Category Archives: Outdoor News

Another Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service has issued another winter weather advisory as areas of central Minnesota are in line for accumulating snow overnight. The winter weather advisory is in place from...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 28, 2023 Unsplash

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Central Minnesota Monday
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory starting at 3:00 a.m. for Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties. A strong storm system will bring widespread precipitation t...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 26, 2023 SCSU Weather Camera

First Ever Moonlight Hike Friday, February 24th at Warner Lake County Park
(KNSI) - Outdoor enthusiasts can get out and hike in the fresh powder Friday night with the first ever moonlight hike at Warner Lake County Park near Clearwater. Hikers will head out from the Warner L...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 24, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

We Are Water MN Exhibit In Becker Starting March 2nd
(KNSI) - A traveling exhibit celebrating water will head to Becker in the coming months. It is open to the public from March 2nd through April 24th, which includes Earth Day, World Water Day, and the ...
Ashley Kolling Feb 23, 2023

St. Cloud Skating Outdoor Rinks Close for the Year
(KNSI) - St. Cloud has closed its outdoor skating rinks, including Lake Goerge. The park and recreation department says with warm weather leading to open ice last week and the heavy snow this week, th...
Jake Judd Feb 22, 2023 Unsplash

Environmental Advocates Ask Residents to Go Easy on the Salt and De-icing Chemicals
(KNSI) - As snow and ice pile up on driveways and sidewalks, the public is urged to take it easy when laying down chemicals to melt it all. Sue Nissen, a water steward with the group Stop Over Salting...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 22, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Models Adjusted, New Warnings Issued as Round Two of Major Snowstorm Moves In
(KNSI) - Round two of this potentially historic winter storm will make its way across Minnesota Wednesday and Thursday, but we may see less snow than forecasters were thinking. The National Weather Se...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 22, 2023 Unsplash

Highway 23 South Gap Project Calls For Seven Mile Detour Near Paynesville
(KNSI) - There's an open house for people to get a look at a project that will cause a major detour on Highway 23 between Paynesville and New London. The purpose is to expand seven miles of the road t...
Jake Judd Feb 21, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Minnesota Department of Public Safety Urges People to Stay Home During Storm
(KNSI) - Minnesota officials are urging people to stay off the roads as the largest winter storm of the season rolls through the state. Minnesota Department of Transportation Communications Director J...
Jake Judd Feb 21, 2023 Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Governor Walz Declares State of Emergency as Winter Storm Rolls In
(KNSI) - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and is asking for the National Guard's help as a possible historic winter storm barrels down on the state. The National Weather ...
Jake Judd Feb 21, 2023 AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt