Category Archives: Community News

Sauk Rapids Council Approves Construction Project, New Well
(KNSI) - The Sauk Rapids City Council approved two public works projects at Monday's meeting. That includes adding the resurfacing of six blocks of 4th Avenue North to the already planned 2023 overlay...
Ashley Menzemer Apr 11, 2023 City of Sauk Rapids Facebook

7 SCTCC Students Place During 2023 SkillsUSA Competition
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Technical & Community College had a great showing at the Minnesota SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference, with seven students placing in the top three across all cate...
Jake Judd Apr 10, 2023 St. Cloud Technical & Community College

Blattner Energy Helps Kids Read in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - A central Minnesota business helps read to kids. Blattner Energy spent a day with the Roosevelt Boys & Girls Club's Super Readers program. Organizers say the kids and the volunteers had a...
Jake Judd Apr 10, 2023 Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota

Senators Klobuchar and Smith Celebrate St. Cloud Airport Grant
(KNSI) - Both of Minnesota's United States senators were on hand Monday at the St. Cloud Regional Airport to announce a $495,000 grant to improve air traffic communications equipment at the facility. ...
Ashley Menzemer Apr 10, 2023 KNSI News

Community Open House Set for Thursday to Remember Fireworks Commissioner Tom Richardson
(KNSI) - A community celebration of life for Tom Richardson is coming up on Thursday. Richardson died suddenly last month at the age of 65. The event is on April 13th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Iron St...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 10, 2023 Facebook

Date for Central Minnesota First Responder Appreciation Event Set
(KNSI) - The 5th annual Central Minnesota First Responder Appreciation event is coming up this summer to say thanks to those who keep our communities safe. The date is set for Tuesday, June 1st, from ...
Jake Judd Apr 10, 2023 Jake Judd KNSI News

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Present Spring Showcase May 10th
(KNSI) - The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota are putting on the annual Spring Showcase next month. The theme for the Inspired by Our Community What it Takes to Create is an exhibit and perfo...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 10, 2023 Unsplash

Two College Faculty Honored For Work With Students
(KNSI) - Two central Minnesota college staff are getting an 'A' for their work in education. St. Cloud Technical and Community College biology teacher Jennifer Evens (pictured on the left) has been na...
Jake Judd Apr 10, 2023 Minnesota State College and University system

Skywarn Spotter Class Monday Afternoon
(KNSI) - There is a chance Monday afternoon for people to become trained storm spotters for Stearns County. The National Weather Service and Skywarn are putting on the class at St. Cloud State Univers...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 10, 2023 KNSI News

Avon Police Department K9 and Human Officer Credited with Getting Violent Suspect and Meth Off the Street
(KNSI) - An Avon Police Department K9 officer and his human handler are credited with taking a violent criminal and several pounds of methamphetamine off the streets. According to the department's Fac...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 10, 2023 Avon Police Department Facebook