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Saint Cloud Area Local News

Feel the Love and Win $300
(KNSI) - In February, you could win a $300 prize package just by exploring local communities. St. Cloud, St. Joseph, and Little Falls have teamed up for Feel The Love February. Plan a getaway online, ...
Jeff McMahon Jan 26, 2022

Sauk Rapids Police Department K9 Thunder Has Died
(KNSI) - The Sauk Rapids Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 Thunder. According to the department's Facebook page, K9 Thunder died on Saturday afternoon surrounded by his human partner Sergea...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jan 26, 2022 Sauk Rapids Police Department Facebook

New Video Helps Minnesotans With Insulin
(KNSI) - A new video produced by MNsure tells the story of a mother who lost her son because of the high cost of insulin. In the video, titled "The Alec Smith Story", Nichole Smith-Holt urges Minnesot...
Jeff McMahon Jan 26, 2022

St. Cloud Man Killed in Crash on Highway 10
Originally posted 8:38 a.m. January 26th, 2022 Updated 9:39 a.m. January 22nd, 2022 (KNSI) - A 41-year-old St. Cloud man has died after a crash in Rice. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happe...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jan 26, 2022 Unsplash

Political Season Kicks Off With Caucuses Next Week
(KNSI) - Republicans and Democrats are getting ready to pick delegates and other officials to help elect candidates to run for public office in the St. Cloud area. District 14, which includes St. Clou...
Jake Judd Jan 26, 2022 KNSI News

Snowmobile Found Burned and Abandoned on Little Rock Lake
(KNSI) - The Benton County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find out who left a snowmobile, torched almost beyond recognition, abandoned on Little Rock Lake. According to a press re...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jan 26, 2022 Benton County Sheriff's Office

Weather Related Announcements for Wednesday, Januaury 26th
(KNSI) - Here are your weather-related announcements for Wednesday, January 26th Updated at 5:52 a.m. Albany Public Schools - Two hours late. Annandale Public Schools - Two hours late. No morning pres...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jan 26, 2022 Unsplash

Wildlife Groups Sue Agencies Over Assessment on PolyMet Mine
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A proposed copper-nickel mine in northern Minnesota is facing more legal action. A lawsuit filed Tuesday by several environmental organizations alleges that the PolyMet Mining Corp....
Associated Press Jan 25, 2022 AP Photo/Steve Karnowski, File

Central MN Lawmaker Won't Support Gun Control Bill
(KNSI) - A central Minnesota lawmaker says he won't support a gun control bill introduced by Democrats this week. State Representative Paul Novotny, R-Elk River, says House File 2705 'Firearn Safety A...
Jake Judd Jan 25, 2022 Pixabay

Fire Causes Sartell Middle School to be Evacuated
(KNSI) - Part of Sartell Middle School was temporarily evacuated due to a fire. Firefighters responded around 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday. All students and staff are safe. According to District 748 official...
Jake Judd Jan 25, 2022 Sartell Fire Department Facebook