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UPDATE: All of Quarry Park Reopen
Originally published at 2:14 p.m. on June 20, 2025 Updated at 3:25 p.m. on June 20, 2025 (KNSI) - Another prescribed burn occurred at Quarry Park in Waite Park this afternoon. Stearns County officials...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 20, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

No-Wake Advisory Issued for Meeker County Lakes
(KNSI) - Meeker County lakes are turning into no-wake zones due to recent rain. Sheriff Brian Cruze has issued an advisory requesting boaters reduce speed to five miles per hour or less when within 30...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 20, 2025 Unsplash

Avon Spunktacular Days Celebrating the American Pastime This Weekend
(KNSI) - Avon is feeling spunky this weekend as its annual summer celebration takes over Wobegon Park. This year's Avon Spunktacular Days theme is "Let's Play Ball!" Fox 9 broadcasted on Wednesday as ...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 20, 2025

Minnesota Adds Thousands of Jobs In May
(KNSI) - Minnesota's job market was humming in May, with 6,600 jobs added, according to the establishment survey. The job growth rate was twice the national average for the month, and that comes at a ...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 20, 2025 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

MN DNR: Mississippi River Between Little Falls and St. Cloud Offers World-Class Fishing Without a Boat
(KNSI) - The Mississippi River between Little Falls and St. Cloud harbors one of Minnesota's best-kept fishing secrets. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources calls this stretch a fish menageri...
Jake Judd Jun 20, 2025 Unsplash

K9 Quilt of Honor to Celebrate Stearns County Deputy and Canine Partner at Minnesota Quilt Show
(KNSI) - A special ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement and their four-legged partners will take center stage at the Minnesota Quilt Show in downtown St. Cloud. The Presentat...
Jake Judd Jun 20, 2025 Submitted by Visit Greater St. Cloud

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Central Minnesota as Heat Index Could Near 110 Degrees
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for central Minnesota, effective from noon Saturday through 9:00 p.m. Sunday, as dangerously hot conditions are expected to gri...
Jake Judd Jun 20, 2025 Unsplash

Benton County Commissioners Schedule Special Meeting for Monday
(KNSI) - The Benton County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting for Monday morning concerning the new government center. Scheduled to be built on a vacant lot on Dewey Street, the bo...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 20, 2025 Benton County

Arrest Made After Threatening Texts Reference Violence at Minnesota State Capitol
(KNSI) - Following recent acts of political violence targeting Minnesota lawmakers, a person was arrested Wednesday evening after sending threatening text messages that included references to violence...
Jake Judd Jun 19, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Great River Children's Museum Celebrates Grand Opening with Weekend of Family Fun and Activities
(KNSI) - The Great River Children's Museum is celebrating its grand opening with special activities all weekend long. GRCM is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday through Sunday and is closed o...
Jake Judd Jun 19, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News