Man Convicted of Murdering Coworker Sentenced To Life In Prison
(KNSI) - A man convicted of killing a coworker who had spurned his advances in October 2022 has been sentenced to life without parole. A grand jury in Benton County elevated the murder charge against Michael Jordan Carpenter to first-degree murder in...
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Festi-Fall Marks Second Year Saturday the 21st and Sunday the 22nd
(KNSI) - St. Cloud's Festi-Fall is expanding in its second year, bringing the fun to both sides of the Mississippi River. The two-day event will feature downtown St. Cloud on Saturday, September 21st and the east side on Sunday, September 22nd. Handy...
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Two St. Cloud Organizations Awarded Grants From Minnesota Board on Aging
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Board on Aging included two St. Cloud organizations in annual grant funding to help fight dementia. The awards totaled $4.4 million statewide, boosted this year by one-time funding for respite care. Because of this emphasis, A ...
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Summer Enforcement in Minnesota Leads to Over 68,000 Tickets, Highlighting Alarming Speed and DWI Trends
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Public Safety issued over 68,000 tickets during the summer Click-It or Ticket campaign. Between May 1st and September 2nd, law enforcement from 259 agencies across the state cited drivers for speed. During the fou...
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Three Central Minnesota Schools Shine in Forbes' 2024 Top Colleges Rankings
(KNSI) - Three central Minnesota schools made the grade, and then some, in the latest Forbes higher education rankings. St. Cloud State University, Saint John's University and the College of Saint Benedict earned a coveted spot on the list of America...
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A Friday Evening With Good Food and Good Friends? "Wine Knot"
(KNSI) - Wine Knot is a week away and is the perfect ladies' night out. Leighton Media Executive Director of Events Cole Erie tells KNSI News organizers are stressing a local focus, from the vendors and pop-up shops to the appetizers and drinks. &quo...
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Crew Car Wash Fundraiser Benefitting Catholic Charities
(KNSI) - Crew Car Wash is coming clean in support of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud. For the rest of September, half of the proceeds go to Catholic Charities if you buy the Basic, Basic+, or Ultimate Wash through a specialized fundrai...
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Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation Will Celebrate Local Heroes With Awards
(KNSI) - The Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation has selected the winners of this year's Public Safety Awards. The Freeport Fire and Rescue Department will receive the Department of the Year Award. Freeport Mayor Mike Eveslage nominated it for...
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St. Cloud Walk to End Alzheimer's is Set for Saturday, September 21st
(KNSI) - Hundreds are expected to take a Saturday stroll around Lake George for the annual St. Cloud Walk to End Alzheimer's. Walk manager Josh Halicke called the event essential to finding a cure. "It's really an important fundraiser to support...
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CentraCare Opens Appointments for Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines
(KNSI) - Starting now, residents can make an appointment to get protected from seasonal sickness. CentraCare is scheduling the flu and COVID-19 vaccines for everyone six months and older. Medical experts say getting vaccinated is the best way to prot...
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