Category Archives: KNSI Local Sports

NCHC Ditches Frozen Faceoff Neutral Site Tournament, Moving On Campus
(KNSI) - Another college hockey conference neutral site tournament bites the dust. For those who grew up going to the Final Five and Frozen Faceoff, this week marks a sad milestone. Other midwestern l...
Ashley Menzemer Dec 19, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Rox Baseball Club Unveils 2024 Schedule
(KNSI) - St. Cloud's Boys of Summer are announcing their 2024 schedule as we prepare to ring in winter. The Rox will compete in 70 games as part of next year's Northwoods League slate. The fun on the ...
Ashley Menzemer Dec 18, 2023 St. Cloud Rox

Death of Adam Johnson from skate blade prompts new look at neck guard mandates in youth hockey
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) - A day after professional hockey player Adam Johnson suffered a fatal cut to his throat during a game in England, Dan Sacco went out and ordered his 10-year-old twins new ne...
Associated Press Dec 13, 2023 AP Photo/Paul Vernon, file

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson taken to hospital with chest injury after big hit
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was taken to a hospital after being hit in the chest during Minnesota's game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, according to Fox Sports. T...
Associated Press Dec 10, 2023 AP Photo/Matt Slocum

College of St. Benedict Cross Country Runner Nominated For Division III Athlete of the Year
(KNSI) - A College of St. Benedict runner is up for Division III Honda Athlete of the Year. Fiona Smith won the national championship cross country meet last month and is now one of 11 finalists for t...
Ashley Menzemer Dec 08, 2023 College of St. Benedict

ROCORI High School Renaming Basketball Court
(KNSI) - ROCORI High School will pay the ultimate compliment to a legendary basketball coach on Friday night. A pregame ceremony will rename the Spartans' home court after Bob Brink. He was on the sid...
Ashley Menzemer Dec 07, 2023 MNBBCA

Area Brothers Are Two of Country's Best BMX Racers
(KNSI) - Two central Minnesota brothers might have a future in the X Games. A press release from District 742 is celebrating the accomplishments of Lucas and Jacob Theisen, who competed in Tulsa, Okla...
Ashley Menzemer Nov 30, 2023

Minnesota Wild fire coach Dean Evason, assistant Bob Woods after losing 14 of their first 19 games
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Wild fired coach Dean Evason and assistant Bob Woods on Monday after losing seven games and 14 of their first 19 to start to the NHL season. General manager Bill G...
Associated Press Nov 27, 2023 (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Eden Valley-Watkins Rides Potent Offense to AA Football Title Game Appearance
(KNSI) - Eden Valley-Watkins continues its dominance, securing a place in the Class AA state final. The Eagles briefly trailed in the first quarter after they exchanged scores on consecutive drives wi...
Ashley Menzemer Nov 17, 2023 MSHL/Facebook

ROCORI Football Will Play For Class AAAA State Title
(KNSI) - ROCORI defensive end Dwight Kiffmeyer took over the Class AAAA state football semifinal Thursday against Byron, contributing to the team's fifth shutout of the season and a 7-0 victory. Kiffm...
Ashley Menzemer Nov 16, 2023 Justin Ekstrom/KNSI Sports Network