Category Archives: Community News
Becker Students Win Safe Roads Video Contest
(KNSI) - A trio of Becker High School students is being honored for making a video to bring awareness to the dangers of distracted driving. The winning team was Noah Bloch, Samuel Warren, and Joseph K...
Apr 04, 2023 Sherburne County Sheriff's Office
Registration Open for Department of Natural Resources I Can! Programs
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources I Can! programs are back. Participants of all ages and backgrounds will learn hands-on new outdoor skills from experts and instructors in a state...
Apr 04, 2023 Unsplash
Law Enforcement Warning of New Phone Scam
Originally published 7:14 a.m. April 4th, 2023 Updated 9:26 a.m. April 4th, 2023 (KNSI) - Local police have a warning about new scams floating around and the scammers are pretending to be with local l...
Apr 04, 2023 Unsplash
Bird Flu Found in Minnesota, Again
(KNSI) - A virulent form of bird flu responsible for the euthanization of millions of chickens and turkeys last year has been found again. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health reports the Highly Patho...
Apr 03, 2023 Unsplash
Christian Holy Week is Underway
(KNSI) - It's the most sacred time of the year for Christians as Holy Week is underway. The days leading up to Easter follow the final footsteps of Jesus by celebrating his life, teachings, crucifixio...
Apr 03, 2023 Jake Judd (KNSI)
Waite Park Names Four Finalists for Chief of Police
(KNSI) - The City of Waite Park has announced the four final candidates for the next Chief of Police, including one from inside the department. Tony Padilla is currently a Police Chief and Emergency M...
Apr 03, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Local Soldier Sends Home Love for Month of the Military Child
(KNSI) - April is the Month of the Military Child, and a local soldier has a special shout out. U.S. Navy Ensign Austin Abbott, who graduated from Big Lake High School in 2013, is serving at Stennis S...
Apr 03, 2023 Mass Communication
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Incubus Performing at The Ledge In July
(KNSI) - 90's rock band Incubus has announced its summer tour, including a stop at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park. The California group has been active for over 30 years and were a staple on alt...
Apr 03, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Salmonella Outbreak in Minnesota, Ten Other States Linked to Flour
(KNSI) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns raw cookie dough and batter is linked to a new Salmonella outbreak. Eleven states, including Minnesota, have reported illnesses, with thos...
Apr 03, 2023 Unsplash
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Launches Emerging Leaders Program
(KNSI) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is launching an Emerging Leaders Program to prepare the next generation of nonprofit leaders by building on the current skills and talents of o...
Apr 03, 2023 Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota