Category Archives: Community News

A green card processing change means US could lose thousands of faith leaders from abroad
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) - For more than two hours on a Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Gustavo Castillo led the Pentecostal congregation he's been growing in this Minneapolis suburb through prayer, Sc...
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Stearns History Museum Meets Gold Standard
(KNSI) - The Stearns History Museum has achieved the gold standard in its industry. Officials at the institution are proud to announce it has been reaccredited for the next ten years by the American A...
Jake Judd Sep 29, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

CentraCare Offering Options for Flu Shots
(KNSI) - Ahead of flu season, CentraCare is rolling out a plan to get people to roll up their sleeves to get their flu shot. CentraCare has made available dedicated clinics and drive-thru flu shot cli...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 29, 2023 Associated Press

Crafts for Critters Coming to Clearwater September 30th
Originally published August 14th, 2023 1:32 p.m. Updated September 29th, 2023 6:09 a.m. (KNSI) - An artisan market in Clearwater on Saturday will help raise funds for furry friends in need. The Septem...
Jake Judd Sep 29, 2023 St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce

Lindbergh House and Museum Celebrates 50th Anniversary
This story originally appeared on Monday, September 18th (KNSI) - The Minnesota Historical Society is celebrating 50 years as the custodian of Charles Lindbergh's childhood home in Little Falls. Site ...
Ashley Menzemer Sep 29, 2023 AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

Quarry Park's Scientific Nature Area is Expanding
(KNSI) - Quarry Park & Nature Preserve visitors will soon have more to explore. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resouces has purchased 80 acres on the west side of the park's Scientific Nature...
Jake Judd Sep 28, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Fall Color at 50 to 75% Peak in Large Swath of Minnesota
(KNSI) - Mother Nature's paintbrush is getting a good workout as almost all of the trees across Minnesota are coming into peak color. According to the Department of Natural Resources, broad strokes of...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 28, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Paramount Theater Kicks Off Fall Season Friday With Tribute to Rock and Roll Royalty
(KNSI) - The Paramount Theater downtown St. Cloud is kicking off its fall season with a party and terrific tribute to rock royalty. Kings of Queen are bringing their epic four part harmonies to the Pa...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 28, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

United Way of Central Minnesota's 2023 Days of Caring One of the Most Successful Ever
(KNSI) - Organizers of the 2023 United Way of Central Minnesota Days of Caring call the week-long volunteer event one of the group's most successful. Over 500 volunteers completed 65 projects for 30 l...
Jake Judd Sep 28, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Cloud Technical and Community College Celebrates New Advanced Manufacturing Center
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Technical & Community College is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a new advanced manufacturing center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon for the colleg...
Jake Judd Sep 28, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News