Category Archives: KNSI Local News
The Ledge Hosts Country Star Aaron Lewis Saturday
(KNSI) - The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park hosts its first big show of the season on Saturday when Aaron Lewis takes the stage. The former frontman for the band Staind, Lewis began a solo career in...
May 27, 2022 City of Waite Park
Healthcare Officials Offer Memorial Day Weekend Safety Tips
(KNSI) - Officials are reminding people to have a safe Memorial Day weekend as travel numbers are expected to be back at pre-pandemic levels. CentraCare Health's Doctor George Morris says the unoffici...
May 27, 2022 Unsplash
House Speaker Calls for Special Session to Finish Work
(KNSI) - Facing harsh criticism for not finishing several spending bills during the 2022 legislative session, lawmakers contend they're close to closing several deals, and the governor should call eve...
May 27, 2022 Minnesota DFL
Central Minnesota Memorial Day Services Set for Sunday, Monday
(KNSI) - There are several events around the area to mark Memorial Day weekend. Sunday, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, there will be music from the Richfield Symphonic Band ...
May 27, 2022 Unsplash
Kiwanis Club of St. Cloud Hosting Kids Parade Saturday
(KNSI) - The Kiwanis Club of Saint Cloud is looking to get kids of all stripes involved in a family-friendly parade over Memorial Day Weekend. The event kicks off at Heritage Park near the Stearns His...
May 27, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Saint Cloud's website.
Multiple Rounds of Storms and Severe Weather Possible Over Memorial Day Weekend
(KNSI) - Some Memorial Day weekend plans may get rained out as multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday. Occasional severe weather is likely with any thunderstorm activity Saturda...
May 27, 2022 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Gas Prices, Airfare Skyrocket Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
(KNSI) - Minnesotans hitting the road for the Memorial Day travel weekend will likely see a hit to their wallets. Rising prices are not deterring travel's resurgence this Memorial Day weekend. Travel ...
May 27, 2022 Unsplash
Six Central Minnesota Companies Get Funds to Train, Educate Workers
(KNSI) - A half dozen companies in central Minnesota will get part of more than $3.3 million to help pay for on-the-job training and support workers' postsecondary education. The CentraCare Health Sys...
May 26, 2022 Unsplash
Special Olympics Minnesota Team Features Six Local Members
(KNSI) - Six members of Team Minnesota representing the state at this year's Special Olympic Games are based here in the Granite City and the surrounding area. The full contingent is listed below. (1)...
May 26, 2022 Business Wire
Walz signs agriculture bill with $18.4M in drought relief
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz signed an agriculture funding bill Thursday that includes drought relief for farmers, investments in rural broadband and support for beginning farmers. The Legisla...
May 26, 2022 Office of Governor Tim Walz