Category Archives: State News
Northshore Mining Fined $19,000 for Repeated Wastewater Violations
(KNSI) - A Silver Bay mining company faces a $19,000 state fine after repeatedly dumping wastewater in violation of its environmental permit, including a release that may have reached a northeastern M...
Mar 19, 2026 Unsplash
State Auditors: DHS Had Authority to Investigate Autism Program Kickbacks for Years, Didn't Use It
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Human Services had legal tools to investigate kickbacks in a fast-growing autism services program for years, but failed to use them, according to a special review ...
Mar 18, 2026 Unsplash
Central Minnesota Under Blizzard Warning as Wicked Winter Weather System Roars Through Region
(KNSI) - A Blizzard Warning is in effect for much of central and metro Minnesota - including Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties - from 10:00 p.m. Sunday through 4:00 a.m. Monday. The National Weat...
Mar 14, 2026 Unsplash
National Guard Activated Ahead of Weekend Winter Storm
(KNSI) - Governor Tim Walz has activated the Minnesota National Guard ahead of this weekend's winter storm. The peacetime emergency declaration authorizes the Guard to provide personnel, equipment, fa...
Mar 13, 2026 Minnesota National Guard
Late Winter Snow Storm Set to Pummel Parts of Minnesota
(KNSI) - A major winter storm is bearing down on the region this weekend, and the National Weather Service is not mincing words about it. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued starting at 7:00 Saturd...
Mar 13, 2026 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
High Wind Warning Issued for Central Minnesota Thursday; Wicked Winter Weather on the Horizon for the Weekend
(KNSI) - A High Wind Warning is in effect for portions of central Minnesota starting at 10:00 p.m. tonight through 7:00 Friday morning. The National Weather Service says northwest winds of 30 to 40 mi...
Mar 12, 2026 Unsplash
VA Report: Veteran Suicides Down in 2023, But Minnesota Loses About 100 Veterans a Year
(KNSI) - A new federal report shows the number of veterans who died by suicide dropped in 2023, but Minnesota officials say the fight is far from over. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released...
Mar 12, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of 'most intense day of strikes'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States tha...
Mar 10, 2026 AP Photo/Hussein Malla
Calm returns to Wall Street as oil prices retreat below $90 per barrel
Trading steadied early Tuesday and crude prices eased after wild swings this week with investors trying to figure out how long the war with Iran will continue. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Ave...
Mar 10, 2026 Unsplash
Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department touted a tentative settlement of its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Monday as a victory for consumers t...
Mar 10, 2026 Pixabay