Category Archives: KNSI Local News
Filing Opens Today for Central Minnesota City, County, and School Board Races
(KNSI) - Election season is officially underway. Tuesday, May 19th, is the first day candidates can file for city, county, and school board races across central Minnesota. The filing period closes Jun...
May 19, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Munson Township Bus Crash Under Investigation, Minor Injuries Reported
(KNSI) - Stearns County authorities are investigating a traffic crash that occurred Monday afternoon in Munson Township. Police and emergency personnel responded to reports of a crash involving a scho...
May 19, 2026 Unsplash
Boating Season Is Here, But DNR Says Be Mindful Of Weather And Water Hazards
(KNSI) - With temperatures steadily rising, boaters are eager to get their crafts out on the water. However, before leaving the dock, they should be aware of several important safety tips. Lisa Dugan ...
May 19, 2026 Unsplash
Sauk Rapids Woman Killed in Motorcycle Accident Saturday Afternoon
(KNSI) - A 27-year-old Sauk Rapids woman is dead after a motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon in Sauk Rapids Township. According to the Benton County Sheriff's Office, the call came in at 12:35 for ...
May 19, 2026 Unsplash
St. Joseph Considers Moratoriums on Data Centers, Apartment Development
(KNSI) - The city of St. Joseph is considering moratoriums on the development of data centers and additional apartment complexes. Data centers have become a hot topic recently, driven by the explosion...
May 19, 2026 City of St. Joseph Facebook
St. Cloud Heritage Commission Honors Century Home, Three Downtown Restorations
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Heritage Preservation Commission has announced this year's Century Homes and Heritage Preservation Award recipients, honoring one homeowner and three downtown restoration projec...
May 19, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
St. Cloud Council Approves Granite Monuments for 33rd Street Roundabouts
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud City Council has approved building granite monuments at two roundabouts along 33rd Street South. The 6-1 vote authorizes stone features at the roundabouts at 33rd Street South a...
May 19, 2026 City of St. Cloud
St. Cloud City Council Again Delays Vote on Building Permit Fee Hikes
(KNSI) - For the second time, the St. Cloud City Council has delayed a final decision on a sweeping package of building permit fee increases. The council voted 5-2 Monday night to postpone the vote un...
May 19, 2026
MnDOT Updates St. Cloud Council on Highway 10 Studies, Safety Concerns Drive Potential Changes
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud City Council got an update Monday afternoon on two Minnesota Department of Transportation studies examining Highway 10, with safety concerns at two intersections driving much of...
May 19, 2026 Jake Judd (KNSI News)
Sales Tax for St. Cloud YMCA Aquatics Center Dies at Capitol
(KNSI) - A proposed sales tax to help fund an outdoor aquatics center at the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA failed to make it out of the Minnesota Legislature. In January, the St. Cloud City Council appro...
May 18, 2026 St. Cloud Area YMCA