Category Archives: Community News

St. Cloud Prison K-9 Officer Wins National Competition
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Prison's K9 officer was the top dog at a national competition. K9 Corrections Officer Cha Vang and his Labrador retriever partner Sammi took part in a narcotics detection event host...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 22, 2023 Minnesota Department of Corrections

Proposed Minnesota nickel mine begins environmental review, would supply Tesla if approved
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Talon Metals Corp. filed papers with Minnesota regulators Wednesday to launch the environmental review process for its proposed underground nickel mine near the northern town of Tam...
Associated Press Jun 21, 2023 Pixabay

Rapids River Days Starts Thursday
(KNSI) - Rapids River Days is going with the flow for its 20th year with some classic events and three new ones. The fun starts in Sauk Rapids on Thursday with Rapids River Days' first medallion hunt....
Jake Judd Jun 21, 2023 Rapids River Days

St. Cloud Rox, United Way Team Up to Host Reading Event
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Rox have teamed up with a local nonprofit to give away books to kids and hold storytime. The local Northwoods League team and the United Way of Central Minnesota will hold a "Bo...
Jake Judd Jun 21, 2023 Unsplash

Save St. Cloud State Campaign Launched Wednesday
(KNSI) - A new campaign started by faculty, students and community members is asking St. Cloud State University to rethink its decision to eliminate programs and staff due to budget shortfalls. The gr...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 21, 2023 Save St. Cloud State Facebook

Inaugural Sabre Cross Country Alumni Meet Planned for August
(KNSI) - The first-ever Sabre Alumni and Friends Cross Country meet is scheduled for Saturday, August 5th. With the starting gun set for 9:00 a.m., the event hopes to celebrate the program's tradition...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 21, 2023 Sartell-St. Stephen School District

COP House Soccer Camp Sets New Record
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Community Outpost soccer program set a new record for attendance in its third year. Sayre explained to KNSI News the free camps are a team effort. "It is just something w...
Jake Judd Jun 21, 2023 St. Cloud Community Outpost Facebook

DNR Gives Tips to Minimize Bear Interactions
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is giving tips to help minimize interactions with bears after the animals have found their way into neighborhoods in Clearwater and Sartell in re...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 21, 2023 Pixabay

It's Summertime By George Week Two
(KNSI) - Today marks not just the first day of summer but also week two of Summertime by George. The opening act is Stone Road, which takes the stage at 5:00 p.m. and is presented by Falcon National B...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 21, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Vehicles Broken Into, Basketball Courts Vandalised in Sartell
(KNSI) - Five vehicles were broken into, and basketball courts were damaged at a popular Sartell park. Police were called to Pinecone Central Park around 4:00 p.m. on Sunday after the vehicles were en...
Jake Judd Jun 20, 2023 Sartell Police Department