Category Archives: Community News

Jules Bistro Hosts Lift Up the Ladies Bra Drive and Social Events for Anna Marie's Alliance
(KNSI) - Jules' Bistro downtown St. Cloud is gathering new bras all month long for the women staying at Anna Marie's Alliance. Jules' owner, Donella Westphal, told KNSI News the restaurant reached out...
Jake Judd Mar 16, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Mayor Says it Could Take Time Before Issues Around Lincoln Center Homeless Shelter are Resolved
(KNSI) - St. Cloud's mayor says it will take time before the situation around the troublesome Lincoln Center homeless shelter is solved. The low-barrier shelter has been at the center of endless compl...
Jake Judd Mar 16, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Optimist Club Hosting Jackie Robinson Presentation
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club's Lesson in Leadership presentation for April will focus on Jackie Robinson Day. The meeting is scheduled for noon on Wednesday, April 5th, at Pizza Ranch ...
Ashley Menzemer Mar 16, 2023 Associated Press

New LGBTQ+ Mentorship Group Coming to St. Cloud Area
(KNSI) - A Twin Cities-based LGBTQ+ youth organization is launching a mentorship program in the St. Cloud. QUEERSPACE collective is holding a community gathering to celebrate the launch of their new l...
Jake Judd Mar 15, 2023 Unsplash

New Federal PFAS Regulations Could Have Significant Impact Locally
(KNSI) - The United States Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft of new rules for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The Minnesota Department of Health says the proposed Maximum Conta...
Ashley Menzemer Mar 15, 2023 Pixabay

Pothole Season Is Keeping Auto Body Shops Busy
(KNSI) - St. Cloud area body shops are busy as we enter pothole season. Granite City Tire and Auto General Manager Jesse Nelson tells KNSI News it doesn't take much to damage a vehicle. "Even if it's ...
Jake Judd Mar 15, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

ROCORI Student Competes At Western U.S. High School Skiing Championship
(KNSI) - A local skier helped power Team Minnesota to a second-place finish at the 2023 Western U.S. High School Alpine Championships on March 10th and 11th. ROCORI's Ella Dols qualified for the team ...
Ashley Menzemer Mar 15, 2023

Part of mall roof in Duluth collapses under weight of snow
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - Part of the roof at a shopping mall in Duluth, Minnesota, collapsed early Tuesday as workers were removing several inches of snow that had fallen over the weekend, authorities sai...
Associated Press Mar 14, 2023 Unsplash

Minnesota bill to legalize marijuana gets major rewrite
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Minnesota underwent a major rewrite Tuesday with the addition of new language to regulate and protect the state's bu...
Associated Press Mar 14, 2023 Unsplash

Stearns County Discusses Possible New Law Enforcement Facility
(KNSI) - Stearns County officials all agree a new jail, sheriff's office, and court facilities are needed meet future housing projections. The county ordered a jail study in March of 2021, which was r...
Jake Judd Mar 14, 2023 Jake Judd KNSI News