Category Archives: Community News

Dry Weather Affecting Crop, Dairy Farmers
(KNSI) - Area farmers are already relying on irrigation to keep crop progress on track. University of Minnesota Local Extension Educator Tyler Rice says he went on a tour in Sherburne County last week...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 06, 2023 University of Minnesota Extension

Registration Open for Tour of Saints Bike Ride
(KNSI) - Registration is open for the Tour of Saints Bike Ride. The tour is set for July 9th and starts and ends at the College of St. Benedict. Check in starts at 6:30 a.m. and finishes at 8:30 to ma...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 06, 2023 Unsplash

Waite Park Police Chief Officially Sworn In Monday Night
(KNSI) - Waite Park's new top cop took the oath of office on Monday night as the city administrator swore in Police Chief Anthony Reznicek. The chief spoke to KNSI News minutes after raising his hand ...
Jake Judd Jun 06, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Mother Accused of Killing Baby in 2021 Pleads Not Guilty
(KNSI) - A woman accused of killing her baby boy has pleaded not guilty. Fardoussa Omar Abdillahi made a court appearance over Zoom on Monday from the Wright County Jail, where she pleaded not guilty ...
Jake Judd Jun 05, 2023 Stearns County Jail

Pickleball Soaring in Popularity Locally
(KNSI) - Pickleball got its start in Washington State but has found a second home in Minnesota. Pickleheads is a website that helps players reserve courts across the country and organize tournaments. ...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 05, 2023 Calvary Hill Park / Pickleheads.com

24-Year-Old Man Dies in Sunday Morning Crash
(KNSI) - A 24-year-old Detroit Lakes man died in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Sauk Centre Township. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office responded to County Road 17, about two miles n...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 05, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Powder Ridge Party on the Patio Opens This Week
(KNSI) - Who says ski hills are just for winter? Powder Ridge near Kimball will host a Party on the Patio the first Wednesday of each month starting June 7th, with drinks, food and live music. Kitchen...
Jake Judd Jun 05, 2023 Powder Ridge Facebook

Officials Holding Disaster Drill at Monticello Nuclear Power Plant
(KNSI) - Don't be alarmed. It's only a drill. Residents near the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant will notice a lot of commotion on Tuesday as crews practice what they'd do in an emergency. The eve...
Jake Judd Jun 05, 2023 Associated Press

Former Morrison County Deputy Dies in Motorcycle Accident
Originally published 6:56 a.m. June 5th, 2023 Updated 1:21 p.m. June 5th, 2023 (KNSI) - The Morrison County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of a former deputy who died in a motorcycle accident S...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 05, 2023 Morrison County Sheriff's Office Facebook

Fifth Annual Curd Fest June 17th at Redhead Creamery in Brooten
(KNSI) - Redhead Creamery in Brooten is hosting its fifth annual Curd Fest on June 17th. Curd Fest will feature squeaky fresh cheese curds, of course, but there will also be local food makers, vendors...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 05, 2023 Redhead Creamery