Category Archives: KNSI Local News
First Doses of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Arrive in Minnesota
(KNSI) - Minnesotans will soon get their first doses of the latest vaccine designed to stop the spread of COVID-19. Governor Tim Walz met one of the first shipments of the Johnson & Johnson vaccin...
Mar 03, 2021 Unsplash
Sartell-St. Stephen School Board to Take Next Step in Superintendent Search Wednesday
(KNSI) - The search for a new Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748 superintendent continues Wednesday evening as the school board will pare down the field of candidates from six to two or three. Those finalist...
Mar 03, 2021
Virtual Job Fair Looking For Workers Around St. Cloud
(KNSI) - Central Minnesotans looking to work in the food safety industry can attend a virtual career fair on Wednesday night. The Career Center of the Southeast and PSSI Food Safety Services is holdin...
Mar 03, 2021 Pixabay
Busy St. Cloud Intersection to Briefly Close Thursday Morning
(KNSI) - A busy St. Cloud intersection is set to be shut down for a time on Thursday morning. The city says crews will be performing aerial utility work at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue Southeast...
Mar 03, 2021 Unsplash
Wright County Resident Among 17 COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Minnesota Wednesday
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Health confirms 788 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 deaths statewide Wednesday. It's the highest death count since February 12th. Wednesday's COVID-19 deaths include ...
Mar 03, 2021 Unsplash
River's Edge Convention Center Resumes COVID-19 Testing
(KNSI) - After a temporary pause, COVID-19 testing resumes today at the St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center. Testing was paused last month due to a previously scheduled event. Officials say the b...
Mar 03, 2021 COVID_19 Test
BCA Releases Preliminary Information Regarding a Fatal Shootout Near Sebeka
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - An exchange of gunfire between a police officer and two brothers who were shot and killed on a road near Sebeka began when one of the suspects opened fire on the officer and a s...
Mar 03, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Appellate, Supreme Court Decisions Could Impact Chauvin's Trial
(KNSI) - Prosecutors have asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals to consider reinstating a third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. Their reasoning is that another ...
Mar 03, 2021 Unsplash
Central MN Idol Competition Goes Virtual
(KNSI) - An online competition will show off some of the most talented musicians in the area and raise money for charities. The Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota will hold the third annual Central MN...
Mar 02, 2021 Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota
State Unveils Snowplow Names
(KNSI) - You'll soon see some snowplows on Minnesota roads with names on them after the department of transportation held a contest After more than 122,000 votes cast, the eight winners are: Darth Bla...
Mar 02, 2021 Minnesota Department of Transportation