Category Archives: Community News

Metro Bus Announces Holiday Schedule
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Metro Bus has released its holiday schedule so people can plan accordingly to get around town. The buses will be parked on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Service will ...
Jake Judd Nov 16, 2023 Metro Bus

Experienced Leader Tapped to Head Initiative Foundation
(KNSI) - The Initiative Foundation has a new president. The Board of Trustees announced that Brian Voerding was selected to helm the Little Falls-based organization Thursday morning. Voerding has serv...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 16, 2023 Initiative Foundation

Minnesota's Generosity Shines Bright: November 16th Marks 15th Annual Give to the Max Day 24 Hour Giving Marathon
(KNSI) - Minnesota's charitable 24-hour giving marathon holiday is underway. The 15th annual Give to the Max Day started at Midnight and will continue until 11:59 p.m. tonight. Give MN Deputy Executiv...
Jake Judd Nov 16, 2023 Unsplash

Seize the Opportunity, Join Stearns County Government and Shape Your Community's Future
(KNSI) - Get involved with grassroots government by applying your skills and experience at the county level. Stearns County is asking residents interested in being local leaders to apply for numerous ...
Jake Judd Nov 15, 2023

Two Minnesota Turkeys Become Lucky Ducks Receiving White House Pardon Ahead of Thanksgiving
(KNSI) - Two turkeys from central Minnesota could be considered lucky ducks this Thanksgiving as they have been selected to be pardoned at the White House. Though people sent turkeys to the White Hous...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 15, 2023 AP Photo/Andrew Harnik

Stearns County Highway Department Director Receives Prestigious Award
(KNSI) - Stearns County Highway Engineer Jodi Teich is being honored for outstanding leadership and commitment to improving the state's transportation infrastructure. Teich received the William Koniar...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 15, 2023 Stearns County

Sartell COUNTRY Lights Festival Bounces Back After Vandalism
(KNSI) - What started as vandalism at the 2023 Sartell COUNTRY Lights Festival looks to wrap up with a storybook ending. Organizer Scott Schmitz says everything still points to an opening night on Fri...
Ashley Menzemer Nov 15, 2023

Jennie-O Gobbles Up Guinness World Record for Largest Turkey Donation
(KNSI) - Willmar-based Jennie-O has shattered the Guinness World Record for the Largest Donation of Turkeys in 24 Hours. On World Kindness Day, the company gave 15,000 whole turkeys to local partners ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 15, 2023 Jennie-O

Fire Marshal Investigating Tuesday Afternoon Blaze in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - No people were hurt, but two dogs and one cat died in a house fire Tuesday afternoon in St. Cloud. The fire department says they were called around 1:45 for a potential fire inside a single f...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 15, 2023 KNSI News

Redevelopment for Gateway Piece of Property to Downtown St. Cloud Moves Forward with Key Approval
(KNSI) - A redevelopment for a gateway piece of property to downtown St. Cloud has cleared another hurdle. On Tuesday night, the planning commission approved OneCorpGlobal's plan to build a bank, fast...
Jake Judd Nov 15, 2023 City of St. Cloud