Category Archives: Outdoor News

Winter Weather Advisory for Thursday Afternoon and Early Friday Morning
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service has downgraded the winter storm watch for central Minnesota to a winter weather advisory. The advisory is in place from noon today to 6:00 a.m. Friday. The snow w...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 09, 2023 Unsplash

Former Governor Sends Letter to Current Administration Slamming Potential Mining in BWCAW
(KNSI) - Former Governor Arne Carlson is going after current Governor Tim Walz for putting Minnesota waters at risk by potentially doing business with "one of the world's most corrupt enterprises." Ca...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 08, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Minnesota Born Musher and Reigning Iditarod Champion Aiming to Defend his Title
(KDLM) - A Minnesota-born musher is leading the charge across the unforgiving Alaska winter scape in the 2023 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, hoping to defend his title. The race from Willow to Nome, Al...
KNSI News Room Mar 07, 2023 Unsplash

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Thursday and Friday
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for several counties, including central Minnesota, as confidence is increasing that the area will see several inches of snow later...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 07, 2023 Unsplash

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Sunday Night and Monday
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Sunday night and Monday across central Minnesota. The advisory is in place from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for two to four in...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 05, 2023 Unsplash

St. Cloud Seeing Snowiest Winter on Record With First Day of Spring Over Two Weeks Away
(KNSI) - If you think this winter has been a snowy one, you're right. The National Weather Service says for St. Cloud, as of March 1st, we've officially had 64.8" of snow. Normally, we've had 35.2". T...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 03, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Shanties Need To Be Off The Ice By Monday
(KNSI) - Ice shanties in the southern two thirds of the state have to be off of the lake by 11:59 p.m. Monday, March 6th. The deadline includes central Minnesota. After the deadline, houses can go bac...
Ashley Kolling Mar 03, 2023 Pixabay

Most Mille Lacs Lake Walleye Restrictions Lifted For Summer Season
(KNSI) - Walleye fishermen will enjoy a continuous harvest season on Mille Lacs Lake this summer. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources made the announcement Thursday afternoon. Fisheries Sect...
Ashley Kolling Mar 02, 2023 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

Third Major Snowstorm Of The Season Eliminates Predrought Conditions From Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - Wright County was hardest hit by drought conditions in 2022 and, even a week ago 70% of the county was considered abnormally dry. The most recent winter storm has wiped that away. Now only 1....
Ashley Kolling Mar 02, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Reminder: Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Licenses Expire February 28th
Originally published 12:36 p.m. February 23rd, 2023 Updated 8:23 a.m. February 28th, 2023 (KNSI) - Tuesday is the last day to fish on your 2022 license. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources s...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 28, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News