Category Archives: Community News
Pope County Deputy Shot and Killed in the Line of Duty Saturday Night
(KNSI) - A central Minnesota community is mourning the loss of a sheriff's deputy who was shot to death Saturday night while responding to a domestic violence call. Deputy Josh Owen of the Pope County...
Apr 17, 2023 Pope County Sheriff's Office
Minneapolis OKs dawn Muslim prayer call, 1st for big US city
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - Minneapolis will allow broadcasts of the Muslim call to prayer at all hours, becoming the first major U.S. city to allow the announcement or "adhan" to be heard over speakers...
Apr 14, 2023 Associated Press
Snow Mold is Taking Over Lawns In Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - With Minnesota finally free from its frozen fortress, snow mold has laid siege to St. Cloud area yards. Woods Farm Seed & Nursery co-owner Tom Woods told KNSI News that this winter was a ...
Apr 14, 2023 University of Minnesota Extension
Outdoor Dining Back Again In St. Cloud, Surrounding Cities
(KNSI) - Soon 5th Avenue in downtown St. Cloud will be transformed into an outdoor dining bonanza. Visit Greater St. Cloud Executive Director Rachel Thompson tells KNSI News that city staff are curren...
Apr 14, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News
St. Cloud Juneteenth Celebration Set
(KNSI) - Mark your calendars for the 26th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration in St. Cloud. The event will return to Lake George Municipal Park on Friday, June 16th, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Afr...
Apr 14, 2023 Higher Works Collaborative
Rox and Country Financial Teaming up to Honor Teachers of the Year
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Rox and Country Financial are teaming up to recognize area teachers who are batting 1.000 in the classroom to be recognized as Teachers of the Year. Five teachers will be honore...
Apr 14, 2023 St. Cloud Rox
Jr. Achievement Looking For Volunteers To Reach Kids in Classrooms
(KNSI) - An organization connecting kids with learning from real-world professionals is seeking more volunteers. Junior Achievement North is looking for everyday people to share their business experie...
Apr 13, 2023 Unsplash
UPDATE: Cooper Ave. S./Roosevelt Rd. Lights Not Converting Into Four-Way Stop Thursday Night
Originally published 4:41 p.m. April 12th, 2023 Updated at 1:40 p.m. April 13th, 2023 (KNSI) - The St. Cloud Engineering Department says it has canceled a planned temporary signal change at a busy cit...
Apr 13, 2023 Stearns County
Road Closed In Sartell Because Of Flooding
(KNSI) - Grizzly Lane in Sartell is closed from 13th Avenue North to 15th Avenue North due to flooding. Barricades have been placed across the street and the police department warns anyone deliberatel...
Apr 13, 2023 Nicole McGavock/National Weather Service
Tech Morning Show Wins Four Awards
(KNSI) - The Tech Morning Show brought home the hardware during the recent Upper Midwest Emmy Student Production Awards Ceremony. The current events show won four Crystal Pillars. Multimedia Teacher M...
Apr 12, 2023 St. Cloud Area School District 742