Category Archives: KNSI Local News
Xcel Energy Drops Plan for New Gas Power Plant in Becker
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Xcel Energy has scrubbed plans for an $800 million natural gas plant in Becker in the face of criticism from environmental and clean energy groups. Instead, the Minneapolis-based co...
Jun 25, 2021 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Judge Rejects Derek Chauvin's Request for a New Trial
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota judge on Friday denied Derek Chauvin's request for a new trial in George Floyd's death, saying the defense has not shown that the former Minneapolis police officer was d...
Jun 25, 2021 Court TV, via AP, Pool
Pineview BMX Park Hosting Hundreds of Racers This Weekend
(KNSI) - Hundreds of bike riders will be in the St. Cloud area this weekend to compete at the Pineview Park BMX track. President of the Pineview BMX Park Terry Schroeder was a guest on KNSI with Steve...
Jun 25, 2021 Pineview BMX Park Facebook
Major Road Construction on Stearns County Road 136 Starts June 28th
(KNSI) - One major road construction project is set to start on Monday, just as another sees more changes to its setup. Starting on Monday, June 28th, Stearns County Road 136 is closing down from 22nd...
Jun 25, 2021 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Minnesota's COVID-19 Cases Stay Low With Half of Minnesotans Fully Vaccinated
(KNSI) - COVID-19 cases are continuing to stay low in Minnesota. Between Monday and Friday, the Minnesota Department of Health reported 513 positive COVID cases in the state, including 34 found in the...
Jun 25, 2021 Unsplash
Register Your National Night Out Get Together With the City of St. Cloud
(KNSI) - Just like most other social or group activities, National Night Out is back after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. National Night Out's annual community-building initiative pro...
Jun 25, 2021 City of St. Cloud
Members of George Floyd's Family to Speak at Chauvin's Sentencing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An attorney for George Floyd's family said Friday that family members were feeling anxious ahead of a sentencing hearing for former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin...
Jun 25, 2021 Gianna Floyd, the daughter of George Floyd, leads the chant "say his name" as members of the Floyd family talk with reporters after meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House, Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Housing and Finance Policy Budget Headed to the Minnesota Senate
(KNSI) - House lawmakers Thursday approved the Housing and Finance Policy budget on a bipartisan vote of 72 to 59. The legislation funds several initiatives and programs to help create more affordable...
Jun 25, 2021 Unsplash
Rock-On Award Goes To Healthcare Workers During Granite City Days Opening Ceremony
(KNSI) - St. Cloud area health care workers were honored, and a new award was presented during the Granite City Days opening ceremony. This year, the summer celebration has chosen to make music its th...
Jun 24, 2021
UPDATE: Teenager Killed in Thursday Afternoon Motorcycle Crash
Update posted 7:22 p.m. June 24, 2021 (KNSI) - A 17-year-old St. Cloud boy is dead after a motorcycle crash Thursday afternoon. Crash investigators with the St. Cloud Police Department say the teen wa...
Jun 24, 2021 Dene Dryden/KNSI News