Category Archives: KNSI Local News
Catholic Community Schools Return to In Person Learning January 19th
(KNSI) - Students in the Catholic Community Schools System will be returning to in-person learning on January 19th. In a press release from the school, it says the decision was made with support from ...
Jan 18, 2021
Karl-Anthony Towns Tests Positive For COVID-19
(AP) — Another three NBA games were postponed Friday, including one in Minnesota only a couple hours before game time, as the league’s struggle with increasing coronavirus numbers continue...
Jan 15, 2021
State DPS: No Imminent Threat to Minnesota Capitol This Weekend
(KNSI) - Law enforcement authorities say there is no longer an imminent threat to the Minnesota Capitol this weekend. An FBI report from December 29th warned of violence at the Minnesota and Michigan ...
Jan 15, 2021
St. Cloud Area Sees One New COVID-19 Death, 100+ New Cases Friday
(KNSI) - Minnesota adds 1,640 new COVID-19 cases and 33 deaths from the disease. Friday's deaths include one person from Wright County in their 70s. More than half of the state's deaths Friday happene...
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Local Organizations Earn Grants to Help Women, Girls
(KNSI) - Thirteen organizations around Central Minnesota have been awarded grants from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation for projects that support women and girls. Through its Women's Fund an...
Jan 15, 2021
How to Enjoy the New Snowfall
(KNSI) - If you're looking for a way to get outside and enjoy the new snowfall, a snowshoe and ski event is coming up Saturday, January 16th, with HikeHoppers St. Cloud. It's happening at Robert Ney M...
Jan 15, 2021
Let Them Play MN Survey: 14 Kids Collapsed Wearing Masks During Winter Sports Practice
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — On Thursday, student-athletes in Minnesota returned to the court and ice rink for their first games and scrimmages of the winter sports season. Most of these sports are requ...
Jan 14, 2021
AARP Designates St. Cloud As An Age Friendly City
(KNSI) - The City of St. Cloud has been recognized by the AARP as an age-friendly city. Jay Haapala is the Associate State Director of Community Engagement for AARP and says the designation gives St. ...
Jan 14, 2021
Eight Area Residents Part of 43 Newly Reported COVID-19 Deaths in Minnesota Thursday
(KNSI) - The state of Minnesota confirms 1,598 new COVID-19 cases and 43 newly reported deaths Thursday, one day after the United States' highest one-day fatality count from COVID-19 yet. On Wednesday...
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Three Area Organizations That Help People with Disabilities Receive Grants
(KNSI) - Three regional organizations have been awarded grants from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation's Special Needs Fund totaling $20,000. One grant recipient is ConnectAbility of MN in St....
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