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Peacock Enclosure at Munsinger and Clemens Gardens to be Upgraded
(KNSI) - The peacocks at the Munsinger and Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud will be getting a new enclosure thanks to an initiative with the Central Minnesota Community Foundation. A press release from th...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 26, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Man Accused of Attacking ER Nurse at St. Cloud Hospital
(KNSI) - A southern Minnesota man is being charged with assault after allegedly attacking an ER nurse at St. Cloud Hospital. Sunday, police say they were called to the hospital after 26-year-old Steph...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 26, 2021 Stearns County Jail

One of Two Men Charged After Allegedly Robbing and Pistol Whipping a Woman Pleads Guilty
(KNSI) - One of two men accused of forcing their way into a home, pistol-whipping the woman who lived there, and stealing her purse has pleaded guilty. According to the criminal complaint, 24-year-old...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 26, 2021 Stearns County Jail

Hennepin County Judge Releasing Chauvin Juror Names November 1st
(KNSI) - The names of 15 jurors and alternates who sat in the courtroom during the Derek Chauvin trial will become public next week. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill signed an order Monday to make t...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 26, 2021 Court TV, via AP, Pool

Traffic Light To Be Removed in Downtown St. Cloud, Replaced with Four-Way Stop
(KNSI) - A traffic light will be removed in downtown St. Cloud and replaced with a four-way stop. During Monday's meeting, St. Cloud's city council approved the change at 8th Avenue and West St. Germa...
Jake Judd Oct 26, 2021 Pixabay

St. Cloud Approves Highbanks Project
(KNSI) - St. Cloud has approved a developer leveling the old city hall and turning the property into a commercial building. The council approved rezoning the lot at 2nd Street South and 5th Avenue Sou...
Jake Judd Oct 25, 2021 City of St. Cloud/JLG Architects

St. Cloud Purchases Clark Field
(KNSI) - St. Cloud has purchased Clark Field for $1 from District 742. The St. Cloud City Council unanimously approved buying the field during Monday's city council meeting. Mayor Dave Kleis says St. ...
Jake Judd Oct 25, 2021 Friends of Clark Field Facebook

St. Cloud Proposes Phasing In Fee Increases to Enterprise Funds
(KNSI) - Sewer and garbage service will cost St. Cloud residents a little more starting in 2022. On Monday, St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis gave the public its first look at proposed changes to St. Cloud's...
Jake Judd Oct 25, 2021 Unsplash

Sartell Seeking Food and Beverage Tax, Special Election In February
(KNSI) - The Sartell City Council unanimously approved a special election to vote on a 1.5% sales tax for food and beverages sold in the city. Sartell officials say the sales tax would be added to foo...
Jake Judd Oct 25, 2021 City of Sartell Facebook

Experts Give Tips on Keeping Pets Safe During Halloween
(KNSI) - Halloween can be a lot of fun for kids but creates issues that could get your pet sick. Halloween is Sunday and that means Trick-or-Treaters in most neighborhoods are looking for candy. But, ...
Jake Judd Oct 25, 2021 Pixabay