Category Archives: Community News
Minnesota Leaders Mourn Fallen Officer, Vow Support After Deadly Minneapolis Ambush
(KNSI) - Minnesota lawmakers are responding to the death of a Minneapolis police officer killed in an ambush that left two others dead and three others wounded. Elected leaders and other officials too...
May 31, 2024
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Minneapolis Police Officer
(KNSI) - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered flags to fly lowered in honor of a police officer killed in the line of duty. Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell died on Thursday evening after ...
May 31, 2024 Pixabay
Minneapolis Police Officer Killed In Line of Duty For First Time In Decades
Originally published 7:44 p.m. on 5/30/2024 (Associated Press) Updated 9:55 p.m. on 5/30/2024 (KNSI) - Four people, including the shooter, are dead after a suspect ambushed Minneapolis law enforcement...
May 30, 2024 Unsplash
Shuttle Inspiration Expected To Anchor Spaceport Attraction in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - The Space Shuttle Inspiration will be St. Cloud-bound soon. It is being dismantled and prepared for transportation at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Its final destination is central Minneso...
May 30, 2024 Dan Ochsner/KNSI
Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Announces 2024 Award Winners for Community Impact and Leadership
(KNSI) - The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation recently handed out some prestigious hardware. The nonprofit announced the winners of the Community Catalyst Award, Leadership Award and Communit...
May 30, 2024
Central Minnesota Town Festival Frenzy Makes June a Non-Stop Party
(KNSI) - Buckle up! A June whirlwind of local family friendly fun summer festivals is about to start. It gets started with Sartell Summerfest on June 7th. Libertyville kicks things off June 7th at 4:0...
May 30, 2024 Unsplash
Minnesota Students Eliminated from National Spelling Bee Finals
(KNSI) - Minnesota will not be represented at Thursday's Scripps National Spelling Bee finals. Royalton eighth grader William Rausch advanced to the semifinals Wednesday but was eliminated in the sixt...
May 30, 2024 Pixabay
Tri-County Humane Society Microchip Clinic Offers Security and Pampering for Pets
(KNSI) - Tri-County Humane Society is hosting a microchip clinic coming up next week. Identifiers will be implanted in cats and dogs for $10 plus tax. Microchips are permanent forms of identification ...
May 30, 2024 Pixabay
Senator Aric Putnam to Host End of Session Town Hall in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - A public town hall is coming up Monday with St. Cloud area Senator Aric Putnam. It's billed as an opportunity for constituents to share ideas, ask questions and discuss the 2024 legislative s...
May 30, 2024 Photo provided by the Office of Senator Aric Putnam
Committee Ready To Light The Fuse On 78th St. Cloud Fireworks Spectacular
(KNSI) - The rocket's red glare will once again glow over the Mississippi River in St. Cloud on Independence Day. Major General Gerry Lang spoke with KNSI Wednesday morning about this year's fireworks...
May 29, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News