Category Archives: KNSI Local News
Nine-Year-Old Sartell Author To Celebrate Book Release May 30th
(KNSI) - A nine-year-old Sartell student is about to become a published author, and he's inviting the community to celebrate with him. Owen Bohn-Gettler, a third grader at Riverview Intermediate Schoo...
May 15, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Over 5,000 Tickets Written For Distracted Drivers During Enforcement Campaign
(KNSI) - Last month, 296 Minnesota law enforcement agencies issued 5,426 tickets to drivers using their cellphones while driving. Though the number represents a drop from last year's total of 6,450, t...
May 14, 2026 Unsplash
St. Cloud Cathedral Senior Earns Statewide Positive Athlete Honor
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Cathedral senior Bayley Schneider will be honored this weekend for her leadership on the field. Schneider is a 2026 Positive Athlete of the Year, an honor sponsored by Positive Athl...
May 14, 2026 St. Cloud Cathedral Athletic Director Emmet Keenan
12-Year-Old Bicyclist Hit By Vehicle In Sauk Rapids Crosswalk
(KNSI) - A 12-year-old bicyclist was taken to the hospital Wednesday evening after being struck by a vehicle in a Sauk Rapids crosswalk. According to Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise, a 16-year-ol...
May 14, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Closures On West Germain Street Planned For Thursday And Friday
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Engineering Department has announced several road closures that could affect commuters' daily travel. From 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15, West Germain...
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HuHot Mongolian Grill Set To Close Memorial Day
(KNSI) - HuHot Mongolian Grill in St. Cloud has announced it will permanently close on Monday, May 25. The restaurant did not provide a reason for the closure, but said customers with coupons, certifi...
May 14, 2026 KNSI News
Red Flag Warning, Fire Weather Watch Issued for Thursday and Friday
(KNSI) - Dry, windy weather over the next 48 hours is sparking a red flag warning and a fire weather watch. The red flag warning is in effect across much of central Minnesota until 4:00 p.m. today, in...
May 14, 2026 Unsplash
St. Augusta Building Fire Under Investigation
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Sheriff's Office is investigating a building fire. The department received multiple calls regarding a fire at 10:34 p.m. last night at an abandoned farm site on County Road...
May 14, 2026 KNSI News
Never Enough Protein Has Plenty Of Meaty Options For Everyone
(KNSI) - When is "Never Enough" truly never enough? For protein lovers and meat cravers alike, St. Cloud Area Restaurant Week has the perfect answer to that question. Never Enough Protein is set to fe...
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Waite Park PD Hosting Summer Safety Class for Kids
(KNSI) - The Waite Park Police Department is offering a Home Alone Safety Class for kids ages nine through 12 this summer. The class is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. a...
May 13, 2026 Waite Park Police Department/Facebook