Category Archives: KNSI Local News
TSA Extends Mask Mandate on Public Transportation Until 2022
(KNSI) - The mask mandate on public transportation has been extended to 2022. The mandate includes St. Cloud Metro Bus routes. The Federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) extended the mas...
Aug 27, 2021 St. Cloud Metro Bus X
Governor Tim Walz Orders All American and Minnesota Flags at Half Staff to Honor Those Killed and Wounded in Kabul Airport Terror Attack
(KNSI) - Governor Tim Walz has ordered all American and Minnesota flags at state and federal buildings to be flown at half staff to honor the lives of the U.S. service members killed in a terror attac...
Aug 27, 2021 Unsplash
MADD, Police Announce Drunk Driving Saturation Campaign
(KNSI) - Mothers Against Drunk Driving and St. Cloud area law enforcement will be raising awareness about the dangers of drunk driving on Saturday. Saturation Saturday is a nationwide event to get dru...
Aug 26, 2021 KNSI News
UPDATE: Death Toll Rises to 13 U.S. Servicemembers in Kabul Airport Attacks
Note: This story was updated at 6:26 p.m. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul's airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation ...
Aug 26, 2021 Associated Press
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - The same day the U.S. Drought Monitor says more than 57% of the state is in extreme or exceptional drought, the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for a large portion of ...
Aug 26, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Air Quality Alert Issued Due to Northern Minnesota Wildfires
(KNSI) - Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Minnesota is causing deteriorating air quality as far south as St. Cloud. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says it is expanding the air quality ...
Aug 26, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
State Patrol: Unbelted Semi Driver Killed in Rollover Crash
Original post 7:46 p.m. August 25th, 2021. Update posted 5:16 p.m. August 26th, 2021 (KNSI) - The Minnesota State Patrol has identified the man who was killed in a rollover crash Wednesday afternoon. ...
Aug 26, 2021 Minnesota Department of Transportation
'Tinderbox Conditions' Fuel Fire in Superior National Forest
ISABELLA, Minn. (AP) - A Superior National Forest official says the ongoing drought has created "tinderbox conditions" as firefighters continue to battle wildfires in the area. The fires have already ...
Aug 26, 2021 Associated Press
St. Thomas Cancels 1st Football Game Of Season Due To COVID
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The University of St. Thomas has canceled its first football game of the season due to COVID-19 protocols. The matchup against the University of St. Francis was set to be US...
Aug 26, 2021
School Bus Companies Need More Drivers
(KNSI) - More school bus drivers are needed in the St. Cloud Area. Spanier Bus Service management says they're looking for another five to six drivers for their morning and afternoon routes. Owner Tam...
Aug 26, 2021 Unsplash