Category Archives: KNSI Local News
Despite Mississippi River's Low Flow, Paddling Trips Continue as Normal
(KNSI) - As Minnesota experiences abnormally dry weather conditions this summer, the Mississippi River's water level and flow at St. Cloud is considered low, according to the Department of Natural Res...
Jun 29, 2021 Unsplash
Increase Crime At County Park Has Sheriff Increasing Patrols
(KNSI) - An increase in crime at a Stearns County park has caused the sheriff's office to step up patrols. According to a press release, the Stearns County Sheriff's Office has seen an increase in inc...
Jun 29, 2021 KNSI News
Alleged Shooter In Downtown St. Cloud Brawl Charged
(KNSI) - A man accused of shooting a 17-year-old during a large fight in downtown St. Cloud has been charged and a warrant issued for his arrest. According to court records, 20-year-old Kevon Washingt...
Jun 29, 2021 Stearns County Jail
Public Comment Sought For New Corridor In St. Cloud Area
(KNSI) - Officials want to know how the public feels about transportation improvements in the St. Cloud area. The St. Cloud Area Planning Organization asks people to go online to learn more about the ...
Jun 29, 2021 Submitted by St. Cloud Area Planning Organization
Drought Conditions Affecting Minnesota's Farmers, Ranchers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - June's dry weather has impacted Minnesota's pastures, and may soon force cattle farmers to make tough decisions before they run out of grass. Cattle veterinarian and University of M...
Jun 29, 2021 Photo by Luís Cardoso on Unsplash
Five-County St. Cloud Area Confirms No New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
(KNSI) - As new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota continue to stay low amid vaccinations, the five-county St. Cloud area confirmed zero new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday. In the Minnesota Dep...
Jun 29, 2021 Unsplash
Little Falls Man Charged With Drug Possession After Traffic Stop
(KNSI) - A 33-year-old man from Little Falls faces felony drug charges in Stearns County for allegedly possessing almost 100 grams of methamphetamine. According to the criminal complaint, an Avon poli...
Jun 29, 2021 Stearns County Jail
St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce Names New President
(KNSI) - A new President has been selected to run the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber's Board of Directors has picked Julie Lunning as the new president of the Chamber of Commerce. Lun...
Jun 29, 2021 Submitted by St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce
New Foods, Vendors Coming to 2021 Minnesota State Fair
(KNSI) - The Minnesota State Fair is back on for 2021, and there will be new vendors and food offerings for fairgoers to choose from. The fair released its list of new foods on Tuesday, and the lineup...
Jun 29, 2021 Photo by Alex Haney on Unsplash
Some Lawmakers Aren't Optimistic That All Budget Bills Will Get Done Before Deadline
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Legislative Session is coming down to the end of overtime, and some lawmakers are more optimistic than others that the work will get finished before a government shutdown. Membe...
Jun 28, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News