Category Archives: Outdoor News

Minnesota Moose Population at Largest Level Since 2011
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's moose population is the largest it has been in more than a decade, after 11 consecutive years of remaining relatively stable, Department of Natural Resources officia...
Associated Press Apr 04, 2022 Unsplash

Little Falls Woman OK After Being Rescued from Icy Waters
(KNSI) - A woman needed to be rescued Sunday afternoon after falling out of her kayak and into the icy waters of the Mississippi River. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office was called about 4:00 for a...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 04, 2022 Morrison County Sheriff's Office

Clearwater River Watershed District Holding Aquatic Invasive Species Forum
(KNSI) - A local watershed district is holding its 3rd Aquatic Invasive Species forum. The Clearwater River Watershed District will meet virtually over Zoom next Thursday, April 7th. Officails say it'...
Jake Judd Mar 31, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

MN DNR Imposes One Walleye Limit on Lake Mille Lacs, Again
(KNSI) - Anglers on Lake Mille Lacs will once again be allowed to keep one walleye during early spring fishing and again during fall fishing. People fishing on the Central Minnesota lake will be allow...
Jake Judd Mar 29, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

City of St. Cloud Yard Waste Collection to Begin April 4th
(KNSI) - Crews with the City of St. Cloud will start picking up yard waste, weather permitting, on Monday. According to a press release from the city, yard waste contained in city yard waste bags will...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 29, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Wind Advisory for Portions of Central, South Central and Southwest Minnesota for Friday
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Friday, March 25th. Forecasters say the area will see sustained northwest winds of 25 to 30 miles an hour, with gusts up to 50 are ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 25, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

The Traditional Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener is Back but Will Look Different
(KNSI) - The traditional kickoff to the tourist season in Minnesota will be back but will look different. Planning for the 2022 Minnesota Governor Fishing Opener in May is underway. Officials say they...
Jake Judd Mar 18, 2022 Governor Walz's Office

DNR: Lake Ice Should Be Good For One More Weekend Before it Melts
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says this could be one of the last weekends to get out and enjoy ice fishing before warmer weather weakens the ice. Minnesota DNR Conservation Of...
Jake Judd Mar 16, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Minnesota's Outdoor Heritage Fund May Get a More Than $150 Million Boost
(KNSI) - The House Legacy Committee discussed funding recommendations for Minnesota's Outdoor Heritage Fund at the Capitol today. The legislation includes $159 million toward 46 programs across the st...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 16, 2022 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Two Area Lakes Removed From Impaired Waters List
(KNSI) - The Clearwater River Watershed District has removed two area lakes from the impaired waters list. Lake Augusta and Union Lake have been removed from the list after more than three decades of ...
Jeff McMahon Mar 11, 2022 Clearwater River Watershed District