Category Archives: KNSI Local News
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...
Aug 05, 2021 Unsplash
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
Drought Conditions Worsen in Sherburne, Wright Counties
(KNSI) - The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that Minnesota's drought has intensified in some areas, particularly in Wright and Sherburne counties. The August 5th report places 99.27...
Aug 05, 2021 Unsplash
U of M Extension Names Benton County Farm Family of the Year
(KNSI) - Benton County's 2021 Farm Family of the Year was announced at the fair. Emslander Farms was announced as the winner on Wednesday night. The Emslander farm was purchased 50 years ago by Dave a...
Aug 05, 2021 Unsplash
Car Show Sunday Aims to Ease Family's Medical Expenses
(KNSI) - A car show that aims to help out a Garfield family with its medical bills is happening this weekend in Parkers Prairie. The Rip and Roar Car Show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Park...
Aug 05, 2021 Unsplash
St. Cloud Under an Air Quality Alert
(KNSI) - A large swath of northern Minnesota is under an Air Quality Alert, including Stearns and Benton County, until 9 p.m. on Friday. The St. Cloud area's Air Quality Index Reading is yellow or mod...
Aug 05, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
St. Cloud Hospital Opens New Emergency Mental Health Unit
(KNSI) - CentraCare's new Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing unit at St. Cloud Hospital opened its doors this week. Known as EmPATH, the unit will provide care for adult patients...
Aug 05, 2021 Provided Photo
Apollo, Tech High School Forming Co-Op Nordic Ski Team
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Area School District is forming a Nordic ski team. St. Cloud Apollo and Tech High Schools will compete together during the 21-22 school year. The team is being formed because th...
Aug 05, 2021 Unsplah