Category Archives: Community News

St. Cloud VA Taking Part in Drug Take Back Day
(KNSI) - Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, April 22nd for people to clean out the medicine cabinet and toss old prescriptions. The public can bring medications to the main building at the St. Cloud...
Jake Judd Apr 18, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Public Memorial Set for Pope County Deputy Killed in the Line of Duty
(KNSI) - A public memorial is set for this weekend for the Pope County sheriff's deputy killed in the line of duty Saturday evening. Visitation for 44-year-old Joshua Owen will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 18, 2023 Pope County Sheriff's Office

Severe Weather Awareness Week Day Two - Thunderstorms, Lightning and Hail
(KNSI) - When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, it's because of frequent lightning, high winds and hail are associated with it. Severe Weather Awareness Week continues Tuesday, focusing on hail...
Jake Judd Apr 18, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

St. Cloud Hospital Named Lifesource's Hospital Partner of the Year Award
(KNSI) - CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital is honored for its record-setting year of saving people through organ donations. The medical facility was given Lifesource's Hospital Partner of the Year Award...
Jake Judd Apr 17, 2023 CentraCare Health

Anton's in Waite Park Closed Due to Flooding
(KNSI) - A popular Waite Park restaurant only has seating for the fish after the Sauk River overflowed over the weekend. Anton's Restaurant closed on Friday after the famous popovers started floating....
Jake Judd Apr 17, 2023 Anton's Facebook Page

Tickets Still Available For Catholic Charities Concert April 27th
(KNSI) - You still have a chance to secure a seat for Catholic Charities' 'The Reason' concert next week. The feature performers are Janelle Kendall's Perfect Storm band. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. ...
Ashley Menzemer Apr 17, 2023 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Weather Causing Some Changes To Earth Day Run Festivities
(KNSI) - Every participant in this weekend's CentraCare M Physicians Earth Day Run is guaranteed to have someone cheering them on. Over the course of 13.1 miles, there will come a time when you need a...
Ashley Menzemer Apr 17, 2023 Earth Day Run/Facebook

St. Cloud Youth Summer Activity Registration Begins Monday
(KNSI) - Another sign spring may be on the horizon, St. Cloud's youth summer activity registration opened Monday. Programs offered include archery, baseball and softball, disc golf, fishing club, and ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 17, 2023 Unsplash

Stearns County License Center Drive Thru Closed Due to Flooding
(KNSI) - The Stearns County License Center drive thru in Waite Park is closed due to flooding. The Sauk River has spilled over its banks and is now taking up part of the parking lot. Officials say the...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 17, 2023 Stearns County

Kennedy Community School Using Aeroponics to Grow More Than Knowledge
(KNSI) - Students in St. Joseph are using an aeroponic tower to grow more than knowledge. Kids at Kennedy Community School are learning about the future of indoor farming and getting a healthy lunch t...
Jake Judd Apr 17, 2023 Anna Willhite