Category Archives: KNSI Local News
With COVID Restrictions Loosening, Twins Look Forward To ‘Full House Of Fans At Target Field’
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — With Gov. Tim Walz’s announcement Thursday of a timeline for ending most statewide COVID-19 restrictions, Minnesota’s sports teams will soon be able to welcome m...
May 06, 2021
Minnesota Confirms 1,661 COVID-19 Cases, 13 Deaths Thursday
(KNSI) - Minnesota reports 1,661 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 deaths on Thursday. The death count includes one person from Stearns County in their 70s and one person from Wright County in their 60s. T...
May 06, 2021 Unsplash
Road Work Starts Monday on 10th Street Northeast in Sauk Rapids
(KNSI) - Starting Monday, construction will begin on 10th Street Northeast in Sauk Rapids. Work includes removing short sections of trail and sidewalk and replacing them with ADA-compliant warning ram...
May 06, 2021 Unsplash
Wright County Parks and Rec Hosts Step Into Spring Hike
(KNSI) - The Wright County Parks and Recreation Department hosts the second installment of its Step Into Spring Hike this weekend. The hike is set for Saturday, May 8th, at Robert Ney Memorial Park Re...
May 06, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Survey Launched Thursday Regarding Employee Shortages in St. Cloud and Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation and the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, along with other nearby chambers, have posted an online survey for investors and chamber members to s...
May 06, 2021 Pexels
Minnesota to Remove COVID-19 Restrictions, Mask Mandate by July 1
(KNSI) - Minnesota will roll back some COVID-19 restrictions starting at noon Friday as part of a three-phase plan by Gov. Tim Walz to end virtually all of the state's restrictions by July 1st. The an...
May 06, 2021 John Autey/Pioneer Press via AP, Pool
Camping World Holdings, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Hilmerson RV in Little Falls
(KNSI) - Camping World Holdings is expanding its presence in Minnesota by announcing an agreement to acquire Hilmerson RV in Little Falls. According to a press release from Camping World, Hilmerson RV...
May 06, 2021 Unsplash
Red Flag Warning Issued for Thursday, May 6th
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Thursday, May 6th. Forecasters say temperatures will rise into the low to mid-60s this afternoon, and relative humidity values w...
May 06, 2021 Unsplash
Missing Man with Dementia Found Safe
Originally posted at 6:08 p.m. May 5th, 2021 Update posted at 5:13 a.m. May 6th, 2021 UPDATE: (KNSI) - A 93-year-old dementia patient who went missing from Elk River has been found in Stevens Point, W...
May 06, 2021 Big Lake Police Department
Former Twins Manager to Throw Out First Pitch for Rox Home Opener
(KNSI) - A legendary Minnesota Twins coach will throw out the first pitch for the St. Cloud Rox home opener. Ron "Gardy" Gardenhire will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Friday, June 4th, at Jo...
May 05, 2021 Submitted by St. Cloud Rox