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Crew Carwash in St. Cloud Hosts Annual Fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters
(KNSI) – Get your car spiffy and shiny while supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota. Crew Carwash in St. Cloud is holding its 15th annual Crew for Kids Fundraiser on Saturday. From 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 50% of every Ultimate Car Wash sale will support BBBS’s programs and mission. Donations will also be accepted.
Gateway Fiber continues expansion efforts in metro Minneapolis
Gateway Fiber has announced the latest continuation of their expansion efforts in metro Minneapolis. Gateway Fiber has announced the beginning of construction on a fiber network expansion to yet another Minnesota community. The announcement released this week detailed Gateway’s construction efforts in Plymouth, Minnesota, a community of more than 80,000...
St. Cloud Residents Invited to Neighborhood Kickoff Meeting July 31st
(KNSI) — St. Cloud residents are invited to a neighborhood kickoff meeting later this month. Coming up on July 31st, residents can meet with community stakeholders to discuss strengths, assets and challenges. There will also be a discussion surrounding how everyone can help create positive change. The event is...
St. Cloud City Council approves business improvement district to attract new workers
ST. CLOUD — Downtown St. Cloud property owners took matters to revitalize the neighborhood into their own hands, asking city council for permission to create a business improvement district in hopes of increasing their own property taxes to pay for improvements. The St. Cloud City Council on Monday took the first step in granting their wishes by unanimously approving establishing the district for five years, which will now undergo a public hearing to implement the tax. The...
Father charged in double-fatal ATV incident involving 10-year-olds
AFTON, Minn. — An Afton man is charged with manslaughter and child endangerment in connection with an ATV rollover that killed his daughter and her friend in April 2023. A criminal complaint filed in Washington County details the allegations against 54-year-old Lance Alan Koeckeritz, who faces four felony counts in the fatal crash, which took place on the defendant's property in Afton.
Details Released on Recent Fatal Traffic Crash in Elk River
We now have more details on a fatal traffic crash that happened Friday afternoon in the City of Elk River. The State Patrol reports that around 3:30 PM Friday, a BMW model X6 SUV was eastbound on Highway 10 in Elk River, while a Kia Soul was westbound on Highway 10, and was making a left turn onto Gary Street when the vehicles collided in the intersection.
Minnesota school settles with professor who was fired for showing image of the Prophet Muhammad
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A former adjunct professor on Monday settled a federal religious discrimination lawsuit against a private Minnesota school after she was pushed out for showing a depiction of the Prophet Muhammad in class. Details of the settlement between Hamline University and Erika López Prater are...
33rd Little Log House Antique Power Show is this week; now includes the old Douglas Town Hall building
The 33rd annual Little Log House Antique Power Show is this week, July 26-28, south of Hastings off of Highway 61. The event that draws thousands of visitors each summer features classic, antique and just downright interesting buildings, vehicles and machines for people to view. Featured events this year include...
Notre Dame basketball makes top-5 for 2025 Minnesota center
While Notre Dame basketball still doesn’t have a 2025 commitment, it’s not due to lack of effort. The Irish once again are a top contender for a nation prospect, this time it’s Minnesota center Tommy Ahneman. The 6-foot, 10-inch and 235-pound big man cut his list down to five schools on Tuesday: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Notre Dame.
Vikings Defender Could Be Out Longer than Expected
The Minnesota Vikings kicked off training camp this week and plopped tight end T.J. Hockenson and cornerback NaJee Thompson on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Vikings Defender Could Be Out Longer than Expected. Hockenson’s designation surprised no one, as the Pro Bowler is facing a lengthy recovery from...
New report reveals Vikings crushed the dreams of Kirk Cousins
Earlier this year, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins made the decision to move on from the Minnesota Vikings and sign a multi-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons. After six seasons with the Vikings, leaving the Twin Cities this year wasn't an easy choice for Cousins to make, and it turns out that it was one that he likely didn't want to make at all.
Golfer wins member-guest with miraculous hole-in-one, entire club goes wild
We’re smack-dab in the middle of summer, which means one thing and one thing only: Chaotic member-guest celebrations. It’s a genre all its own, as golf courses across this great nation host club members, friends, colleagues and ringers all jockeying to win their much-ballyhooed local tournaments. With this...
Twins Get Boost as Duo of Infielders Target Friday Return
The Minnesota Twins will get two of their middle-of-the-order bats back into their lineup without too long of an absence. Royce Lewis and José Miranda will likely return to the lineup as soon as this weekend’s series against the Detroit Tigers, per Dan Hayes of MLB.com. Lewis has been on the injured list since the beginning of July due to an adductor strain, while Miranda was placed on the IL with back tightness before the All-Star break. Both players are expected to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A St. Paul.
Lowertown Sounds brings free music to St. Paul
ST PAUL, Minn. — Lowertown Sounds is bringing free concerts, food trucks and local beer and wines to St. Paul's Mears Park this summer. Event coordinator Clint Roberts and musicians Autumn Vagle and Kate Malanaphy visited KARE 11 News at Noon on Tuesday to share more about the event.
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