Category Archives: Community News
Stearns Bank and Central Minnesota Community Foundation Join Forces for the 2023 Community Challenge
(KNSI) - Stearns Bank and the Central Minnesota Community Foundation are teaming up again for the Stearns Bank Community Challenge. The challenge officially starts on November 20th. Stearns Bank is of...
Nov 17, 2023 Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Zonta House Rings In Christmas Season This Weekend
(KNSI) - Fifteen decorators turned this year's Zonta Christmas House into a winter wonderland in just a matter of hours on Thursday. Chair Debra Kellerman says they were able to get a sneak peek a cou...
Nov 17, 2023
November Brings Focus to Men's Health and Well-being
(KNSI) - It's National Men's Health Awareness Month, sometimes referred to as Movember or No Shave November. Men who put down the trimmers and let their five o'clock shadow grow are encouraged to dona...
Nov 16, 2023 Unsplash
St. John's Prep Thanksgiving Food Drive Raises more than $2,100 for Families in Need
(KNSI) - More than 30 families in the area will have a Thanksgiving meal on their table thanks to the students at St. John's Prep. The students in grades 6 through 12 worked together to bring in 50 bo...
Nov 16, 2023 St. John's Prep
Sauk Rapids Police Department Welcomes Furry Recruit Ready for Paw-trol
(KNSI) - The newest member of the Sauk Rapids Police Department is ready for paw-trol. K9 Bolt and handler Officer Jared Timm set out on their first shift together Wednesday night. The two trained tog...
Nov 16, 2023 Sauk Rapids Police Department Facebook
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Nov 15, 2023 AP Photo/Andrew Harnik