Category Archives: Outdoor News
Department of Natural Resources to Introduce Electronic Licensing System
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it has taken another step toward building a modernized electronic license system. The DNR and Minnesota IT Services chose S3 to build the sy...
Apr 25, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Experts: Mosquitoes Licking Their Chops Waiting for Warm Weather
(KNSI) - Our cold, wet spring so far has kept the mosquito population in check, but this summer, we'll likely be swatting more than usual, according to experts. St. Cloud State University Entomology P...
Apr 24, 2023 Pixabay
Quarry Park Participating In Kids To Parks Day In May
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Parks Department is offering free access to Quarry Park on Saturday, May 20th. It's part of the National Park Trust Kids To Parks Day, meant to inspire a love of the outdoo...
Apr 21, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Severe Weather Awareness Week Day Five: Extreme Heat
(KNSI) - It may not seem like it now, but central Minnesota will experience extreme heat at some point, and that is Friday's focus for Severe Weather Awareness Week. Chanhassen-based National Weather ...
Apr 21, 2023 Unsplash
Walleye Restrictions Relaxed For Upper Red Lake
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says there will be a walleye limit for Upper Red Lake during the open-water season. Anglers will be kept to a maximum of five of the prized fish,...
Apr 19, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Minnesota House Passes Environment, Natural Resources, Climate and Energy Bill
(KNSI) - The Minnesota House of Representatives passed the 2023 Environment, Natural Resources, Climate, and Energy Budget Bill Monday. The $670 million in new funding will go toward the Minnesota Dep...
Apr 18, 2023 Unsplash
Severe Weather Awareness Week Day Two - Thunderstorms, Lightning and Hail
(KNSI) - When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, it's because of frequent lightning, high winds and hail are associated with it. Severe Weather Awareness Week continues Tuesday, focusing on hail...
Apr 18, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Anton's in Waite Park Closed Due to Flooding
(KNSI) - A popular Waite Park restaurant only has seating for the fish after the Sauk River overflowed over the weekend. Anton's Restaurant closed on Friday after the famous popovers started floating....
Apr 17, 2023 Anton's Facebook Page
April 17th Marks the Start of Minnesota's Severe Weather Awareness Week
(KNSI) - The last couple of weeks' rapid changes in weather should remind everyone of what Mother Nature can do as Severe Weather Awareness Week begins. Monday's focus is watches and alerts. Chanhasse...
Apr 17, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Snow Mold is Taking Over Lawns In Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - With Minnesota finally free from its frozen fortress, snow mold has laid siege to St. Cloud area yards. Woods Farm Seed & Nursery co-owner Tom Woods told KNSI News that this winter was a ...
Apr 14, 2023 University of Minnesota Extension