Category Archives: KNSI Local News
No charges in Shooting of Man Who Fired at Police
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Prosecutors say there will be no charges filed against three Minneapolis police officers who fatally shot a Somali American man after he fired at them during a sting. Dolal Idd was ...
Aug 06, 2021 Unsplash
St. Paul to Honor Olympic Champion Sunisa Lee With Sunday Parade
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The city of St. Paul will host a parade to celebrate Olympic champion Sunisa Lee, who took home the gold medal in the women's gymnastics all-around, as well as a silver in the t...
Aug 06, 2021 Associated Press
City of St. Cloud Renews Plea for Water Conservation as Drought Conditions Worsen
(KNSI) - The City of St. Cloud is sending out a renewed plea for residents and business owners to conserve water as drought conditions worsen. A press release sent out Friday says that the City is req...
Aug 06, 2021 Unsplash
University of Minnesota Professors Call for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A growing number of professors and staff at the University of Minnesota are calling on the school to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, as cases of the virus are surging. More...
Aug 06, 2021 Jake Judd (KNSI)
University of Minnesota Wrestler Gable Steveson Takes Gold in Tokyo
(KNSI) - Apple Valley native and NCAA championship wrestler Gable Steveson has captured gold in Tokyo. Steveson, who competed in the 125-kilogram freestyle wrestling event, pulled it out at the very l...
Aug 06, 2021 Aaron Favila/Associated Press
Young Musicians Rock Paramount Stage at the Annual School of Rock Performance
(KNSI) - Music campers brought their variety of rock to the Granite City Thursday night. With names like The Sandler's, 4 Munkies, and Space Politics, bands rolled out rock classics at the Paramount T...
Aug 06, 2021 Ryan Cunningham
Bishop: Mask, Vaccinations Optional for Catholic Community School Students
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Catholic Community Schools won't require students or staff to be vaccinated or wear a mask in its buildings. A letter from Bishop Donald Kettler of the Diocese of St. Cloud stated s...
Aug 05, 2021 Catholic Community Schools Facebook
SBA Offering Low Interest Loans to Minnesota Small Businesses, Nonprofits Affected By Drought
(KNSI) - Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and private nonprofit organizations affected by the drought. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced t...
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Trial for Ex-cop in Daunte Wright Death Won't be Broadcast
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The judge overseeing the trial of a former suburban police officer who is charged in the death of Daunte Wright has denied a request to broadcast the proceedings. Judge Regina Chu r...
Aug 05, 2021 Hennepin County Jail
New Executive Director Picked for St. Cloud Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has named its new executive director. CVB sales manager Rachel Thompson will fill the role being vacated by Julie Lunning, who will become th...
Aug 05, 2021 St. Cloud Area Convention and Visitors Bureau