Category Archives: Community News

Sticks for Support: Hockey Showcase Slam Dunk for Minnesota Warriors Program
(KNSI) - Sometimes, the goal of hockey isn't to get the puck in the net. Sometimes, it's about brotherhood, camaraderie, and resilience. The fourth annual Blattner Minnesota Warriors Hockey Showcase r...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 22, 2024 Blattner Company

Democratic Lawmakers Push for Stricter Gun Laws Following Tragic Burnsville Shooting
(KNSI) - Democratic lawmakers and a gun control advocacy group rallied at the State Capitol in St. Paul on Wednesday, three days after the shooting deaths of two police officers and a firefighter para...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 22, 2024 Park Street PR

St. Cloud Planning Commission Delays Decision on Homeless Shelter Site
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Planning Commission put off two key items at Wednesday's meeting until next week, which could throw a wrench into plans for a new homeless shelter in the city. Avivo wants to bu...
Ashley Menzemer Feb 22, 2024 KNSI News

Teenager Arrested In Connection To Saturday St. Cloud Shootout
(KNSI) - St. Cloud police say they have arrested one suspect who was allegedly involved in a shootout near the Great River Regional Library downtown on Saturday. Eighteen-year-old Jatrell Robert Anton...
Ashley Menzemer Feb 21, 2024 Unsplash

Three slain Minnesota first responders remembered for their commitment to service
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Two young police officers and a firefighter-paramedic were killed in a burst of gunfire Sunday as they responded to a domestic disturbance call in the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsvil...
Associated Press Feb 21, 2024 Minnesota Department of Public Safety

St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis to Hold Marathon Town Hall Meeting February 24th
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis is holding his second marathon town hall this weekend. The meeting starts at 12:01 a.m. Saturday the 24th at city hall and will go until 12:01 a.m. Sunday the 25th....
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 21, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Cloud Teacher Named 2024 Minnesota Council for Social Studies Teacher of the Year
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud middle school teacher is top of her class. Autumn Heitzman was named the Minnesota Council for Social Studies 2024 Teacher of the Year. The 7th-grade history instructor works at S...
Jake Judd Feb 20, 2024 District 742

Fundraiser Launched to Support Families of Burnsville First Responders
(KNSI) - An official fundraiser has been launched to help the families of three fallen first responders. The City of Burnsville says the outpouring of support and contributions for the families of Pau...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 20, 2024 KNSI News

Wizard of Oz, Into the Woods, and Mary Poppins All Included In GREAT Theatre 2024-25 Schedule
(KNSI) - GREAT Theatre is living up to its name from start to finish with the 2024-25 lineup. Revealed at a special event on Monday, next season's shows include the Tony Award-winning "Into The Woods,...
Ashley Menzemer Feb 20, 2024 AP Photo/Jeff Baenen, File

UniteCloud Ceases Operations
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud social justice organization is shutting its doors for good. UniteCloud says its last day of operation is Tuesday, February 20th, also known as World Day of Social Justice. The non...
Jake Judd Feb 19, 2024 Unite Cloud/Facebook