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Saint Cloud Area Local News

Foley Man Charged After Cyber Tip Exposes Child Porn Uploads
(KNSI) - A Foley man is facing felony charges after a cyber tip led investigators to his uploads of child sexual abuse material. According to the criminal complaint, the tip from MediaLab/Kik said a u...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 16, 2026 Unsplash

Statewide Tornado Drills Set for Thursday as Severe Weather Awareness Week Continues
(KNSI) - Thursday marks the centerpiece of Severe Weather Awareness Week across Minnesota, with two statewide tornado drills scheduled to help residents practice their safety plans. The National Weath...
Jake Judd Apr 16, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

SCSU To Host Free Planetarium Concert Featuring Immersive Music by Minnesota Composers
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University will host a free concert in its planetarium on Saturday, April 18th, featuring the ensemble Zeitgeist performing immersive works by Minnesota composers. The concert...
Jake Judd Apr 15, 2026 St. Cloud State University

Controlled Burn Scheduled Near St. Cloud YMCA This Thursday
(KNSI) - City officials are warning residents of a scheduled controlled burn near the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA this Thursday. The fires will be set in the local rain gardens between 7:00 a.m. and 1:...
Jake Judd Apr 15, 2026 KNSI News

St. Cloud Lawmaker Authors Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrency Management at Banks
(KNSI) - St. Cloud area Representative Bernie Perryman has authored a bill to address how banks can safely manage digital currencies, like cryptocurrency, for customers and investors. The Virtual Curr...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 15, 2026 Unsplash

Eleven People Displaced, One Person Hospitalized Following Fire Wednesday Morning in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - An investigation is underway after a house fire in St. Cloud on Wednesday morning left 11 people displaced and one person hospitalized. According to a critical incident report, the call came ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 15, 2026 Unsplash

Sartell Hosts Open House on Mill District Redevelopment Plans
(KNSI) - The City of Sartell is inviting the public to learn about and weigh in on the future of its Mill District at an open house on May 11th. The Mill District is the former site of the Verso Paper...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 15, 2026 August Schwerdfeger, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Resized to 630x420

Moondance Jam in Walker Under New Ownership Group
(KNSI) - A Minnesota company has acquired the iconic Moondance Jam Special Events and Festival Park in Walker, announcing plans to expand and revitalize the property. According to a press release from...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 15, 2026 Unsplash

Gate City Bank Wins First Approval for New Branch in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - Gate City Bank is moving forward with plans to build a new branch on the former St. Cloud Area School District 742 Media Services block along Division Street in St. Cloud. The St. Cloud Plann...
Jake Judd Apr 15, 2026 Unsplash

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Flash Flooding Can Strike Anywhere In Minnesota
(KNSI) - Flooding is the focus on Wednesday as Minnesota's Severe Weather Awareness Week continues, and the National Weather Service is urging residents to take the threat seriously, no matter where t...
Jake Judd Apr 15, 2026 Provided by Morrison County Sheriff's Office