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Richmond Man Seriously Injured in a Fireworks Mishap
(KNSI) - A 31-year-old Richmond man was seriously injured in a fireworks mishap Wednesday night. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says they were called to Munson Township about 7:45. When crews fro...
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Minnesota Man Wanted for Fatal Shooting Arrested in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - A man wanted for a fatal shooting in Minnesota has been arrested in South Dakota, according to sheriff's officials. The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office said the 18-year-old ...
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Flights From St. Cloud to Destin Fort Walton Florida Canceled for the Remainder of the Season
(KNSI) - Vacationers in the St. Cloud area who were hoping to head for the sandy beaches of Destin, Florida, are out of luck. The St. Cloud Regional Airport says all Allegiant Airlines flights from St...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jul 09, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Central Minnesota Farmers At Critical Point, Rain Needed Before It's Too Late
(KNSI) - Farmers across Central Minnesota need rain now before it's too late. Almost all of Minnesota is experiencing moderate to severe drought this year. University of Minnesota Regional Extension E...
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Stearns History Museum Hosts WWII Event This Weekend
(KNSI) - Step back in time at the Stearns History Museum this weekend and experience the homefront during World War II. Home: A World War II Experience and At Ease: A World War II Evening will occur o...
Jake Judd Jul 08, 2021 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

Judge is Asked to Change 'Trauma' Wording in Chauvin Memo
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Prosecutors have asked the judge who handled former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin's murder trial in George Floyd's death to rewrite his sentencing order to delete suggest...
Associated Press Jul 08, 2021 Court TV, via AP, Pool

First Responders Honored For Saving A woman's Life On Easter
(KNSI) - Benton County honored eight people who worked to save the life of a woman on Easter Morning. During this week's board of commissioner's meeting, Dispatcher Lindsay Davis, Benton County Sherif...
Jake Judd Jul 08, 2021 Benton County Sheriff's Office

St. Cloud Area, State of Minnesota See Bump in New Business Filings During Pandemic
(KNSI) - New business filings are up amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the St. Cloud area and across Minnesota. In 2020, the Minnesota Secretary of State's office recorded 47,464 new business filings for ...
Dene Dryden Jul 08, 2021 Photo by Lagos Techie on Unsplash

Gas Station Fire Near Buckman Under Investigation
(KNSI) - A gas station fire near Buckman is under investigation by the Minnesota Fire Marshal's office. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says firefighters were called to the Trails Edge Food and F...
Jake Judd Jul 08, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Three St. Cloud Police Officers Hurt While Arresting Fugitive
(KNSI) - Three St. Cloud Police Officers suffered minor injuries while arresting a wanted fugitive. Officers from Saint Cloud Police Department's Community Response Team and Waite Park Police Departme...
Jake Judd Jul 08, 2021 KNSI News