May 13th Marks National Police Week
(KNSI) - Thousands of law enforcement officers will descend on Washington, D.C. this week to mark National Police Week. John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week it falls in as Police Week....
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Minnesota unfurls new state flag atop the capitol for the first time Saturday
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) - Minnesota officially unfurled its new state flag atop the capitol for the first time Saturday on statehood day. The new flag and accompanying state seal were adopted to replace an old design that Native Americans said remin...
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Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
NEW YORK (AP) - Target confirmed Friday that it won't carry Pride Month merchandise at all stores in June after the discount retailer experienced a backlash and lower sales over its collection honoring LGBTQ+ communities. Target, which operates rough...
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St. Cloud's Spectacular Munsinger and Clemens Gardens Blooms with 100,000 Reasons to Visit
(KNSI) - The award-winning Munsinger and Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud has 100,000 reasons for people to grow to love them. That's how many types of annuals, tulips, roses, perennials, shrubs, and other flowers and plants make up the city's top touris...
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Minnesota Legislature Racing Against Time to Wrap Up 2024 Session
(KNSI) - The clock is ticking for the Minnesota State Legislature to finish its business for the 2024 session. Yet to be nailed down is the Capital Improvement Plan, also known as the Bonding Bill. It is a package of funding bills for local infrastru...
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USDA and HHS Unveil Plan to Combat Avian Influenza Outbreak in Dairy Cattle
(KNSI) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services announced a plan to address the recent highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in dairy cattle. The plan focuses on preventing the spread of the virus, pro...
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Crew Carwash Raises $27,000 for Gillette Children's Hospital in Two-Day Fundraiser
(KNSI) - Getting cars sparkly clean helped children in need during last month's Crew Carwash fundraiser for Minnesota's Gillette Children's Hospital. The car wash's four locations in St. Cloud, Maple Grove, Wayzata and West St. Paul teamed up to rais...
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AAA Says Memorial Day Travel Will Be Near Record
(KNSI) - The American Automobile Association expects Memorial Day weekend traffic to near the 2005 record later this month, with 43.8 million travelers visiting at least 50 miles from home. The prediction is a 4% increase over last year. Over 38 mill...
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Controlled demolition at Baltimore bridge collapse site on track
Crews are on track to conduct a controlled demolition of the largest remaining steel span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts around the edge of its record
U.S. stocks are drifting around the edge of their record heights
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