Category Archives: Community News

Texas Roadhouse's Tip a Cop Night Raises Over $3,000 for Charity
(KNSI) - The Tip a Cop event at Texas Roadhouse Wednesday night raked in more than $3,000 for charity. The serve portion of Serve and Protect was literally on display as local police officers helped t...
Jennifer Lewerenz Dec 01, 2023 Sartell Police Department Facebook

Minnesota Anticipates Mild Winter with Reduced Snowfall in 2023's El NiƱo Pattern
(KNSI) - Central Minnesota should see less snow and above-average temperatures this winter season. National Weather Service meteorologist Tyler Hasenstein explains we're in an El-Nio pattern. "That ty...
Jake Judd Nov 30, 2023 KNSI News

St. Cloud Restores Operating Licenses For Lincoln Center Homeless Shelter
(KNSI) - The Lincoln Center Homeless Shelter has reopened to both day and overnight guests. The building was granted a food service license by the City of St. Cloud back on November 18th, and its full...
Ashley Menzemer Nov 30, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Local Troops from Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division to Deploy to Kuwait for Ten Month Mission
(KNSI) - Local soldiers are among the 550 Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division Red Bulls heading to Kuwait for a ten month deployment. In February, the unit will train at Fort Cavasos, Te...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 30, 2023 Minnesota National Guard

Americans Shift Away from Traditional Holiday Gift-Giving: Spending Declines by Nearly a Third Since 2000
(KNSI) - Data shows Americans are spending less on Christmas gifts over the last few decades, and experts don't expect the trend to end. Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota Pro...
Jake Judd Nov 29, 2023 Unsplash

Jewelry Making Still Going Strong At Former Bachman St. Cloud Location
(KNSI) - The former Bachman Jewelers site in downtown St. Cloud is under new ownership but delivering the same high-quality craftsmanship. Carla DeFrance-Crosby has been a goldsmith for decades and wo...
Ashley Menzemer Nov 29, 2023 KNSI News

Gratitude on Repeat Nominations Now Open
(KNSI) - If you know of a nonprofit that does fantastic work all year, now is the time to nominate them for Gratitude on Repeat. Leighton Broadcasting will award one local nonprofit a client discovery...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 29, 2023

Local Police Officer Chosen as Minnesota Wild's Hero of the Game
(KNSI) - A Sartell Police Officer received a hero's welcome at the Minnesota Wild game Tuesday night in St. Paul. Officer Jordan Miller was nominated and selected to be named the Hero of the Game for ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 29, 2023 Sartell Police Department Facebook

Waite Park Police Host Coco with the Popo on Sunday, December 10th
(KNSI) - The Waite Park Police Department is ready to repurpose its coffee urns for a hot beverage that is loved by all ages. Officers will be passing out delicious hot chocolate, coinciding with a po...
Ashley Menzemer Nov 29, 2023 Unsplash

Six People Arrested After Home Searched in Northeast St. Cloud
(KNSI) - Six people were arrested for outstanding warrants after three units from the St. Cloud Police Department raided a home on the northeast side of the city on Tuesday. A press release says membe...
Ashley Menzemer Nov 28, 2023 Jake Judd KNSi News