Category Archives: KNSI Local News
Belgrade Man Killed in Thursday Morning Crash
(KNSI) - One person has died after a crash Thursday morning. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says a 911 call came in about 6:50 about a single-vehicle crash on County Road 195 in Zion Township. Th...
Nov 12, 2021 Unsplash
Tri-County Humane Society Raises More 47K at Mardi Paws Event
(KNSI) - The Tri-County Humane Society's 33rd annual Companion Walk for the Animals was a success and raised more than $47,000, according to officials. This year's theme was Mardi Paws. The fundraiser...
Nov 11, 2021 From the Tri-County Humane Society
Mom & Son Superhero Party Saturday
(KNSI) - The Mom & Son Superhero Party is this weekend in Sartell. Leighton Broadcasting Events Coordinator Tara Traut says it's an event that lets everyone dress up. "Usually, the kids come in th...
Nov 11, 2021 Leighton Media
Library System Going Fine Free in 2022
(KNSI) - The Great River Regional Library is going fines-free starting in 2022. According to the library, no fines will accrue on overdue items at all 33 library locations. The library says it's colle...
Nov 11, 2021 Photo by Jake Judd KNSI News
Ahead of Heating Utility Rate Hikes, Residents Encouraged to Seek Weatherization Programs
(KNSI) - With most major utilities asking for a rate increase starting next year, weatherization and learning where your house is leaking precious heat can be a major benefit to your pocketbook. Feder...
Nov 11, 2021 Unsplash
Leaders Stress Need for More Veterans Centers in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Four Minnesota political leaders toured a veterans center in St. Paul on Thursday to pay tribute to those who served in the military and call for better access to mental health care...
Nov 11, 2021 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Foley Public Schools Honored for Walk to School Event
(KNSI) - Foley Public Schools was one of three schools to win the 2021 Walk to School Day Photo Contest through the Minnesota Department of Transportation's (MnDOT) Safe Routes to School Program. On O...
Nov 11, 2021 Submitted by Benton County Public Health
Missing Itasca County Woman Located
(KNSI) - The Itasca County Sheriff's Office says there is some good news in the search for a woman who hadn't been heard from in a month. The sheriff's office says Angel Ilona Berzins, who also goes b...
Nov 11, 2021 Itasca County Sheriff's Office
Stearns County Calling Residents To Serve on Committees
(KNSI) - Stearns County residents can have a role in local government by serving on a committee. According to Stearns County, numerous openings for people to serve on a Stearns County board, committee...
Nov 11, 2021
Wintery Weather on the Way for Parts of Minnesota
(KNSI) - Parts of Minnesota are in line for a wintery blast starting Thursday night. The National Weather Service says snow will develop Thursday evening, and places like west-central Minnesota will s...
Nov 11, 2021 National Weather Service - Twin Cities