(KNSI) – A scout leader and vital volunteer has been named the 2021 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year.
Steve Reese was announced as the winner of the prestigious award on Monday.
According to the selection committee, Reese leads Cub Scout Pack 8 in Sauk Rapids and volunteers around the community.
According to the committee, his work as a sheriff’s deputy exemplifies his character and leadership.
Mayor Kurt Hunstiger will recognize Reese at the May 10th Sauk Rapids city council meeting.
The Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year award is made possible through the support of local businesses.
Each year the committee donates one to two scholarships to seniors at the high school who have exemplified the qualities of good citizenship and volunteerism.
___
Copyright 2021 Leighton Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be broadcast, published, redistributed, or rewritten, in any way without consent.
Red Flag Warning Issued for Friday Afternoon
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for parts of central and west central Minnesota. Forecasters say a combination of strong west/northwest winds and low relative humidity will create critical fire weather conditions o...
1h ago
Niron Magnetics Receives State Funding for Workforce Expansion
(KNSI) - Niron Magnetics is getting state funding to grow its workforce. According to a press release, the company has been awarded $400,000 from the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership grant program, administered by the Department of Employment and Eco...
2h ago
Minnesota House Passes Landmark Anti-Fraud Legislation
(KNSI) - What lawmakers are calling the most significant anti-fraud legislation to date, the bill creating the Office of Inspector General, passed the House floor vote by a wide bipartisan margin. The legislation passed 127-5 and creates a brand new ...
48m ago
Governor Signs Kayla's HOPE Act for Suicide Prevention
(KNSI) - A bill aimed at preventing suicides on tall public structures has been signed into law by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The Kayla's HOPE Act establishes a process for identifying high-risk structures and determining where safety measures, suc...
A few minutes ago
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!