Category Archives: KNSI Local News
Deal Struck for Off Ramp to Eviction Moratorium
(KNSI) - Renters with an outstanding rental assistance claim cannot be evicted, per an eviction moratorium off-ramp agreed to by lawmakers at the Capitol Monday. Governor Tim Walz put an eviction mora...
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St. Cloud Police Officer Named 2021 Officer of the Year
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Police Officer Ryan Priebe has been named the 2021 Minnesota Peace and Police Officer's Association's Officer of the Year. Priebe was nominated by his fellow officers and recognized...
Jun 15, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Suit Filed on Behalf of Minnesota Landlords to End State Eviction Moratorium
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A group representing Minnesota landlords announced a lawsuit Tuesday to force an end to the eviction moratorium imposed by Gov. Tim Walz, saying his order makes it all but impos...
Jun 15, 2021 Photo by Brandon Griggs on Unsplash
Tom Petters Ponzi Scheme Victims Getting Their Money Back
(KNSI) - The trustee appointed to recoup losses from those who fell victim to disgraced businessman Tom Petters' multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme says his work is almost finished. Petters, born and r...
Jun 15, 2021 Sherburne County Jail
Father, Son Arrested for Alleged Violent Entry, Disruptive Conduct During January 6th Capitol Riot
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - The FBI on Friday arrested an Iowa man and his adult son after they discussed on social media their involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, court records sho...
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Central Minnesota's Strawberry Picking Season Begins as Farmers Face Heat, Drought Conditions
(KNSI) - It's strawberry season in Central Minnesota, and several area farms are offering you-pick harvesting. However, recent high temperatures and dry conditions are putting some producers in a pinc...
Jun 14, 2021 Photo by Anastasia Zhenina on Unsplash
Sartell Water Ban Lifted
(KNSI) - The city of Sartell has lifted its water ban. The city ended the restriction at 3 p.m. Monday, meaning splash pads have returned to normal operation. Property owners are asked to abide by the...
Jun 14, 2021 Unsplash
WE Fest Making Upgrades Ahead of 2021 Event
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Organizers of WE Fest in Detroit Lakes are making upgrades to the facility ahead of the festival in August. The event, now owned by Live Nation has announced that the general ad...
Jun 14, 2021 Unsplash
Report Says Minnesota is the Nation's 9th Most Fun State to Visit
(KNSI) - Minnesota's not a bad place to take a staycation, according to WalletHub. Its report of the most fun states to visit in the United States puts Minnesota at No. 9. The North Star State has the...
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Legislature Back in Special Session to Pass Next Two Year Budget
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Legislature is in a special session after they were unable to come to an agreement on the state's next two year budget during the regular session, which ended last month. Member...
Jun 14, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News