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Bannon Indicted on Contempt Charges for Defying 1/6 Subpoena
MARKS, Miss. (AP) - Steve Bannon, a longtime ally to former President Donald Trump, was indicted Friday on two counts of contempt of Congress after he defied a congressional subpoena from the House co...
Associated Press Nov 12, 2021 (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Snow and Ice Cited in NE Minnesota Crash That Killed 2
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - Wintry weather carrying strong winds gusts, snow and icy conditions may have contributed to a highway crash in northeastern Minnesota that killed a woman and an 11-year-old boy. T...
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Three Area Non Profits Receive Grant Funding from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
(KNSI) - Three area non-profits have received grants from the Small Business Partnership Grant Program. The grants are through the Department of Employment and Economic Development. They are given to ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 12, 2021 Unsplash

Court Advisory Committee to Discuss More Video Coverage of Criminal Proceedings
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A state court advisory committee meets Friday to discuss whether to allow more video coverage of criminal proceedings in Minnesota. Chief Justice Lorie Gildea directed the panel...
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CentraCare Pleading With The Community for Help
(KNSI) - CentraCare and Carris Health have filled their medical facilities, and they're asking anyone with health care experience to join them. The health care providers say the pandemic is not over, ...
Jake Judd Nov 12, 2021 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Belgrade Man Killed in Thursday Morning Crash
(KNSI) - One person has died after a crash Thursday morning. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says a 911 call came in about 6:50 about a single-vehicle crash on County Road 195 in Zion Township. Th...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 12, 2021 Unsplash

Tri-County Humane Society Raises More 47K at Mardi Paws Event
(KNSI) - The Tri-County Humane Society's 33rd annual Companion Walk for the Animals was a success and raised more than $47,000, according to officials. This year's theme was Mardi Paws. The fundraiser...
Jake Judd Nov 11, 2021 From the Tri-County Humane Society

Mom & Son Superhero Party Saturday
(KNSI) - The Mom & Son Superhero Party is this weekend in Sartell. Leighton Broadcasting Events Coordinator Tara Traut says it's an event that lets everyone dress up. "Usually, the kids come in th...
Jake Judd Nov 11, 2021 Leighton Media

Library System Going Fine Free in 2022
(KNSI) - The Great River Regional Library is going fines-free starting in 2022. According to the library, no fines will accrue on overdue items at all 33 library locations. The library says it's colle...
Associated Press Nov 11, 2021 Photo by Jake Judd KNSI News

Ahead of Heating Utility Rate Hikes, Residents Encouraged to Seek Weatherization Programs
(KNSI) - With most major utilities asking for a rate increase starting next year, weatherization and learning where your house is leaking precious heat can be a major benefit to your pocketbook. Feder...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 11, 2021 Unsplash