Category Archives: KNSI Local News
Minnesota One of Top 10 Greenest States in the US, Report Says
(KNSI) - Minnesota is the 7th most environmentally friendly state in the nation, according to WalletHub. In its ranking, Minnesota places 5th for environmental quality, 7th for eco-friendly behaviors ...
Apr 14, 2021 Lake Minnetonka. Photo by Peter Emery on Unsplash
St. Cloud Lawmaker Holds Virtual Listening Session On Minnesota Budget
(KNSI) - Dozens of St. Cloud area residents tuned in for a listening session with a local lawmaker on the Democrat's proposed budget for Minnesota. St. Cloud Reprsentatnive Dan Wolgamott says he's int...
Apr 14, 2021 Submitted by Dan Wolgamott's Office
Twins SS Andrelton Simmons Placed On COVID IL
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list, the team announced Wednesday. The Twins signed Simmons to a one-year contract this ...
Apr 14, 2021
Three COVID Deaths, 178 Cases Reported Around St. Cloud Wednesday
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Health reports 1,715 new COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths across the state Wednesday. The death count includes a Stearns County resident in their 90s, Benton County re...
Apr 14, 2021
Copper Pony Moving and Expanding into Sauk Rapids
(KNSI) - A local home decor and gift store is moving and expanding into Sauk Rapids. The owners of Copper Pony will take over the old O'Reilly's Auto Parts Store on North Benton Drive in downtown Sauk...
Apr 14, 2021 Submitted Photo/Proposed Rendering
What to Know About Thursday's Statewide Tornado Drill
(KNSI) - It's Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota, and Wednesday and Thursday are focused on flooding and tornadoes, respectively. What will likely be the most noticeable part of the week is th...
Apr 14, 2021 Photo by Nikolas Noonan on Unsplash
Two RVs a Total Loss Following Tuesday Afternoon Fire
(KNSI) - The cause of a fire that destroyed two RVs and heavily damaged a nearby garage is under investigation. The St. Cloud Fire Department was called to the fire about 3:10 Tuesday afternoon in the...
Apr 14, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Beware Of Scammers Sending Emails Disguised As Coming From IRS
(KNSI) - With the original IRS tax deadline looming this week, scammers could be using electronic means to steal from you. Net V Pro in St. Cloud has some tips to avoid getting taken by thieves posing...
Apr 13, 2021 Pexels
Proposal Would Replace City Hall with Commercial, Office Building
(KNSI) - St. Cloud has proposed selling the soon-to-be-vacated city hall to a developer with plans to bulldoze the building and replace it with commercial office space. St. Cloud City Hall is moving f...
Apr 13, 2021 KNSI News
Expert Says Cop Was Justified in Pinning Down George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A use-of-force expert says former Officer Derek Chauvin was justified in pinning George Floyd to the ground because he kept struggling. The witness, Barry Brodd, testified Tuesday f...
Apr 13, 2021 Associated Press