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Avon Doctor Identified as Victim in Hutchinson Plane Crash
(KNSI) - The pilot of a small plane that crashed near Hutchinson Monday has been identified. The McLeod County Sheriff's Office says 61-year-old Dr. Richard Jolkovsky, of Avon, did not survive injurie...
Jeff McMahon Feb 02, 2022 Unsplash

Sauk Rapids Man Charged With Tax Fraud
(KNSI) - A Sauk Rapids man has been charged by the Ramsey County's Attorney's Office for allegedly cheating on his taxes. The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced John Williams McPherson is charg...
Jeff McMahon Feb 02, 2022 Unsplash

Grants Awarded To WACOSA, ConnectAbility of MN
(KNSI) - Two organizations helping people with disabilities have been awarded a grant from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation's Central Minnesota Special Needs fund. WACOSA in Waite Park was g...
Jake Judd Feb 02, 2022 Photo by Jon Tyson-Unsplash

Police: Previous Dispute Likely Lead Up to Fatal Shooting Outside Richfield School
(KNSI) - Richfield police say a previous dispute between five people is what led up to a fatal shooting outside South Education Center Tuesday afternoon. According to Police Chief Jay Henthorne, there...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 02, 2022 Pixabay

Police Shoot, Kill Man Downtown Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - State agents are investigating Wednesday after a Minneapolis police officer was involved in a shooting downtown. Bureau of Criminal Apprehension spokeswoman Jill Oliveira confirmed ...
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Federal Trial for Three Former Minneapolis Police on Hold Following COVID-19 Diagnosis
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's rights was abruptly suspended Wednesday after one of the defendants tested po...
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Embattled Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson Suspends Re-Election Campaign
(KNSI) - Embattled Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson says he will not be running for re-election this fall. Hutchinson issued a statement Wednesday morning saying that he has had conversations ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 02, 2022 Hennepin County Sheriff's Facebook

Former State Senator Dr. Scott Jensen Emerges as Potential Leading GOP Candidate for Governor
(KNSI) - Former state Senator Scott Jensen emerged as the Republican party's choice to run against DFL incumbent Governor Tim Walz in November. Following a straw poll at Tuesday night's GOP caucuses, ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 02, 2022 Minnesota Senate

Early Voting Available in Sartell on Food and Beverage Tax
(KNSI) - Early voting has started in Sartell to decide the fate of a proposed 1.5% food and beverage tax to be paid by customers of bars, restaurants, and delivery services. Sartell estimates it would...
Jake Judd Feb 02, 2022 Unsplash

Doctor Expected to Testify in Federal Trial of Three Ex-Cops
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A medical doctor from out of state was expected to be among the government's next witnesses as testimony continues in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police office...
Associated Press Feb 02, 2022 Hennepin County Jail via AP Photos