Category Archives: Community News

Xcel: Radioactive Leak Has Reached Groundwater
(KNSI) - Xcel Energy is taking immediate steps to fix a leak that has dumped radioactive water into the environment after officials say it's now reached groundwater. The energy company powered down th...
Jake Judd Mar 24, 2023 Associated Press

Community Policing Agreement Review Slated For June
(KNSI) - A review of the St. Cloud Community Policing Agreement will begin on June 15th. An annual update on the document was held Thursday with most of the meeting focusing on a presentation from Chi...
Ashley Menzemer Mar 24, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Cloud Metro Bus Chief Administrative Officer Honored
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Metro Bus's Chief Administrative Officer Sunny Hesse was named the 2023 Minnesota Public Employers Labor Relations Association's Excellence in Labor Relations Award winner. The awar...
Jake Judd Mar 24, 2023 Metro Bus

Road Closed Due to Downed Powerline in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - Traffic is shut down on a St. Cloud street due to a traffic crash downing a powerline. The St. Cloud Police Department says 9th Avenue South is closed from 14th Street South to 15th Street So...
Jake Judd Mar 24, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

First Bloody Mary Crawl Sunday in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - A new event celebrating a popular cocktail takes place this weekend. The inaugural Downtown Bloody Mary Crawl & Contest will take place on Sunday from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. at multiple busin...
Jake Judd Mar 24, 2023 Unsplash

United Way, Scheels Crush Fundraising Goal
(KNSI) - During a one-day fundraiser, the United Way of Central Minnesota and Scheels in St. Cloud crushed their goal. Scheels helped the nonprofit raise over $47,000 on Thursday by matching donations...
Jake Judd Mar 24, 2023 Scheels Facebook

Workforce Housing Summit Discusses Real Estate Challenges
(KNSI) - Experts at Thursday's workforce housing summit in St. Cloud presented on how quickly the real estate picture has changed locally. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development R...
Ashley Menzemer Mar 24, 2023 Unsplash

Hemker Zoo Gets New Rare, Endangered Cats
(KNSI) - A zoo in Stearns County is getting some new residents and is looking for the public's help in providing a good home. Hemker Zoo and Park in Freeport has taken in an Amur Leopard and three Pal...
Jake Judd Mar 23, 2023 Hemker Park & Zoo

St. Joseph Hard Cider Mill Puts Unique Twist on Easter Egg Hunt
(KNSI) - Easter egg hunts used to be like Trix, just for kids. That's not the case in St. Joseph, though. Milk and Honey Ciders is hosting a Flashlight Dash on April 7th at 8:30 p.m. In addition to ap...
Ashley Menzemer Mar 23, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Workforce Housing Summit Underway In St. Cloud
(KNSI) - A summit on building affordable housing for St. Cloud area workers is taking place. "Workforce Housing: Experiences, Needs and Opportunities in Central Minnesota" is being held at St. Cloud S...
Jake Judd Mar 23, 2023 Unsplash