Category Archives: Community News
St. Cloud Area School District Secures $2.5 Million Grant to Establish Full-Service Community Schools
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Area School District 742 has been awarded $2.5 million to launch two full-service community campuses. The new programs will be at Discovery Community School in Waite Park and North ...
Nov 28, 2023 District 742 X
CentraCare Shines Spotlight on Silent Struggle, Workshop Addresses GSM
(KNSI) - CentraCare is holding a workshop on a deadly condition taking the lives of women across Minnesota. Certified menopause and sexual medicine provider Joni Steffens will lead this week's discuss...
Nov 28, 2023 CentraCare
CentraCare EMS Holding Regional Toy Drive Friday
(KNSI) - Ambulances always have precious cargo, but they aren't usually known for carrying holiday cheer. On Friday, CentraCare is hoping to change that. The healthcare group is hosting a Stuff the Am...
Nov 28, 2023 CentraCare Health
St. Cloud State University's Faculty Association Responds to President Wacker's Departure
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University's Faculty Association members issued a statement regarding school President Dr. Robbyn Wacker's departure announcement. Wacker said Monday she will step down June 3...
Nov 28, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Teen Honored for Bravery, Calm, and Courage During Mother's Behind the Wheel Medical Emergency
(KNSI) - A 13-year-old girl is being hailed as a hero after keeping calm after her mother suffered an undisclosed medical emergency while she was driving. According to the Hubbard County Sheriff's Dep...
Nov 28, 2023 Hubbard County Sheriff's Office Facebook
Powder Ridge Ski Hill Opens To Public On Thursday
(KNSI) - Powder Ridge in Kimball opens to the public for the first time this winter season on Thursday. Skiers will have a chance to hit some of the slopes, but not all. Assistant General Manager Shel...
Nov 28, 2023 Unsplash
Local Towing Icon Honored By Convoy Through St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids
(KNSI) - You may have noticed a convoy meandering through St. Cloud on Monday to honor a titan in the tow truck industry. Dozens of big rigs took Andrew "Andy" Hovanes Jr. on his final route on Monday...
Nov 27, 2023 Dan "The Ox" Ochsner/KNSI News
St. Cloud Family Spreads Holiday Joy to Children at Anna Marie's Alliance
(KNSI) - A family is helping bring a happy holiday to children at a St. Cloud women's shelter. Pam and Ryan Bjerke took their twin daughters shopping at the mall to buy gifts for kids staying at Anna ...
Nov 27, 2023 Pam Bjerke
Christmas Tree Lighting and Weihnachtsmarkt Tradition Illuminate St. Cloud Winter Festivities
(KNSI) - St. Cloud kicks off the holiday season this week with its official Christmas tree lighting ceremony and Weihnachtsmarkt. The city's 11th annual winter party is on Thursday, November 30th, in ...
Nov 27, 2023 City of St. Cloud
Fueled by Community Support and a Growing Mission, Faith Feeds MN Serves Over 2,000 Thanksgiving Meals
(KNSI) - It was another bountiful Thanksgiving for Faith Feeds MN. The nonprofit served "over 2,050 meals to the community, including Place of Hope, Lincoln Center, and other homeless centers. Agape M...
Nov 27, 2023 Unsplash