Category Archives: Community News
St. Cloud Sets One Day Rainfall Record Monday
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service says St. Cloud set a new official rainfall record on Monday. The one day rain total from the official climate site at the St. Cloud Regional Airport showed we rec...
Aug 06, 2024 Unsplash
Red Cross Sounds the Alarm as Blood Supply Runs Critically Low
(KNSI) - The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm due to an unprecedented blood shortage. Red Cross officials say blood supply has fallen by more than 25% since July 1st. Northern and Central Minn...
Aug 06, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News
St. Joseph City Hall Open for Early Voting for Primary Election
(KNSI) - St. Joseph's city hall will be open today for early voting in the primary election. Residents can swing by and cast a ballot from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Th...
Aug 06, 2024 Unsplash
Red Cross Issues Urgent Call for Blood Donations Amid Unprecedented Shortage
(KNSI) - The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm for an unprecedented blood shortage. The Red Cross blood supply has fallen by more than 25% since July 1st. Northern and Central Minnesota Red Cro...
Aug 05, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Central Minnesota Celebrates National Night Out with Block Parties, Community Events, and Public Safety Engagement
(KNSI) - Neighborhoods across central Minnesota will hold block parties on Tuesday for the 40th annual National Night Out. St. Cloud Police Chief Jeff Oxton told KNSI News the city has been participat...
Aug 05, 2024 Jake Judd (KNSI News)
EF-1 Tornado Confirmed in Melrose
(KNSI) - The National Weather Service confirms an EF-1 tornado touched down in Melrose Saturday night. The official summary report says, "The tornado was estimated to touch down on the northwest side ...
Aug 05, 2024 Unsplash
St. Cloud State University HR Vice President Renee Hiller Honored with CUPA-HR 2024 Distinguished Service Award
(KNSI) - A member of St. Cloud State University's human resources department is being honored for her commitment to the field. SCSU Vice President of Human Resources and Workplace Experience Renee Hil...
Aug 05, 2024 St. Cloud State University Facebook
Saturday Night Storm Leaves Damage, Power Outages Across Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - Severe weather blew through central Minnesota on Saturday night, leaving thousands without power and spawning numerous severe thunderstorm warnings, along with one tornado warning that was is...
Aug 03, 2024 Unsplash
St. Cloud BMX Racer Alise Willoughby Finishes 6th in Paris Olympics
(KNSI) - St. Cloud native and Olympic BMX racer Alise Willoughby finished sixth in Paris on Friday. The four-time Olympian finished the course at 36.171 seconds. The 33-year-old was the most experienc...
Aug 02, 2024 Team USA
Prepare for Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave With St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
(KNSI) - Starting January 1st, 2026, Minnesota's Paid Leave program goes into effect, offering job protections and partial wage replacement to employees needing time off for personal or family care. M...
Aug 02, 2024 St. Cloud Chamber/Facebook