Category Archives: Community News

Sartell Sabers' Tackle Cancer Pink Out Game Set for October 18th
(KNSI) - Sartell-St. Stephen's football team is asking fans to pink out the stands for its 10th annual Tackle Cancer game. During Wednesday, October 18th's home contest against Park Center, the Sabers...
Jake Judd Oct 11, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Hailed as a Success
(KNSI) - This year's Out of the Darkness Walk in St. Cloud is being hailed as a success by organizer Deni Jo Ballanger. She says it is only in its second year locally, but the reception to the event h...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 11, 2023 City of St. Cloud

St. Cloud Approves Hires Designers for Improvements To Three City Parks
(KNSI) - St. Cloud approved hiring a design team for upgrades to three neighborhood parks. At Monday's meeting, the council approved a $325,578 contract with Stantec Consulting Services in St. Cloud f...
Jake Judd Oct 10, 2023 Unsplash

Stearns County Parks Department Conducts Survey for Phase Two of its Master Plan
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Parks Department is gathering feedback on priorities for future investments and investment strategies. It's part of the Stearns County Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 10, 2023 Stearns County Parks

From Grief to Advocacy: A Mother's Journey on World Mental Health Day
(KNSI) - Tuesday, October 10th marks World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilize efforts to support it. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 10, 2023 Rachel Moorefield

TEDx St. Cloud This Thursday at Paramount Theatre
(KNSI) - An area event is looking to attract the curious this Thursday evening. TEDx St. Cloud runs from 6:30 to 9:00 at the Paramount Theatre, featuring six speakers and two artists covering a range ...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 10, 2023 Submitted by TEDxStCloud

Oh My Gourd! Minnesota Horticulture Teacher Sets Record for Giant Pumpkin
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) - A Minnesota horticulture teacher set a world record in California on Monday for the heaviest pumpkin after growing a giant jack-o'-lantern gourd weighing 2,749 pounds (1,2...
Associated Press Oct 10, 2023 AP Photo/Eric Risberg

St. Cloud City Council Approves Apartments for Cooper Avenue and Roosevelt Road
(KNSI) - A new two-building apartment complex will be coming to St. Cloud after the city council gave the go ahead Monday night. The council voted six to one to rezone 4.5 acres of land at Roosevelt R...
Jake Judd Oct 10, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Open House Set to Honor School Board Member's 27 Years of Service
(KNSI) - The community is invited to honor a Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board member who's served the district for 27 years. Jan Solarz's years of service will be commemorated during an open house after ...
Jake Judd Oct 09, 2023 Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District

Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies
STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) - Every morning, the Rev. Karna Moskalik goes through a "grounding" routine that involves prayer, Bible reading, positive affirmations, and meditations about the best outcomes f...
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