Category Archives: KNSI Local News
DNR: Lake Ice Should Be Good For One More Weekend Before it Melts
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says this could be one of the last weekends to get out and enjoy ice fishing before warmer weather weakens the ice. Minnesota DNR Conservation Of...
Mar 16, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News
$2.4M to be Paid to Man Shot in Eye During Floyd Protests
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minneapolis man who lost an eye when he was hit by a projectile fired by police during protests that followed George Floyd's killing will get a $2.4 million settlement. Soren Stev...
Mar 16, 2022 Unsplash
Fed Raises Rates in Attempt to Cool Inflation
(KNSI) - The Federal Reserve raised interest rates 0.25% Wednesday for the first time since 2018 and signaled more rate increases are in the future. The move will immediately send financing costs high...
Mar 16, 2022 Federal Reserve X
SCTCC Opens Food Pantry For Students
(KNSI) - A grand opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting for a food pantry on a college campus was held on Wednesday. The Cyclones Cupboard at St. Cloud Technical & Community College has been in the w...
Mar 16, 2022 Jake Judd (KNSI)
Kloos Selected as Interim President of SCTCC
(KNSI) - Lori Kloos has been named the interim president of St. Cloud Technical and Community College. She'll succeed Annesa Cheek (photo below) who will become the new president of Frederick Communit...
Mar 16, 2022 St. Cloud Technical and Community College
Road Construction Season Ready to Start
(KNSI) - The city of St. Cloud is getting ready for a busy summer construction season. According to Mayor Dave Kleis, the city plans to resurface more than 20 miles of roads along with major reconstru...
Mar 16, 2022 Jake Judd (KNSI News)
Minnesota Parents: Son Taken by Russian Military in Ukraine
WINONA, Minn. (AP) - Some Minnesota parents fear for the safety of their adult son in Ukraine who they say was taken by the Russian military. Tina Hauser, of Winona, told KAAL-TV the last time she spo...
Mar 16, 2022 Unsplash
St. Cloud Area School District 742 Announces New Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Area School District 742 says it has chosen its next Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education. In a press release, the district says it has hired Kay Nelson to fill the role....
Mar 16, 2022 Submitted Photo
Minnesota's Outdoor Heritage Fund May Get a More Than $150 Million Boost
(KNSI) - The House Legacy Committee discussed funding recommendations for Minnesota's Outdoor Heritage Fund at the Capitol today. The legislation includes $159 million toward 46 programs across the st...
Mar 16, 2022 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Central Minnesota Mental Health Center Names New Executive Director
(KNSI) - The Central Minnesota Mental Health Center has selected its next executive director. Jessica Brandon is taking over for Dr. Rick Lee, who retired on February 1st. Dr. John Eggers has served a...
Mar 16, 2022 Submitted Photo