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Holy Cross School in Marty to Close
(KNSI) - An announcement parents, parishioners, and staff knew had been coming for months was made official on Saturday, May 1st. Holy Cross School in Marty will close at the end of the 2020-2021 scho...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 01, 2021 Unsplash

Red Flag Warning Issued for Saturday, May 1st
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for a large portion of central and western Minnesota. The red flag warning is in effect until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1st. Temperatu...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 01, 2021 National Weather Service

Waite Park American Legion Closed
(KNSI) - The American Legion in Waite Park is closing its building. Friday was the last time people could enjoy a drink or a meal inside the Silver Star Legion Post 428, located at 17 2nd Avenue North...
Jake Judd Apr 30, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz (KNSI News)

Paramount Center for the Arts Commissions Sculptor for New Installation Outside Theatre
(KNSI) - As part of its celebration of the Paramount Theatre's 100th anniversary, the Paramount Center for the Arts is commissioning a Minnesota sculptor to create a new art installation outside the t...
Dene Dryden Apr 30, 2021 Jake Judd/KNSI News

State Ag Department Earns $3.5 Million for Irrigation Conservation Project in Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has earned $3.5 million from the federal government to put toward a five-year project focused on implementing conservation measures on irrigated farmla...
Dene Dryden Apr 30, 2021 Photo by Hossam M. Omar on Unsplash

Aviation Club Offering Free Plane Rides to Kids
UPDATED: 11:00 A.M. All slots for the May 15th Young Eagles Flight Rally are full. The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 551 will host another rally in September. (KNSI) - A St. Cloud area air...
Jake Judd Apr 30, 2021 Submitted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 551

Driver Charged With Killing Man, Dog
(KNSI) - A Delano man has been charged after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian and his dog while racing in a Twin Cities suburb. According to the Criminal Complaint, 19-year-old Jack Henry B...
Jake Judd Apr 30, 2021 Hennepin County Jail

SCPD Collecting Candy Donations for Eid al-Fitr Gift Bags for Children
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Police Department says its Community Engagement Cop House Unit will partner with two other organizations to put together Eid al-Fitr candy bags for children. In coordination wit...
Dene Dryden Apr 30, 2021 Photo by Vinicius "amnx" Amano on Unsplash

Faith Leaders Keeping Pressure on Lawmakers to Pass Police Reform Legislation
(KNSI) - Faith leaders in Minnesota are keeping pressure on lawmakers to pass police reform legislation following the Derek Chauvin verdict and the police killing of Daunte Wright. Earlier this month,...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 30, 2021 Unsplash

Artisan Fair Coming to St. Cloud This Weekend
(KNSI) - A statewide artisan goods fair is coming up this weekend in St. Cloud. The Minnesota Artisan Fair by Midwest Handmade will be held at the River's Edge Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....
Dene Dryden Apr 30, 2021 Photo by Koto Kyoto on Unsplash