Category Archives: Community News
Federal Funds May Soon Boost Water Infrastructure in Central Minnesota Cities
(KNSI) - Congressman Tom Emmer is touting federal funds that could be coming to a handful of central Minnesota cities to help with water infrastructure projects. This week, the U.S. House of Represent...
Jul 29, 2024 Unsplash
Central Minnesota Grant Rounds Send Nearly $200,000 To Area Organizations
(KNSI) - The Central Minnesota Community Foundation announced $195,000 was handed out to organizations across the region recently during three grant rounds. The Difference Maker awards stressed mental...
Jul 29, 2024 Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Bird flu worries prompt changes at Minnesota State Fair
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A popular event at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year - but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create w...
Jul 26, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Chris Cagle Rocks Rollie's Rednecks and Longnecks for 14th Annual Sauk Rapids Firefighters Fundraiser
(KNSI) - Everyone will dig Friday's concert at Rollie's Rednecks and Longnecks. The 14th Annual Sauk Rapids Firefighters Relief Association Fundraiser is part of the Rollie's Summer Concert Series. Co...
Jul 26, 2024 Rollie's Red Necks and Longnecks/Facebook
Students Begin Crash Course At School Of Rock
(KNSI) - For teens about to rock, we salute you. Jack Black has nothing on the students in central Minnesota's local School of Rock. They're hard at work prepping for their annual show at the Paramoun...
Jul 26, 2024 KNSI News
Vehicles for Veterans Makes Significant Donation to Hope for the Warriors
(KNSI) - Minnesota based Vehicles for Veterans, which is part of the Car Donation Foundation, has donated over $108,000 to Hope for the Warriors. Hope for the Warriors is a national nonprofit dedicate...
Jul 25, 2024 Unsplash
Sketches of MN: A Community Inspired Civic Improv Comedy Tour Comes to Waite Park Thursday, July 25th.
(KNSI) - Thursday night, a collaboration between the Minnesota Humanities Center and Danger Boat Productions will bring the Sketches of Minnesota series to the Helgeson Learning Lab in Waite Park. It'...
Jul 25, 2024 Unsplash
Kwik Trip Adds New Area Location
(KNSI) - A soft opening on Thursday is easing the newest area Kwik Trip location into action. Situated on Rolling Ridge Road near Highway 10 on the east end of Becker, customers are already being cash...
Jul 25, 2024 KNSI News
St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis Honored for 30 Years of Public Service in U.S. House Tribute
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis was recognized for his 30 years of public service on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday. Minnesota's Sixth District Congressman Tom Emmer used ...
Jul 25, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Disabled Veterans Invited to Exclusive Duck Hunt This Fall at Robert Ney Regional Park
(KNSI) - Disabled veterans will have a chance to get in a blind this fall for duck hunting season. The Wright County Parks & Recreation Department is working with several partners to provide the o...
Jul 25, 2024 Pixabay