Category Archives: Community News
Missing North Dakota Woman Possibly in Stearns County, Authorities Seek Information
(KNSI) - A North Dakota woman missing for months could be in the Stearns County area. Jonett Wanner was last seen on July 11th when she logged out of work at her home in West Fargo. On August 12th, a ...
Oct 11, 2023 Stearns County Sheriff's Office
St. Cloud State University Reports Enrollment Surge, First Increase Since 2015
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University has reported a significant increase in students for the first time in eight years. The university says its fall enrollment for the 2023-2024 academic year saw a 7.7...
Oct 11, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Get Ready for Halloween with Trunk-or-Treat Events and More in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - There are plenty of chances for kids to wear their costumes and fill their Halloween buckets with candy at a bevy of trunk-or-treat events. Many family fun-filled festivities occur the weeken...
Oct 11, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI 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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
Oct 10, 2023 AP Photo/Eric Risberg