Category Archives: Community 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
Sauk Rapids Police Pup Receives Protective Vest
(KNSI) - Just days after it was announced Sartell's K9 officer was getting one, the Sauk Rapids Police Department's K9 Bolt is also getting a bullet and stab resistant vest. The same company that dona...
Aug 02, 2024 Sauk Rapids Police Department
Saddle Up for a Fun Weekend at the Benton County Fair
(KNSI) - The 111th annual Benton County Fair finishes out the year with three big days. Friday's fun features the Bulls, Barrels & Broncs Rodeo in the grandstand at 6:30 p.m. Mason Dixon Line will...
Aug 02, 2024 Benton County Fair
Tribal-Based Dispensary in St. Cloud Shut Down Again Amid Allegations of Health and Safety Violations
(KNSI) - A self-described tribal-based medical cannabis dispensary on St. Cloud's east side has been forced to shutter its doors for a second time. White Feather Essential Earth Elements opened in the...
Aug 02, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News
St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis to Host Town Hall with SCSU Interim President Larry Dietz Addressing University Concerns
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis will have a special guest with him at his next town hall meeting. The gathering will include St. Cloud State University Interim President Larry Dietz on Tuesday, Au...
Aug 01, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Monarch Butterflies Ready To Soar Above Munsinger and Clemens Gardens
(KNSI) - This year's annual butterfly release at the Munsinger and Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud is coming up on Sunday. The event benefits Quiet Oaks Hospice House. Executive Director Linda Allen says...
Aug 01, 2024 KNSI News