Category Archives: Outdoor News

Stearns County Proposing New Park Near Paynesville
(KNSI) - The Paynesville Area Community Foundation is hosting an informational meeting on March 18th regarding a proposed Stearns County Park. The meeting is at 7:00 p.m. at the Koronis Ministries Cam...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 14, 2024 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

YMCA Bernick's Fitness Series Starts 2024 with Saturday Pot O' Gold 5K
(KNSI) - Runners are hoping to bottle a little luck of the Irish this Saturday when they take to the streets for the Pot O'Gold 5K. The event starts with the El-Jay Plumbing "Little Leprechauns" 1K fo...
Ashley Kolling Mar 14, 2024 Photo by sporlab on Unsplash

Munsinger and Clemens Gardens Named 8th Best Garden in USA Today's Reader's Choice Awards
(KNSI) - It's official, the number one attraction in central Minnesota is one of the best gardens in the nation. Munsinger and Clemens Gardens finished 8th in the USA Today Ten Best Reader's Choice Aw...
Jake Judd Mar 13, 2024 City of St. Cloud

DNR Severely Limits Walleye Harvest on Mille Lacs Lake
(KNSI) - Walleye anglers will likely return from Mille Lacs Lake empty-handed this summer, even if they are able to lure them onto their line. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the sp...
Ashley Kolling Mar 13, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Experts Warn to Hold Off on Spring Lawn Care Amidst Lingering Chilly Weather
(KNSI) - Gardeners and lawn care warriors need to stay off the grass for a little while longer. Stearns, Benton, Morrison, and Sherburne County Horticulture and Master Gardener Quincy Sadowski told KN...
Jake Judd Mar 12, 2024 Pixabay

Tree Trimming Operations Underway on Lake Wobegon Trail
(KNSI) - Users of the Lake Wobegon trail are being asked to watch out for equipment and workers this week as tree trimming operations get underway. According to the Stearns County Parks Department, st...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 12, 2024 Stearns County Parks Department

St. Cloud Sets Temperature Record Monday, Tuesday Record on the Line
(KNSI) - Monday's warm weather was one for the record books. The National Weather Service says St. Cloud hit 68 at 3:35 p.m., beating the old record of 62 set in 2016. It also bested the forecast high...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 12, 2024 Unsplash

Space Still Available for Wildwood Ranch Open House Tours
Originally published February 27th, 2024 Updated 10:39 a.m. March 11th, 2024 (KNSI) - Space is still available for tours of Wildwood Ranch in St. Joseph. There will be open houses at Kraemer Lake-Wild...
Ashley Kolling Mar 11, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Worry Looms Over Walleye Spawning Season Amid Early Ice Out
(KNSI) - The wily walleye could be at risk because of the early ice out. Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say they are worried the fish could have trouble reproducing. A st...
Jake Judd Mar 11, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Powder Ridge Hosting Outdoor Party To End 2023-24 Season
(KNSI) - It could be the final weekend of the 2023-24 season at Powder Ridge Ski Area in Kimball. They're pulling out all the stops, adding a patio party to the mix on Saturday. Staff have set up an o...
Ashley Kolling Mar 08, 2024 Unsplash