Category Archives: Community News
Numerous Easter Services in Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - Easter Sunday is almost here, and if you're looking for a church service, you won't have far to go. St. Mary's Cathedral in downtown St. Cloud is offering Good Friday services at 7:00 a.m. an...
Mar 29, 2024 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Retired Stearns County K9 Officer Aspen, Legendary Bloodhound Tracker, Passes Away
(KNSI) - A retired Stearns County K9 officer has died. According to a Facebook post by the sheriff's office, "With heavy hearts we announce the passing of retired K9 Aspen." Aspen was part of the only...
Mar 28, 2024 Stearns County Sheriff's Office
Central Minnesota to Honor Vietnam War Veterans Day March 29th
(KNSI) - Friday will see plenty of smiles and a warm welcome for some local veterans. March 29th is Vietnam Vietnam War Veterans Day, and it will be marked with an extra dose of courtesy at the St. Cl...
Mar 28, 2024 Associated Press
April's total solar eclipse is just over a week away. Here's why it's worth the watch and how to stay safe
The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse. The peak spectacle on April 8 will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in the ...
Mar 28, 2024 AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File
A Father's Initiative, 988 Suicide Lifeline Banners Across Central Minnesota Schools and Community Spaces
(KNSI) - A nonprofit started by the father of a young man who died from suicide has teamed with CentraCare to spread the word about dialing 988. The three digits will connect someone with the Suicide ...
Mar 27, 2024 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
K9 Kimber Graduates, Officially Reports for Duty with Sartell Police Department
(KNSI) - Not sure the hat would have stayed on thanks to her big ears, but the newest officer for the Sartell Police Department is ready to report for duty after graduating. K9 Kimber and partner Offi...
Mar 27, 2024 Soldiers 6 Facebook
Bri's Lodge Evening of Hope On April 6th
(KNSI) - Bri's Lodge will hold its Evening of Hope event on April 6th at the Sartell Community Center. Founder Tami Kruzel runs through some of the activities they have planned for the fundraiser. "Ca...
Mar 27, 2024
St. Cloud Urges Residents to Be Good Neighbors Amid Heavy Snowfall
(KNSI) - The City of St. Cloud is asking residents to remember the State Farm jingle and, like a good neighbor, be there for others. The city has been walloped with over 16 inches of snow since Friday...
Mar 27, 2024 Pixabay
St. Cloud Advances Plans for New Homeless Shelter Despite Controversy Over Location
(KNSI) - A new low-barrier homeless shelter in St. Cloud is one step closer to becoming a reality after Monday night's city council meeting. During the nearly four-and-a-half-hour affair, a public hea...
Mar 26, 2024
Two Schools to Get Over $1 Million for Robotics Teams and STEM Internships
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has awarded $2.7 million in grants for robotics teams and STEM internship programs, and two local schools are receiving more th...
Mar 26, 2024 Unsplash