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Minnesota Senate Passes Bill Recognizing Secret War Veterans, Expanding Guard Cemetery Benefits
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Senate passed a veterans policy bill extending recognition to two groups of service members. The bill, authored by St. Cloud-area Senator Aric Putnam, formally recognizes Specia...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 23, 2026 Unsplash

Sauk Rapids Man Airlifted Following Wednesday Afternoon Motorcycle Crash
(KNSI) - A Sauk Rapids man was airlifted to CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital following a crash involving a motorcycle and a tractor Tuesday afternoon in Morrison County. The Morrison County Sheriff's Off...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 23, 2026 Unsplash

Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections
Three congressional candidates wagered on the outcome of their own elections on Kalshi, according to the prediction market, which said Wednesday that it fined and suspended the men from their platform...
Associated Press Apr 23, 2026 Unsplash

Residents Weigh in on Vision for St. Cloud's Downtown Future
(KNSI) - St. Cloud residents got their first in-person look Wednesday evening at the city's draft downtown plan, viewing 16 renderings that lay out a vision for what key downtown sites could become in...
Jake Judd Apr 22, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Foley City Hall Cutting Friday Hours Starting May 1st
(KNSI) - Foley City Hall will begin closing its administrative offices to the public early on Fridays starting May 1st. The City Council approved shutting the walk-up window at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays. P...
Jake Judd Apr 22, 2026 City of Foley Facebook

Stump Removal to Cause Intermittent Closures on Kilian Boulevard Thursday
(KNSI) - A stretch of Kilian Boulevard in St. Cloud will see intermittent traffic closures on Thursday as crews work to remove tree stumps. The City of St. Cloud says the closures will take place betw...
Jake Judd Apr 22, 2026 Stearns County

Metro Bus Drivers Saddle Up for 37th Annual Local Roadeo
(KNSI) - Forget horsepower. The real cowboys of central Minnesota drive something with a lot more seats. Metro Bus Operators will trade their regular routes for an orange-cone obstacle course on Thurs...
Jake Judd Apr 22, 2026 St. Cloud Metro Bus

Coffee with a Cop Returns to Waite Park May 5th
(KNSI) - Waite Park residents will have the chance to meet local officers over a free cup of coffee next week. The Waite Park Police Department is holding a Coffee with a Cop event on Tuesday, May 5th...
Jake Judd Apr 22, 2026 Unsplash

Missing 14-Year-Old With Ties To Benton County Found Safe
(KNSI) - The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office has canceled an alert for a missing 14-year-old girl who authorities had said could be in Benton County. Peyton Knudsen has been located safe, the sheriff'...
Jake Judd Apr 22, 2026 Minnesota BCA

Sauk Rapids, Waite Park Police Hosting DEA Drug Take Back Day Saturday
(KNSI) - The Sauk Rapids Police Department and ARXG are partnering to host the Drug Enforcement Administration's 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p....
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 22, 2026 Unsplash