Category Archives: Community News
Microsoft Buys Becker Land For New Data Center
(KNSI) - A tech giant is increasing its footprint in central Minnesota. Microsoft closed a deal with an Xcel Energy affiliate for 295 acres of land near the Sherco plant. The final price tag was $17.7...
Feb 19, 2024 Unsplash
Sartell Appoints Lisa Vollbrecht as Public Works Director
(KNSI) - Sartell has selected its next leader responsible for keeping snow off the roads and the water flowing. Lisa Vollbrecht has been promoted to public works director. She is the assistant public ...
Feb 19, 2024 Lisa Vollbrecht/LinkedIn
CentraCare Foundation Announces New Vice President
(KNSI) - CentraCare Foundation has a new second in command. The nonprofit introduced Holly Gulden as its new vice president on Monday. Gulden has experience in the highest ranks of charities tied to h...
Feb 19, 2024 CentraCare Foundation
Theatre Fans Anticipate GREAT Theatre's Season Reveal
(KNSI) - Theatre fans and thespians alike will pack into Back Shed Brewing in Waite Park tonight as the lineup for next season's Great River Educational Arts Theatre performances is revealed. The part...
Feb 19, 2024 GREAT Theatre
Launch Minnesota Event Series Comes to St. Cloud
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Office of Small Business and Innovation is holding six Launch Minnesota events, including one in St. Cloud. DEED officials will...
Feb 19, 2024 KNSI News
Tributes Flow for Fallen Officers and Firefighter in Burnsville Tragedy
(KNSI) - Tributes are pouring in for the two police officers and firefighter paramedic who died in the line of duty Sunday after responding to a domestic violence call at a home in Burnsville. The St....
Feb 19, 2024 Unsplash
Area Students Encouraged to Apply For Public Safety Scholarships
(KNSI) - The Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation is accepting applications from area college and high school students for a scholarship. The award amounts to $2,000, and several will be handed ...
Feb 19, 2024 Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation
Governor Orders Flags to Fly at Half Staff to Honor Two Fallen Police Officers and One Firefighter Killed Sunday
(KNSI) - Flags have been ordered to fly at half staff to honor two fallen police officers and one firefighter paramedic who were all killed Sunday morning while responding to a domestic violence call ...
Feb 19, 2024 Minnesota Department of Public Safety
What's Open and Closed for Presidents' Day
(KNSI) - Presidents Day will mean several changes compared to a normal weekday. All municipal, state and county government buildings are closed for the holiday, plus federal facilities. Courthouses wi...
Feb 19, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Sheriff Asking For Help Locating Missing Man
(KNSI) - The Meeker County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a missing man. Deputies say Logan Sitz was reported missing around 5:30 on Thursday night. The 33-year-old's vehicle...
Feb 16, 2024 Meeker County Sheriff's Office