation has been made against Father Arthur Hoppe who began his serv...
Ashley Menzemer May 24, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

First Test in Chase for Open Minnesota Seat in Congress
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A slew of candidates hoping to win the Minnesota congressional seat vacated by the late Rep. Jim Hagedorn get their first test before voters on Tuesday. The winners of Republica...
Associated Press May 24, 2022 AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn

Representative Tama Theis Offers Parting Comments from House Floor
(KNSI) - Representative Tama Theis wrapped up her time in the Minnesota House Monday after five terms in office for District 14A. Theis was elected during a special election in 2013 after Representati...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 24, 2022 Minnesota House of Representatives

Walleye Restrictions Enhanced Through Summer on Lake Mille Lacs
(KNSI) - Already tight regulations on Lake Mille Lacs regarding walleye fishing are about to constrict even further. The Department of Natural Resources measures are meant to protect fingerlings and e...
Ashley Menzemer May 23, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Experts Say A Truck Driver Shortage is Driving Up Prices at Stores
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud trucking company says a shortage of drivers is contributing to higher prices at the store and putting a strain on the supply chain. Vice President of Driver Recruiting at Anderson...
Jake Judd May 23, 2022 Pixabay

Lions Clubs Begin Fundraising Campaign With a "Good Start"
(KNSI) - The kickoff to the inclusive playground project fundraising drive brought in nearly $13,000 on Sunday. Held at the Blue Line Bar in Sartell from 2:00 to 5:00, there was a 50/50 raffle, a gril...
Ashley Menzemer May 23, 2022 Courtesy of Sartell Inclusive Playground Project gofundme page.

Some Hits, Lots of Misses in 2022 Legislative Session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - There were a few hits but lots of misses as the divided Minnesota Legislature blew a deadline for passing a package of tax cuts and new spending using the state's massive budget...
Associated Press May 23, 2022 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Mother Charged With Murder After Her Son's Body was Found in the Trunk of a Car
(KNSI) - The mother of a six-year-old boy who was found murdered Friday morning has officially been charged. Julissa Thaler was charged Monday in Hennepin County with one count of second-degree murder...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 23, 2022 Unsplash

Tri-County Humane Society Fundraiser to be Held at Raising Cane's Tuesday
(KNSI) - Area chicken lovers have a chance to get some chicken and help out the Tri-County Humane Society on Tuesday. Raising Cane's is hosting an all day fundraiser on May 24th to benefit TCHS. All c...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 23, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Eden Valley Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
(KNSI) - A 59-year-old Eden Valley man died after a motorcycle crash near Eden Lake Township on Friday. According to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office, the crash was called in by someone who said th...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 23, 2022 Unsplash