Category Archives: Outdoor News

Beer & Blooms Garden Tour Tuesday in Cold Spring
(KNSI) - People interested in gardening or those looking for inspiration can hook up with Beer & Blooms on Tuesday, June 28th. Participants will visit gardens in the Cold Spring area, including pe...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 27, 2022 Pixabay

Sheriff: 30 Homes In Randall Evacuated Due To Flooding, Roads Remain Closed
(KNSI) - Around 30 homes had to be evacuated due to flooding after nearly eight inches of rain fell near Randall. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says they started getting reports of flooding in ...
Jake Judd Jun 24, 2022 Morrison County Sheriff's Office

Flash Flood Watch Issued for St. Cloud Area
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Central Minnesota. The watch is in effect from 10 p.m. Friday through Saturday Morning in Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, St...
Jake Judd Jun 24, 2022 Unsplash

Flash Flooding, Hail, Power Outages Reported Following Overnight Storms
Originally published 7:01 a.m. June 24th, 2022 Updated 2:33 p.m. June 24th, 2022 (KNSI) - Heavy rain and thunderstorms seemed to park themselves over central Minnesota pummeling the area with heavy ra...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 24, 2022 Unsplash

Slight Risk of Severe Weather Thursday and Friday
(KNSI) - Central Minnesota is in the slight risk area for severe weather over the next couple of days. As of early Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service says thunderstorms can be expected l...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 23, 2022 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

One Camper Killed, Another Injured During Storms Monday Night
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (AP) - One person is dead and another hospitalized after a tree fell on a camper during severe storms in central Minnesota. Among the storm damage calls the Douglas County Sheriff's ...
Associated Press Jun 22, 2022 Unsplash

St. Cloud Set New Record for Heat Monday
(KNSI) - St. Cloud and Minneapolis set new temperature records on Monday. The high in St. Cloud hit 100 degrees at 3:53 p.m. That beat the previous record of 98 degrees set in 1933. Central Minnesota ...
Jake Judd Jun 20, 2022 Unsplash

Sheriff: Man Drowns After Jumping In Lake To Save His Dog
(KNSI) - It was a deadly weekend on Minnesota waters. Officials say a 48-year-old man died after jumping into Lake Lida near Pelican Rapids around 1:15 on Saturday afternoon. The Otter Tail County She...
Jake Judd Jun 20, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Crow Wing County Man Drowns in Pelican Lake
(KNSI) - A 49-year-old Crow Wing County man is dead after drowning in Pelican Lake. The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office says they were called to the Pelican Lake Public Access in Pequot Lakes at abo...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 20, 2022 Unsplash

Heat Advisory, Excessive Heat Warning Posted for Minnesota
(KNSI) - Dangerous heat will consume the upper Midwest Monday ahead of the summer solstice. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory until 11:00 a.m. Monday morning. An excessive heat w...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 20, 2022 Unsplash