Category Archives: Outdoor News

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued Until 2:00 A.M.
(KNSI) - A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for central Minnesota. The watch is in effect until 2:00 a.m. on Friday for Stearns, Kandiyohi, Meeker County. Thunderstorms are expected to move i...
Jake Judd Aug 10, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Busy Wright County Beach Reopened
(KNSI) - Wright County is reopening the popular Schroeder Park Beach after a weeklong closure. It was shut down on August 3rd following heavy rains in the area. Runoff into Cedar Lake led to high bact...
Ashley Kolling Aug 10, 2023 Wright County

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Seeks Input on Proposed Special Fishing Regulations
(KNSI) - The Department of Natural Resouces is looking for public input regarding several special fishing regulation proposals that include lakes in central Minnesota. The DNR is looking at new or cha...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 08, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Waite Park Issues Total Watering Ban
(KNSI) - The City of Waite Park has issued a total watering ban, effective immediately. All non-essential outdoor water use of power washing buildings and outdoor surfaces, private property washing of...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 08, 2023 Unsplash

Wright County Beach Closed Due to High Bacteria
(KNSI) - The beach at Schroeder Park is closed through the weekend because of high bacteria levels. The closure went into effect on Thursday. The Wright County Parks and Recreation Department says the...
Ashley Kolling Aug 03, 2023 Wright County

DNR Briefing Area Officials on Grants Meant to Aid Recovery from Emerald Ash Borer
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is touring the state, stopping in St. Cloud on Friday at 10:00 a.m. inside the Bremer Room of the Great River Regional Library. Staff will discus...
Ashley Kolling Aug 03, 2023 Pixabay

Minnesota Supreme Court rules against disputed mine, says state pollution officials hid EPA warnings
UNDATED (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the state's Pollution Control Agency improperly granted permits to a fiercely contested copper-nickel mine and concealed environmenta...
Associated Press Aug 02, 2023 AP Photo/Jim Mone, File

Benton County Fair Gets Underway
(KNSI) - A long-running summer tradition returns to the St. Cloud area this week. Admission to the 110th Benton County Fair is free every day. The central Minnesota get-together features farm animals,...
Jake Judd Aug 01, 2023

Minnesota Deer Hunting Regulations Released for 2023
(KNSI) - Deer hunters can start planning for the season after the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources released its rules and regulations on Tuesday. Officials say overall, the deer population is...
Jake Judd Aug 01, 2023 Unsplash

St. Cloud Bans Smoking and Vaping of Any Kind in All City Parks
(KNSI) - Starting today, recreational adult use cannabis is legal, and while smoking it in a private home is allowed, it is not allowed in any city park in St. Cloud. On June 26th, the St. Cloud City ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 01, 2023 Unsplash