Category Archives: Outdoor News
Central Minnesota Anglers Anticipate Opening Day as Trout Season Approaches
(KNSI) - Fans of fishing in flowing water only need to wait a few more days before they can wet a line. The Department of Natural Resources says the popular stream trout season opens Saturday. There a...
Apr 08, 2024 Jake Judd (KNSI)
Eclipse Viewing Party Canceled
(KNSI) - An eclipse viewing event scheduled for Monday at Mississippi River County Park in Stearns County is canceled. Heavy clouds will keep central Minnesota from getting a good glimpse of the rare ...
Apr 08, 2024 Associated Press
Minnesota DNR's Eagle Camera Chronicles Tragic Loss, Hopeful Renewal
(KNSI) - One year ago, Minnesotans watched helplessly as heavy snow caused the nest on the Department of Natural Resources eagle cam to fall out of the tree and crash to the ground. On April 2nd, 2023...
Apr 02, 2024 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Apply Now for Your Shot at Minnesota Black Bear Hunting, Deadline May 3rd
(KNSI) - Hunters in north-central and northeastern Minnesota must apply for a shot at taking a black bear. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has made 4,030 licenses available in 15 quota a...
Apr 01, 2024 Pixabay
Learn New Outdoor Skills with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' I Can! Programs
Originally published March 20th, 2024 Updated 9:23 a.m. April 1st, 2024 (KNSI) - Registration is now open for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' I Can! outdoor skills program. The I Can! p...
Apr 01, 2024 Unsplash
Spring Snow Storm Puts Dent in Drought
(KNSI) - The dumping of snow Minnesota received the last week has helped put a dent in the drought. The latest figures from the U.S. Drought Monitor show a decrease in the areas marked by severe or ex...
Mar 29, 2024 Unsplash
April's total solar eclipse is just over a week away. Here's why it's worth the watch and how to stay safe
The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse. The peak spectacle on April 8 will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in the ...
Mar 28, 2024 AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File
Stearns County's Mississippi River Park Hosting Eclipse Viewing Party
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Parks system has two family-friendly events coming up over the next couple of months. On April 8th, a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party is scheduled from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Mis...
Mar 27, 2024 Associated Press
DNR Encouraging People To Begin Planning Summer Outdoor Activities
(KNSI) - "Think summer!" is more than just a motivational slogan on this wintry March day. It's necessary if you want to lock in the perfect camping getaway, according to Minnesota DNR Parks and Trail...
Mar 26, 2024 Unsplash
Heavy Snow Blankets St. Cloud Area: National Weather Service Reports 7.1 Inches as Official Total
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service says as of 7:00 a.m. Monday morning, the official snow total for the St. Cloud area for this storm is 7.1". Other locally heavy amounts were recorded, including W...
Mar 25, 2024 Unsplash