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Minnesota COVID-19 Hospitalizations Top 1,400 Amid Surge
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The number of Minnesota patients hospitalized with COVID-19 has surpassed 1,400 for the first time since last December, before vaccines became available, according to figures re...
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Alexandria Based Minnesota National Guard Unit to Celebrate Homecoming on Sunday
(KNSI) - The Minnesota National Guard says approximately 65 soldiers from an Alexandria based unit are having a homecoming celebration this weekend. The Minnesota National Guard's C Battery, 1st Batta...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 19, 2021 Minnesota National Guard

Minnesota Opens COVID-19 Booster Shots for Everyone Over 18
(KNSI) - The state of Minnesota says it is taking action to get COVID-19 booster vaccines into the arms of people who need or want them. Governor Tim Walz made the announcement Friday afternoon after ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 19, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Marco Donates Thousands to Local School Food Shelves
(KNSI) - Marco Technologies is taking a step toward curbing childhood hunger by donating to five Minnesota school food pantries. Marco announced the results of its recent Give Back 2 School project Fr...
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Skid Steer Loader Heavily Damaged in Friday Morning Fire
(KNSI) - No one was hurt after a skid steer loader fire inside an outbuilding in Albany Township Friday morning. About 8:45, a call came in about the fire. Crews from the Stearns County Sheriff's Offi...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 19, 2021 Stearns County Sheriff's Office

State, Shady's Bar and Grill Settle Pandemic Related Lawsuits
(KNSI) - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Friday that his office settled the lawsuit against Shady's Bar and Grill and one other business that violated or threatened to violate execu...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 19, 2021 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

Turkey Producers Benefiting From Higher Prices This Year
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota farmers who grow about 45 million turkeys annually will benefit from higher prices this year, according to agriculture experts. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture...
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Kyle Rittenhouse Has Been Acquitted on All Charges
(KNSI) - Kyle Rittenhouse has been acquitted on all charges. He was charged with two counts of first-degree reckless homicide - use of a dangerous weapon, two counts of reckless endangerment, and firs...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 19, 2021 Sean Krajacic/The Kenosha News via AP, Pool

Medical Examiner Identifies Pregnant Woman Whose Body Was Found in a Burned Travel Trailer
(KNSI) - The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has identified the pregnant woman whose body was found in a burned out travel trailer earlier this month. Police say 28-year-old Annysa Marie Zierhut was ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 19, 2021 KNSI News

Downtown St. Cloud Stoplight Removed
(KNSI) - The stoplight at 8th Avenue and West St. Germain Street downtown St. Cloud was removed overnight Thursday. In September, the City of St. Cloud asked for public input regarding the stoplight's...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 19, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News