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Four People Face Riot Charges Connected To Downtown St. Cloud Shooting, Fight
(KNSI) - Four people have been charged with rioting after a shooting in downtown St. Cloud that left a 17-year-old wounded. According to court records, 30-year-old Ashley Marie Katzmarek, 25-year-old ...
Jake Judd Jun 28, 2021 KNSI News

Simulated Nuclear Incident Drill Scheduled for Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Tuesday
(KNSI) - People around the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant may notice extra activity Tuesday, June 29th as emergency crews respond to a simulated emergency. Minnesota Department of Public Safety, ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 28, 2021 Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Governor Walz Announces Executive Action on Community Safety and Police Reform
(KNSI) - Governor Tim Walz Monday announced executive action on community safety and police reform. The governor will direct $15 million from the American Rescue Plan Act toward community violence pre...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 28, 2021 Office of Governor Tim Walz

St. Cloud Human Rights Committee and St. Cloud Police Department Holding Annual Community Policing Agreement
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Regional Human Rights Committee and the St. Cloud Police Department are hosting their annual joint meeting regarding the St. Cloud Community Policing Agreement next month. Durin...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 28, 2021 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Cloud Rox Give Five Students Help for College
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud baseball team's foundation awarded scholarships to five students headed to college. The St. Cloud Rox Project S.A.V.E. Foundation awarded $10,000 in student scholarships on June 2...
Jake Judd Jun 28, 2021 Submitted by Rox Project S.A.V.E Foundation

Central Minnesota Community Foundation Selects Next Executive Director
(KNSI) - The Central Minnesota Community Foundation has selected its next executive director. Greta Stark-Kraker has been with the foundation for almost 20 years, starting out as an administrative ass...
Dene Dryden Jun 28, 2021 Central Minnesota Community Foundation

Walz, Legislature Make Progress on State Budget Bills Over Weekend
(KNSI) - The deadline to prevent a state government shutdown looms this week as Minnesota lawmakers make some progress over the weekend in advancing the state's next two-year budget. On Saturday, Gov....
Dene Dryden Jun 28, 2021 Pixabay

Minnesota United Player Accused of Racial Abuse Toward Opponent
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Major League Soccer is investigating allegations of racial abuse directed at Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Chara. Timbers coach Giovanni Savarese said after Portland's 1-0 lo...
Associated Press Jun 28, 2021 Minnesota United players celebrate a goal against the Colorado Rapids in an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/Bart Young)

Tips, Information About Child Shootings in Minneapolis Lagging
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Tips and information on the shooting of a 10-year-old Minneapolis boy who was seriously wounded nearly two months ago are lagging, Minneapolis police said Sunday. Ladavionne Garrett...
Associated Press Jun 28, 2021 GoFundMe

St. Cloud Lawyer Talks About What's Next For Derek Chauvin
(KNSI) - What's next for Derek Chauvin now that he's been sentenced for the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Judge Peter Cahill ruled against a new trial shortly before sentencing the former Min...
Jake Judd Jun 27, 2021 Minnesota Department of Corrections