Category Archives: Community News

(KNSI) - The Sartell Police Department has added a therapy K9 to its force. K9 Kimber was made possible thanks to a donation from Minnesota-based nonprofit Soldiers 6. Police Chief Brandon Silgjord sa...

(KNSI) - The St. Cloud VA Healthcare system honors a central Minnesota woman who dedicated her life to helping those who served. The main hall in Building Four has been named after Winnifred S. "Winni...

(KNSI) - The Initiative Foundation has announced the distribution of 120 grants totaling more than $576,000. Twelve grants totaling $273,336 went to support businesses in communities such as Cold Spri...

(KNSI) - Xcel Energy says it has received a grant of up to $70 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to provide funding for two long-duration energy storage systems. The two will each boast a cap...

(KNSI) - Among the items on the agenda for Monday night's St. Cloud City Council meeting is a presentation of the results of a recent citizens' survey and a public hearing on reconfiguring part of Eas...

(KNSI) - Waite Park's preliminary 2024 budget is over 13 percent higher than this year, which would mean a tax rate increase. Administrator Shaunna Johnson emailed KNSI News that the levy would captur...

(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Area School District held an open house for its new Katherine Johnson Education Center. Guests got to tour the 60,000-square-foot upgraded space on Thursday evening. Director of...

(KNSI) - The Stearns History Museum is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Pioneer Settlers Association with Harvestfest on Saturday. The free event features vintage-style carnival games, a cake ...

(KNSI) - An event to help fight cancer is taking place this weekend in Sartell. Relay for Life of Central Minnesota is holding its walk and craft sale from 3:00 to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Sartel...

(KNSI) - Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, or other toxic substances can attend a PACT Act Claims Clinic at the Stearns County Service Center in Waite Park. The event is Friday, September 2...