Category Archives: Community News
Two Men Rescued After Becoming Stranded on Island in Mississippi River
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Sheriff's Office and the St. Cloud Fire Department had to deploy boats on Saturday afternoon to search for a man in the Mississippi River. A witness called 911 at 3:30 to s...
May 15, 2023 Photo by Drew Dau on Unsplash
I94 Closed Near Albany Due to Vehicle Fire
(KNSI) - Westbound traffic on Interstate 94 near Albany has been stopped due to a vehicle fire. Witnesses say the closure is due to a burning semi-truck at Exit 147, just blocks from downtown. The roa...
May 15, 2023 MnDOT Twitter
Waite Park Council To Weigh Lift Station Repairs, Hiring New Police Officer Monday Night
(KNSI) - The wet well at the Park Press Lift Station needs nearly $40,000 in repairs. The tank temporarily holds sewage before it is treated and then released. A valve was repaired last year and durin...
May 15, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Federal Legislation to Improve Rail Safety Passes Commerce Committee
(KNSI) - The Railway Safety Act, designed to strengthen rail safety protocols, has passed through another key committee and is going to the full Senate for passage. The law would increase inspections ...
May 15, 2023 Unsplash
Road Work Extended on 4th Street SE in East St. Cloud
(KNSI) - Construction crews will need a little extra time to finish street repairs in East St. Cloud. Fourth Street Southeast between Lincoln Ave Southeast and the West Highway 10 Frontage Road will r...
May 15, 2023 Unsplash
Food Shelf Volunteers Needed
(KNSI) - Catholic Charities Emergency Services is looking for summer volunteers to help at the food shelf. There are several different roles to fill, including sorting and packing. Donation attendants...
May 15, 2023 Unsplash
Minnesota Scoop Passport Available to Eat Your Way Through the State This Summer
(KNSI) - Explore Minnesota has a cool way for people to eat their way through the state this summer. Check in for the Minnesota Scoop Passport opens Monday, May 15th. Here's how it works. People can s...
May 15, 2023 Unsplash
GoFundMe Set Up for Clearwater Business Destroyed by Fire
(KNSI) - Family and friends are rallying around a small town business devastated by fire last week. Clearwater Auto Parts & Salvage owners Jeff Eaton and Travis Geis lost their business on May 9th...
May 15, 2023 GoFundMe
Family Run Helping To Fight Mental Health Stigma
(KNSI) - Fun is the name of the game for a 5K event hosted by District 742 this Saturday. Strides Against Stigma benefits The Beautiful Mind Project and Mindology Mental Wellness Center. Check-in begi...
May 15, 2023 Photo by sporlab on Unsplash
SCFD Engine #2 Rescues Family of Ducklings
(KNSI) - St. Cloud firefighters at Station #2 had moms of all stripes and feathers on their minds for Mother's Day. Early on Sunday, Engine #2 was called out to pull a dozen ducklings from a storm dra...
May 14, 2023 Photo courtesy of St. Cloud Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 464 Facebook page.