Category Archives: Community News
Student Athletes Bring Mobile Sauna, Cold Plunge Experience to CSB+SJU Winter Festival
(KNSI) - Student athletes Charlie Ryks and Tom Kuriscak are bringing a mobile sauna experience to the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University as the inaugural True North Winter Festival ...
Feb 26, 2026 KNSI News
More Than 100 People Packed St. Cloud Community Policing Agreement Meeting Following Local ICE Operations
(KNSI) - More than 100 residents packed City Hall for the yearly review of the St. Cloud Community Policing Agreement in the wake of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. During Wedne...
Feb 26, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Quarry Park and Nature Preserve Master Plan Open House Set for March 11th
(KNSI) - Stearns County Parks is inviting the public to weigh in on the future of Quarry Park and Nature Preserve at an open house next month. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11th, from 5:...
Feb 25, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Nominations Open for 2026 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year Award
(KNSI) - The City of Sauk Rapids is looking to honor a person who goes above and beyond for the community, with nominations now open for the 2026 Citizen of the Year Award. The annual honor recognizes...
Feb 24, 2026 City of Sauk Rapids
Great River Children's Museum Named Statewide Redevelopment Award Finalist
(KNSI) - A new landmark destination for families in St. Cloud is getting statewide attention. The Great River Children's Museum has been named a finalist for the 2026 ReScape Brownfield Redevelopment ...
Feb 23, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
United Way of Central Minnesota Seeks Bedding Donations to Help Provide New Beds for 50 Local Children
(KNSI) - For the fourth year in a row, United Way of Central Minnesota and Callan Furniture are teaming up to make sure local kids can rest easy. The community initiative will give 50 children brand-n...
Feb 18, 2026 United Way of Central Minnesota Facebook
Trailblazer Challenge Returns to St. Cloud Thursday, March 12th
(KNSI) - The Trailblazer Challenge is returning in 2026, with this year's event scheduled for next month at Pioneer Place on Fifth in downtown St. Cloud. The competition is organized by Greater St. Cl...
Feb 18, 2026 Photo Courtesy of Greenfield Communications
Two St. Cloud Educators Among Minnesota Teacher of the Year Semifinalists
(KNSI) - Two local teachers are among the semifinalists for the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. Devon Bowker of Apollo High School and Paige Janorschke of Lincoln Elementary School are both ...
Feb 18, 2026 Unsplash
Stearns County Justice Center Looks Like It's Coming in Under Budget, Boosting Local Economy
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Justice Center project looks like it's coming in well under budget, and a large chunk of that construction money is staying right here in the region. Stearns County Facilit...
Feb 17, 2026 Stearns County
Scholarship Established to Honor Memory of Hallie Tobler, Celebrated for Kindness and IT Passion
(KNSI) - A scholarship fund honoring Hallie Marie (Johnson) Tobler has been established at the Central Minnesota Community Foundation to celebrate a young woman remembered for her compassion, advocacy...
Feb 16, 2026 Central Minnesota Community Foundation