Category Archives: Latest News
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Saint John's Prep Science Teacher Sarah Pasela Wins 2025 Twomey Family Teaching Excellence Award
(KNSI) - Saint John's Prep has named science teacher Sarah Pasela the 2025 winner of the prestigious Twomey Family Teaching Excellence Award. The honor recognizes educators who demonstrate unwavering ...
Jake Judd Jun 02, 2025 Saint John's Prep

Minnesota Measles Cases Cropping Up Again
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting measles has cropped up again in the Twin Cities area, but the effects could stretch to the rest of Minnesota due to exposure at a busy public v...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 02, 2025 Unsplash

St. Cloud State University Unveils Creativity Commons with Open House on June 4th
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University has created a new community space on campus. The university is hosting an open house for the Creativity Commons in the James W. Miller Learning Resources Center on ...
Jake Judd Jun 02, 2025 St. Cloud State University Facebook

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Central Minnesota Through 7:00 PM Monday
(KNSI) - A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for central Minnesota until Monday at 7:00 p.m. The watch covers Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties. A watch means conditions are righ...
Jake Judd Jun 02, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

President Donald Trump Appoints New U.S. Attorney for District of Minnesota
(KNSI) - After a nearly five-month search, President Donald Trump has appointed a new United States Attorney for Minnesota. The administration announced the selection of Joseph H. Thompson on Monday. ...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 02, 2025 Pixabay

Statewide Air Quality Alert Extended Until Noon Wednesday
(KNSI) - An air quality alert due to smoke from large wildfires in Canada blowing into Minnesota has been extended to noon on Wednesday. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says the air is unsafe f...
Jake Judd Jun 02, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Meet Local Law Enforcement, EMS With Free Event at Benton County Fairgrounds
(KNSI) - Fist bumps will be flying, as well as the Life Link Helicopter, at the Benton County Fairgrounds on June 12th. The event is called Handshakes with Heroes and is free for everyone, running fro...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 02, 2025 Stearns County Sheriff's Office Facebook

ConnectAbility of MN Hosts Inclusive Break the Barrier 5K in Waite Park to Empower Participants of All Abilities
(KNSI) - ConnectAbility of MN in Waite Park is holding its inaugural Break the Barrier 5K so people facing mobility, mental health, and other physical challenges can feel what it's like to cross the f...
Jake Judd Jun 02, 2025 Photo by Jon Tyson-Unsplash

St. Cloud Street Resurfacing to Begin Thursday, June 5th
(KNSI) - St. Cloud will begin a major street resurfacing project Thursday, June 5th, affecting dozens of roads and potentially causing traffic delays through late July. Residents living on affected st...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 02, 2025 Pixabay

Minneapolis Police Investigating After Fatal Mass Shooting Sunday Night
(KNSI) - Minneapolis police are investigating after a fatal mass shooting at Boom Island Park Sunday night that left a woman dead and five others hurt. Police Chief Brian O'Hara said officers found tw...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 02, 2025 Unsplash