Category Archives: Community News

14th Annual Pack the Porches Food and Fund Drive Set for March 22nd
(KNSI) - March is Minnesota FoodShare Month, and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud is bringing back its Pack the Porches Food and Fund Drive next month. On March 22nd, the 14th annual eve...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 28, 2024 Photo provided by Jenna Pettit, Catholic Charities.

Family of Slain Officer Matthew Ruge Pays Tribute to His Legacy of Kindness and Heroism
(KNSI) - For the first time since he was killed, the family of Officer Matthew Ruge is speaking out about their son. The City of Burnsville published a statement on behalf of Sean Ruge and Christin He...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 28, 2024 City of Burnsville

Munsinger and Clemens Gardens in Final Push for National Recognition
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud landmark needs your vote for national recognition. Munsinger and Clemens Gardens are in the homestretch of a competition to be one on the USA Today Ten Best Reader's Choice Awards...
Jake Judd Feb 27, 2024 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Lost Trucker Kitty Tom Found Safe After Month-Long Search Around St. Cloud
(KNSI) - A kitty cat missing for more than a month in the St. Cloud area has been found safe. Tom famously became known as the Lost Trucker Kitty when he bolted from his Arizona owner's semi on Januar...
Jake Judd Feb 27, 2024 Tom the Lost Trucker Kitty/Facebook

Domus Diaper Drive Easily Exceeds Goal
(KNSI) - Lenten generosity leaves Domus Transitional Housing loaded with Luvs. Officials at Catholic Charities Emergency Services say this year's diaper drive was a swaddling success. They have been h...
Ashley Menzemer Feb 27, 2024 Catholic Charities

Sartell Pitches Middle School Scheduling Changes
(KNSI) - Sartell Middle School students will have a new schedule in the fall that prioritizes more time for core classes and electives alike. Interim Superintendent Tom Lee presented the proposal at M...
Ashley Menzemer Feb 27, 2024 KNSI News

Memorial Service Plans Announced for Fallen Burnsville Officers and Firefighter; Livestream Available for Public Viewing
(KNSI) - Plans have been revealed for those who wish to either attend or watch the public memorial service for two police officers and a firefighter paramedic killed in the line of duty on February 18...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 27, 2024 Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Sartell-St. Stephen School Board Names Semi-Finalists for Superintendent Position
(KNSI) - The Sartell-St. Stephen School Board has selected four semi-finalists to interview for the school district's superintendent position. The semi-finalists were selected from a pool of applicant...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 27, 2024 Sartell-St. Stephen School District

St. Cloud Considers Increasing Multifamily Housing to Tackle Affordability Crisis
(KNSI) - St. Cloud is considering adding more multifamily housing in its existing neighborhoods. The city council and planning commission held a joint work session on Monday to hear a presentation on ...
Jake Judd Feb 27, 2024 Unsplash

Farm Show Returns to St. Cloud with Exciting Agricultural Innovations
Originally published February 20th, 2024 Updated February 27th, 2024 5:51 a.m. (KNSI) - The largest agricultural expo in years is rolling into the River's Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud on Tuesda...
Jake Judd Feb 27, 2024 Unsplash