Category Archives: Community News

Ross Dress For Less Launches Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - A discount clothing store in St. Cloud is asking customers to help out the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota. Starting Saturday, shoppers at Ross Dress For Less can donate at checko...
Jake Judd Feb 11, 2024 KNSI News

New Clinic Prioritizes Holistic Care, Accessibility for Underserved Communities
(KNSI) - Patients in St. Cloud have a new healthcare facility focusing on holistic wellbeing to help heal their body, mind and spirit. Aslan Health is a faith-based clinic for the underserved. It's lo...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 09, 2024 Unsplash

Local Scheels Donates $75,000 to United Way of Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - The United Way of Central Minnesota says a local sporting goods store is to thank for a recent large donation. Scheels at the Crossroads Center Mall in Waite Park forked over $75,000 to help ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 09, 2024 United Way of Central Minnesota Facebook

Community Unites to Serve Up a Whopper of a Check to Tanner's Team Foundation
(KNSI) - The Tanner's Team Foundation has received a whopper of a check as the community came together in a big way. The money comes from the Sauk Rapids-Rice DECA Burger Battle competition, the Molit...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 09, 2024 Kayla Schlichting

Child Pours Heart and Soul into Lemonade Stand Raising $700 for Automatic External Defibrillator
(KNSI) - You've probably heard the phrase, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." Well, a young lady from Albany aimed to do just that. Dr. Jason Spychala, or Dr. Jason as he's better known, le...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 08, 2024 Submitted Photo

Spark Change: Waite Park Fire Department Seeks Community Input to Tackle Staffing Challenges
Originally published February 8th, 2024 Updated February 23rd, 2024 5:12 a.m. (KNSI) - The Waite Park Fire Department has launched a community survey to ask business owners and residents to guide them...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 08, 2024 KNSI News

Buffalo Community Honors Shooting Victims with Candlelight Vigil
(KNSI) - Three years after a disgruntled patient walked into a Buffalo clinic and opened fire, the community continues to heal. Thursday's candlelight vigil is part of that process and begins at Hayes...
Jake Judd Feb 07, 2024 Unsplash

Gear Up for Outdoor Adventure at the St. Cloud Sportsmen's Show
(KNSI) - The great outdoors come indoors for the 36th Annual St. Cloud Sportsmen's Show. The River's Edge Convention Center will be full of everything related to boating, camping, fishing, hunting, an...
Jake Judd Feb 07, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud Mardi Gras Bash Rakes in $357,000
(KNSI) - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud says its 42nd annual Mardi Gras fundraiser hauled in an impressive $357,000. The money will go for emergency services, including a food shelf, c...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 07, 2024 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

St. Cloud's 539 Properties Wins Economic Development Association of Minnesota Award
(KNSI) - An east St. Cloud catalyst site has been named the Economic Development Association of Minnesota's 2024 Project of the Year. The 539 Building, named for its East St. Germain Street address, h...
Ashley Menzemer Feb 06, 2024 KNSI News