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St. Cloud Representative Running for Third Term
(KNSI) - Representative Dan Wolgamott kicked off his re-election campaign on Saturday, seeking a third term in office. The lawmaker held a special virtual event with Senator Amy Klobuchar and dozens o...
Jake Judd Nov 15, 2021 Photo By Jake Judd (KNSI News)

President Biden Signs $1T Infrastructure Deal
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden signed his hard-fought $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law Monday before a bipartisan, celebratory crowd on the White House lawn, declaring that the new infu...
Associated Press Nov 15, 2021 President Joe Biden signs the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" during an event on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Patrol: Crash in Iowa Kills Minnesota Woman, Baby
SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa (AP) - A Minnesota woman and her 1-year-old baby died in a crash in northwestern Iowa that also injured four others, including woman's two other children, according to the Iowa State...
Associated Press Nov 15, 2021 Unsplash

Donation to Boys & Girls Clubs Will Help Afterschool Program
(KNSI) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota will be able to provide more academic support thanks to a $15,000 grant. AT&T in Minnesota donated the money. Boys and Girls Club President...
Jake Judd Nov 15, 2021 Photo By Jake Judd (KNSI News)

Attorney General Keith Ellison Announces Re-Election Bid
(KNSI) - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he will be seeking a second term. Ahead of a news conference scheduled for Monday afternoon, a press release announced his official reelection bi...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 15, 2021 Court TV via AP, Pool File

Zebra Mussels Found In Wright County Lake
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says zebra mussels have been found in Waverly Lak. According to the DNR, The Waverly Lake Association contacted them after a property owner found...
Jake Judd Nov 15, 2021 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Nurse: Flu Shot Could Help Avoid COVID-Influenza Double Whammy
(KNSI) - Minnesota recorded its first two influenza-related deaths last week, according to the Department of Health. With cold and flu season here, on top of COVID-19 still being an issue, health care...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 15, 2021 Associated Press

Officials Seek Help to Identify Pregnant Woman Found Dead November 8th
(KNSI) - The Hennepin County Medical Examiner is asking for the public's help to identify the body of a pregnant woman found dead in a Minneapolis home. The woman, whose body was found about 9:00 a.m....
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 15, 2021 Unsplash

Police: 22-Mile Pursuit Ends in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - A man was arrested after allegedly leading law enforcement on a 22-mile chase beginning in Clear Lake and ending in St. Cloud. The Becker Police Department says around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, ...
Jake Judd Nov 13, 2021 KNSI News

Packers’ Aaron Rodgers ‘Has Been Activated’, Set To Play Sunday Vs. Seahawks
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, clearing the way for the reigning MVP to make his return Sunday against the Seattl...
Minnesota Sports News & Coverage from WCCO, CBS MN – WCCO | CBS Minnesota Nov 13, 2021