Category Archives: KNSI Local News
Minnesota Legislature Passes Environmental Budget Bill as GOP Lawmakers Stand Down on Preventing Electric Vehicle Push
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Legislature moved forward with an environment budget bill Tuesday after leaders broke a standoff that could have shut down state parks before the Independence Day holi...
Jun 22, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Duluth Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder, Two Additional Felonies in Shooting Death of St. Cloud Professor
(KNSI) - The Duluth man accused of shooting and killing a St. Cloud State University professor on Sunday has been charged with three felonies. The Stearns County Attorney's Office says 45-year-old Jas...
Jun 22, 2021 Stearns County Jail
Representative Dan Wolgamott to Host In-Person Town Hall
(KNSI) - After a year of virtual town hall meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Cloud area Representative Dan Wolgamott is hosting an in-person town hall next week. As the special session wraps ...
Jun 22, 2021
SCTCC Coach Leaving, Taking Over New Program
(KNSI) - After leading St. Cloud Technical and Community College to the College World Series in 2021, the Cyclones Head Coach is leaving. Jason Fischer coached SCTCC for ten years. Last season, Fische...
Jun 22, 2021 Submitted by Alexandria Technical & Community College
St. Cloud Police Chief Addresses Recent Spike in Violent Crime
(KNSI) - A recent spike in crime is keeping many cities - St. Cloud included - on edge. Earlier this month, two women were found shot to death on back to back days. Four people were arrested and charg...
Jun 22, 2021 Unsplash
Suspect In Downtown St. Cloud Shooting Released
(KNSI) - Prosecutors have released a man suspected of shooting a teenager in downtown St. Cloud. According to the Stearns County Attorney's Office, the 25-year-old was let go on Tuesday morning withou...
Jun 22, 2021 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Authorities Discover More Remains From Man Killed in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - More remains from a homicide victim were found Tuesday in Minneapolis, according to police. The remains were found shortly before 7 a.m. near the Mississippi River more than 3 miles...
Jun 22, 2021 Unsplash
With Unexpected Budget Surplus, Minnesota Legislature Passes Bill Featuring $1B in Tax Cuts
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - After a session marked early on by talk of possible tax increases, the Minnesota Legislature was on track Monday to hand out serious tax relief to unemployed workers and businesses....
Jun 22, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Couple Pleads Guilty for Allegedly Beating and Starving Eight Year Old Girl
(KNSI) - A husband and wife accused of beating and starving to death an 8-year-old girl last year have pleaded guilty. Brett and Sarah Hallow admitted in court to beating and starving Autumn Hallow be...
Jun 22, 2021 Sherburne County Sheriff's Office
Mississippi River County Park Closed Tuesday for Prescribed Burn
(KNSI) - Mississippi River County Park-goers will have to avoid the park today as crews perform a prescribed burn. Stearns County Parks says the park is closed on Tuesday, June 22nd. Prescribed burns ...
Jun 22, 2021 KNSI News