Category Archives: Community News

Central Minnesota Departments Mark Fire Prevention Week
(KNSI) - Fire departments throughout central Minnesota are joining forces to raise awareness about safety during Fire Prevention Week this week. St. Cloud Fire Department Captain Anthony Lorenz says t...
Jake Judd Oct 09, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Anna Marie's Alliance Gets $250K Matching Donation For Renovations
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud-based women's domestic violence shelter is fundraising to pay for renovations, and your donation will go further if you make it now. Anna Marie's Alliance has collected $2.5 milli...
Jake Judd Oct 06, 2023 Anna Marie's Alliance

St. Cloud Apollo Student to Compete in Minnesota Sings Competition
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud Apollo High School senior will compete in the Minnesota Sings Competition this weekend. Lilli Midy will take the stage at the Historical Fairmont Opera House in Fairmont, Minnesot...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 06, 2023 Pixabay

Three Area Players To Be Inducted Into Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame
(KNSI) - Three St. Cloud area players will receive the highest honor in Minnesota softball later this month. The Minnesota Sports Federation will induct Bob Zwick, Gary McCarney, and Gary Tripp into i...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 06, 2023

Waite Park Police Department Holding Drug Take Back Day Sunday, October 8th
Originally published September 28th, 2023 5:28 p.m. Updated October 6th, 2023 11:44 a.m. (KNSI) - Waite Park's police department and local churches are coming together to get unused prescription medic...
Jake Judd Oct 06, 2023 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

LEDGEtober Flannel Fest Tickets On Sale This Friday
Originally published July 12th, 2023 11:21 a.m. Updated October 6th, 2023 11:15 a.m. (KNSI) - The 2nd annual LEDGEtober Flannel Fest is set for Saturday, October 7th. The 21-and-over event is the wrap...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 06, 2023

Coat Drive Boosted by Heartwarming Donation
(KNSI) - You've heard the phrase everything happens for a reason, and whatever the reason for this, those needing a warm coat will benefit big time. The Knights of Columbus Council 5548 has had a prog...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 06, 2023 Unsplash

Great River Children's Museum Celebrating Start of Construction October 7th
Originally published September 12th, 2023 4:31 p.m. Updated October 6th, 6:23 a.m. (KNSI) - The Great River Children's Museum is holding a Building Block(s) Party on Saturday. It coincides with the be...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 06, 2023 Jake Judd KNSI News

WPPD Hosting Virtual Ride Along Friday, October 6th
Originally published September 26th, 2023 4:43 p.m. Updated October 6th, 2023 5:48 a.m. (KNSI) - Get a taste of life on the beat during the Waite Park Police Department's second annual virtual ride-al...
Jake Judd Oct 06, 2023 Waite Park Police Department/Facebook

SCSU's Herberger Business School Receives 2023 Innovation Award
(KNSI) - The Herberger Business School at St. Cloud State University has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Innovation in Business Education Award. The accolade highlights the school's dedication to pi...
Jake Judd Oct 05, 2023 St. Cloud State University