Category Archives: KNSI Local News
Sixty Eight Sites in Minnesota Reporting Bird Flu Infections
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Board of Animal Health says there are now 68 sites in Minnesota reporting highly pathogenic avian influenza infections. The board says 2.72 million birds have been affected acro...
May 05, 2022 Unsplash
Medical Examiner Identifies Inmate Found Dead in His Cell
(KNSI) - The Midwest Medical Examiner released the identity of the inmate found unresponsive in his jail cell Sunday morning. Riley Dormeier of Andover was discovered in his Anoka County jail cell by ...
May 05, 2022 Unsplash
Minneapolis Police Investigating After Unresponsive Toddler Dies at the Hospital
(KNSI) - Minneapolis police are investigating the 32nd homicide of the year after a two-year-old boy was found unresponsive Wednesday. According to police, they were called to an apartment on the 2400...
May 05, 2022 Unsplash
Suit Challenging Minnesota's Abortion Restrictions Delayed
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A lawsuit challenging Minnesota's restrictions on abortions that was set to go to trial next month has been delayed indefinitely, under an order from the Minnesota Court of Appe...
May 04, 2022
Come Fly, Come Fly Away: Allegiant Airlines Flying Out of Saint Cloud For Winter
(KNSI) - Allegiant Airlines is booking a return trip to Saint Cloud for the winter season. The carrier will once again feature flights to Phoenix, Arizona, and Fort Myers, Florida. Each route will be ...
May 04, 2022 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Fed Hikes Interest Rate, but Still Placates Wall Street
(KNSI) - The stock market roared Wednesday, kicking into high gear during a press conference hosted by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. He introduced two measures designed to drain liquidity fr...
May 04, 2022 Unsplash
Deputies Looking For Suspect Who Hit Squad Car With Object From Ditch
(KNSI) - The Benton County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect who used eggs and other objects to hit vehicles, including a deputy's squad car. The sheriff's office is asking for the public's he...
May 04, 2022 Benton County Sheriff's Office
Waite Park Sets Date, Location for State of the City
(KNSI) - Waite Park will hold its State of the City Address at The Ledge amphitheater this month. Mayor Rick Miller will deliver the speech on May 18th between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The address wil...
May 04, 2022 Jake Judd KNSI News
Judge Overseeing Chauvin Civil Rights Case Accepts Plea Deal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The judge overseeing the federal civil rights cases of four former Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd said Wednesday that he has accepted the terms of De...
May 04, 2022 Associated Press
Educators Amplify Need for Mental Health Assistance for Schools
(KNSI) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Minnesota educators say mental health issues among students are becoming magnified by teacher shortages and increasing class sizes. Becki Church is a...
May 04, 2022 Unsplash