Category Archives: Community News

Sauk Rapids Rice School Board Member Appointed
(KNSI) - The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board has appointed an interim member to take over for the retiring Jan Solarz. On October 19th, it was announced the board would interview four candidates for the...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 26, 2023 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

Four Schools Win Best of Local High School Sports Contest
(KNSI) - Four area schools received donations to their activities departments, thanks to success in the 2023 Best of Local High School Sports contest. Representatives from sponsors Leighton Broadcasti...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 25, 2023 KNSI News

St. Cloud Rox Project S.A.V.E. Foundation Honored as Northwoods League Community Program of the Year, Again
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Rox Project S.A.V.E. Foundation has been recognized as the Northwoods League Community Program of the Year for the second season in a row. The Rox raised more than $156,000 in 2...
Jake Judd Oct 25, 2023 St. Cloud Rox Project S.A.V.E. Foundation

Foley Hosts Giant Delight: World's Largest Pumpkin and its Proud Grower Take Center Stage
(KNSI) - The world's largest pumpkin and the man who grew it visited Foley Wednesday. Travis Gienger is a horticulture teacher at Anoka Hennepin Technical College and a Guinness World Record holder fo...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 25, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

SCSU Students Shine in Community Outreach with Project Homeless Connect
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University students helped those around the community experiencing homelessness during Project Homeless Connect at the River's Edge Convention Center on October 24th. Students...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 25, 2023 St. Cloud State University

Sartell Council Approves New Solar Ordinance
(KNSI) - Sartell City Council approved an updated solar ordinance, 4-1, at Monday's meeting. It will continue to allow for solar gardens or systems in any zoning district, but new requirements were pu...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 25, 2023 Submitted by Blattner Company

State Education Lawmakers Tour St. Cloud Tech
(KNSI) - The chairs of multiple powerful state education groups were guests at St. Cloud Tech High School Tuesday. Mary Kunesh heads the Senate Education Finance Committee. She says the last legislati...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 24, 2023 KNSI News

Minnesota Millionaire Raffle Launches Tuesday with New Prize Levels
(KNSI) - The Minnesota State Lottery is changing up its Millionaire Raffle as tickets go on sale Tuesday. Sold only in Minnesota, the game features all cash prizes. Two tickets are worth $1 million ea...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 24, 2023 Unsplash

Minnesota Ranks Eighth in Recent Poll of Safest States Across the Nation
(KNSI) - Minnesota has been ranked as the eighth safest state in a recent poll. In order to determine the most secure states, WalletHub compared all 50 across 52 key metrics broken down into five cate...
Jake Judd Oct 23, 2023 Associated Press

St. Cloud City Council Looks to Set Public Hearings for Road Maintenance Changes and a New Apartment Complex
(KNSI) - Public hearings will likely be set tonight for a handful of proposals around St. Cloud. The city is looking to change how it charges residents for road maintenance. The new proposed policy wo...
Jake Judd Oct 23, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News