Category Archives: KNSI Local News
Minnesota Tops One Million COVID Cases Since the Start of the Pandemic
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota has eclipsed a million cases of the coronavirus since the pandemic began in March of 2020. The state Department of Health on Monday confirmed 4,155 new cases, lifting the ...
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Winter Weather Advisory Posted for Tuesday
(KNSI) - Another wintery blast is on the way as a winter weather advisory is issued for almost the eastern half of Minnesota Tuesday. Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright Counties are all ...
Dec 28, 2021 KNSI News
Gopher Women Cancel NYE Home Game Due To Wildcats’ ‘COVID-19 Protocols’
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Golden Gophers women's basketball team won't play its New Year's Eve home game due to apparent issues with the opponent's COVID-19 protocols. The team announced Monday a...
Dec 27, 2021
Two Arrested After Drug Bust in Meeker County
(KNSI) - A tip led a Central Minnesota drug task force to seize drugs and arrest two people in Meeker County on Monday. The CEE-VI Drug and Gang Task Force says they received an anonymous tip and, aft...
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Following Loss To Rams, G Olisaemeka Udoh Placed On COVID-19 Reserve
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Following Monday night’s loss to the Rams, the Vikings placed offensive lineman Olisaemeka Udoh on the COVID-19 reserve list. Udoh, who was drafted by the Vikings in 2...
Dec 27, 2021
Be Safe Clearing Snow Around Gas Meters
12-27 Be Safe Clearing Snow Around Gas Meters When clearing snow, CenterPoint Energy reminds its home and business customers to use caution around gas meters. In recent winters, CenterPoint has respon...
Dec 27, 2021 Photo by Hide Obara.
Wright County Sheriff's Deputy Hits, Kills Man Standing in a Driveway
Originally posted at 12:56 p.m. Sunday, December 26th, 2021 Updated 2:57 p.m. Monday, December 27th, 2021 (KNSI) - The Wright County Sheriff's Office is releasing more information about a fatal crash ...
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Bradshaw and Bryant Safe Ride Home Returns for New Year's Weekend
(KNSI) - Bradshaw & Bryant Law Office is offering their safe ride home campaign again this year. Mike Bryant, attorney for Bradshaw & Bryant tells KNSI a quick phone call to Yellow Cab could s...
Dec 27, 2021 Photo by Kelly Sikkema.
Xcel Warning of Scammer Posing As Employees
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud area energy provider is warning customers about scammers posing as employees. Xcel Energy says scammers are contacting customers by phone to try and take their money. According to...
Dec 27, 2021 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Minneapolis Officers Hurt in Christmas Night Traffic Stop
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Three police officers are recovering from injuries they suffered trying to stop a stolen vehicle on Christmas night. WCCO-TV reported Sunday that the officers were tracking the vehi...
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