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Jurors at Kim Potter Trial Resume Work Wednesday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jurors in the trial of a suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Black motorist Daunte Wright began their third day of deliberations Wednesday, after a question to t...
Associated Press Dec 22, 2021 Hennepin County

Funeral Expense Help Available for Families Who Lose a Loved One to COVID-19
(KNSI) - Families who have lost a loved one to COVID-19 can apply for funeral benefits through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA's COVID Funeral Assistance website will pay up to $9000 for...
Jennifer Lewerenz Dec 22, 2021 Unsplash

Two Men Hurt After SUV Hit By Train
(KNSI) - An SUV was hit by a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train injuring two men. The accident was reported around 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday in Otter Tail County near Perham. The sheriff's office says a 20...
Jake Judd Dec 22, 2021 Unsplash

Man Charged After Allegedly Stealing Credit Cards and Ringing Up Thousands in Fraudulent Transactions
(KNSI) - A 19-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly stealing credit cards, ringing up thousands in fraudulent transactions, and giving false information to police. According to the criminal comp...
Jennifer Lewerenz Dec 22, 2021 Stearns County Jail

Man Sentenced for Child Porn
(KNSI) - A convicted sex offender from Isanti County has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. Russell James Anderson-Baldwin pleaded guilty in federal court to...
Jake Judd Dec 21, 2021 Unsplash

Jurors in Kim Potter Trial Ask About Not Reaching Verdict
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jurors weighing the case of the suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Black motorist Daunte Wright asked the judge after a full day of deliberations Tuesday what t...
Associated Press Dec 21, 2021 Court TV, via AP, Pool
79-Year-Old Dies In One Vehicle Crash Near Foley
(KNSI) - The Minnesota State Patrol says a 79-year-old Princeton man is dead after hitting a tree on Highway 95 in Benton County. According to a crash report from the state patrol, just after 11:00 Tu...
Jeff McMahon Dec 21, 2021

Governor Walz Establishes Council on Justice Reinvestment
(KNSI) - Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz established the Governor's Council on Justice Reinvestment. The Council seeks to improve community supervision outcomes and increase the likelihood of success for p...
Jeff McMahon Dec 21, 2021 Unsplash

Road Project to Add 110 Jobs in Monticello
(KNSI) - A Central Minnesota community is one of eight to get a portion of $18 million to improve roadways that support economic growth. Monticello was awarded $469,000 to improve the Highway 25/Broad...
Jake Judd Dec 21, 2021 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

Area Ski Trail Conditions Updated
(KNSI) - Sterns County parks have updated their winter ski trails report. The Quarry Park, Warner Lake, Mississippi River, and Kraemer Lake-Wildwood trails have been groomed and packed, but there isn'...
Jeff McMahon Dec 21, 2021 Unsplash