Category Archives: Community News
May 13th Marks National Police Week
(KNSI) - Thousands of law enforcement officers will descend on Washington, D.C. this week to mark National Police Week. John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15th as Peace Officers Mem...
May 13, 2024 Associated Press
A Sweet Start to St. Cloud Restaurant Week
(KNSI) - The third annual St. Cloud Area Restaurant Week gets off to a tasty start Monday. Calling all those with a sweet tooth for confections day. Visit St. Cloud Executive Director Rachel Thompson ...
May 13, 2024
Residents Look To Add Mental Health Section To St. Cloud Community Policing Agreement
(KNSI) - Thursday's Community Policing Agreement annual review opened the door for some future additions to the document. Roughly 15 attendees and representatives from the St. Cloud Police Department ...
May 10, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Minnesota Gears Up for Walleye Opener: Governor Walz Highlights Booming Fishing Industry and Youth Participation
(KNSI) - An unofficial holiday in Minnesota arrives this weekend with the walleye opener. The season starts at 12:00 a.m. Saturday. The Governor's Fishing Opener is in Lake City, and that's where KNSI...
May 10, 2024 Governor Walz's Office
ICYMI: Help Stamp Out Hunger This Saturday
(KNSI) - The National Association of Letter Carriers is hosting its 32nd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday. Participating is easy. Just leave a bag filled with non-perishable food by the ...
May 10, 2024 Unsplash
St. Cloud Nonprofit Wins LEAP Grant
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud area organization is one of six in the state selected for a Labor Education Advancement Program award. LEAP grants are meant to encourage apprenticeship programs for underserved c...
May 09, 2024 Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash
Sartell Schools Employee Receives Love (And Cake) At Special Birthday Party
(KNSI) - Sartell-St. Stephen Middle School threw a special birthday party on Thursday. Mary Lou Westra began working in the district in January 2002 and is now a lunchroom supervisor. What's unique is...
May 09, 2024 Sartell-St. Stephen School District
The Tour of Saints is Back for a Heavenly Little Ride
(KNSI) - Mark your calendars for the upcoming Tour of Saints Bike Ride. Described as a heavenly little ride, it starts at the Athletic Complex at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph and ends a...
May 09, 2024 Unsplash
Minnesota Legislature Upholds Religious Freedom Passing Provision in Human Rights Act Protecting Organizations from Discrimination Accusations
(KNSI) - In what is being hailed as a win for religious freedom, the Minnesota Legislature voted in favor of a provision in state law safeguarding religious institutions and schools from accusations o...
May 09, 2024 Unsplash
YMCA Homegrown 5K and Festival Ready To Blossom
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Area Family YMCA is taking over Wilson Park again for the Homegrown Festival and 5K on Friday, May 10th. The Homegrown Festival combines a large craft and artisan fair with a fr...
May 08, 2024