Category Archives: KNSI Local News
New COVID-19 Cases in Minnesota, St. Cloud Begin to Creep Up
(KNSI) - After weeks of relatively low COVID-19 cases in Minnesota, new infections are starting to rise. In recent weeks, the state has confirmed roughly 100 new COVID cases each day, but in the last ...
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Minnesota Congressional Candidates Begin Fundraising for 2022 Elections
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The 2022 congressional elections are more than a year away, but some Minnesota representatives who may face competitive races are getting off to an early start. Democratic U.S. Rep,...
Jul 16, 2021 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., right, listens as Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, March 19, 2021. (Chip Somodevilla/Pool via AP)
Walz, Minnesota Senators Seek Drought Aid for Cattle Farmers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz has asked U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to come to the aid of Minnesota livestock producers amid the worsening drought by easing grazing restrictions. Wal...
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Hometown Heroes Assistance Program Passes Helping Firefighters Diagnosed With Physical Illnesses and Emotional Trauma
(KNSI) - Among the many bills signed into law this legislative session was one called the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program, which creates a statewide critical care policy for Minnesota firefighters ...
Jul 16, 2021 MNFire
Public Art Sculpture Revealed to Commemorate Paramount Theater's 100th Anniversary
(KNSI) - As you walk or drive down East St. Germain Street, you may notice a new sculpture outside the Paramount Theater. The sculpture, dubbed "Write On," looks just like a pencil. It's made of steel...
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Lane, Road Closures Coming to St. Cloud Next Week
(KNSI) - Next week, St. Cloud drivers might have to take some detours as road work temporarily shuts down some lanes and street sections. Starting Monday, road work on 33rd Street South will close off...
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Juvenile Runaways Lead Meeker County Sheriff's Deputies on Early Morning Chase
(KNSI) - Two juvenile runaways are awaiting criminal charges after allegedly running from police in a stolen vehicle early Thursday morning. The Meeker County Sheriff's Office says about 1:00; a deput...
Jul 16, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
St. Cloud Man Arrested on Federal Weapons Charge Pleads Guilty
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud man has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of possessing a machine gun. 27-year-old Michael Paul Dahlager was arrested earlier this year after he allegedly told a confidential inf...
Jul 15, 2021 Sherburne County Jail
Executive Order Strengthens the Century Old Packers and Stockyards Act
(KNSI) - Cattle farmers asking for a fair shake when it comes to market share are getting a boost from the federal government due to a new executive order. As part of strengthening the enforcement of ...
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Gov. Tim Walz Restricts LGBTQ Conversion Therapy Via Executive Order
(KNSI) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Thursday morning that restricts the use of conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth. Executive Order 21-25 directs the Minnesota Department of Heal...
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