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Minnesota to Finish Fiscal Year 2021 Stronger Than Expected
(KNSI) - Minnesota is set to finish its fiscal year with a higher budget surplus than expected. The Minnesota Management and Budget Office released its Revenue and Economic Update on Monday, showing t...
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Masks, Social Distancing Still Required at St. Cloud VA
(KNSI) - Mask wearing and other COVID-19 protocols remain in place at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs St. Cloud VA Medical Center. Walk-in services are still minimal, and the VA requires visit...
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Clear Lake Man Injured in ATV Crash Sunday
(KNSI) - A Clear Lake man was injured in an ATV crash in Morrison County Sunday afternoon. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says it responded to the ATV crash along the Soo Line Trail about four m...
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Widespread Rain in Central, Southern Minnesota Wednesday Could Put Dent in Drought Conditions
(KNSI) - Some parts of Minnesota will see some relief from this summer's drought conditions as rain moves in Wednesday. St. Cloud is projected to see half an inch to an inch of rainfall that day, whil...
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Three Hurt Near Sauk Centre After Shotgun Accidentally Fires Toward Ground Saturday Afternoon
(KNSI) - One adult and two children are recovering from injuries after an accidental firearm discharge Saturday afternoon. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to the 36000 bloc...
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Paramount Theater Announces Fall Season Lineup
(KNSI) - After 15 months of being shuttered due to COVID-19, the Paramount Theater is reopening for performances this fall. The season begins on September 24th with the annual Autumn Moon fundraiser, ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jul 12, 2021 Jake Judd/KNSI News

COVID-19 Audit Sought by Minnesota Lawmakers Looks Doubtful
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's independent legislative auditor says he doesn't have the resources to satisfy a request by lawmakers for a comprehensive study of the state's COVID-19 response. Legi...
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Missing St. Paul Woman Found Dead
(KNSI) - The search for a 91-year-old woman who went missing Friday morning has come to a sad end. Shoua Lee left her home in the North End neighborhood in St. Paul about 6:15. Her family and police s...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jul 12, 2021 St. Paul Police

Minneapolis Police Chief Says "Enough is Enough" After Three Year Old Boy Was Shot Friday Night
(KNSI) - Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo says he is concerned about what he called an "epidemic" of gun violence around the city. Over the weekend, a three-year-old boy was seriously injure...
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St. Cloud Man Seriously Injured in Highway 10 Crash
(KNSI) - A 19-year-old St. Cloud man was seriously injured in a crash on Highway 10 Sunday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says Andrew Michael O'Hara was going west on Highway 10 near Joplin Str...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jul 12, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News