Category Archives: Community News

Ballroom Dancing Called Perfect Couples Activity
(KNSI) - Nothing says date night better than ballroom dancing. Each dance is like a cozy, quiet conversation between partners, making it a perfect activity for Valentine's Day. The St. Cloud area has ...
Ashley Menzemer Feb 14, 2023 Unsplash

Sartell Cops Take Part in I Love To Read Month
(KNSI) - In honor of I Love to Read Month, a pair of Sartell Police Officers went back to school recently for story time. District 748 gave a special thanks to Officers Kari Bonfield and Robby Lyon. T...
Jake Judd Feb 14, 2023 Sartell-St. Stephen School District

Tenth Bishop for Diocese of St. Cloud Ordained, Installed Tuesday
(KNSI) - The tenth Bishop for the Diocese of St. Cloud will be ordained and installed Tuesday afternoon. At a packed vespers service for Bishop-elect Patrick Neary held Monday night at the Cathedral o...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 14, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation President to Retire in May
(KNSI) - After ten years at the helm, the President of the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation has handed in her retirement papers. St. Cloud native and longtime community leader Patti Gartland ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 14, 2023 Submitted Photo

All Members of Heritage Preservation Commission Granted Voting Authority
(KNSI) - St. Cloud is granting all members of the Heritage Preservation Commission voting authority. The city council made the decision at Monday's meeting. Before the change, only seven of the nine-m...
Jake Judd Feb 14, 2023 Unsplash

Target Circle Customers Can Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota have teamed up with Target to help support the St. Cloud area organization. Officials say from now until March 31st, BBBS of Central Minnesota is...
Jake Judd Feb 13, 2023 Associated Press

Police Looking for Armed and Dangerous Murder Suspect Who Failed To Show For Trial
(KNSI) - A suspected killer is considered armed and on the loose after failing to show up for court. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Windom Police Department is looking for Ralph...
Jake Judd Feb 13, 2023 Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

Youth Center in Big Lake Burglarized
(KNSI) - A building serving middle and high school kids in Big Lake was the site of a burglary over the weekend. Police were called to the WAVE Youth Center around 4:15 on Monday morning. Investigator...
Jake Judd Feb 13, 2023 Big Lake Police Department/Facebook

Retired Nursing Home Worker Donates Dignity Quilt
(KNSI) - A retired nursing home worker from Paynesville is still providing care and comfort to patients even after turning in her name badge. The CentraCare Foundation says in 2017, Elaine Niewind des...
Jake Judd Feb 13, 2023

Six Inmates Overdose Saturday At Morrison County Jail
(KNSI) - An investigation is underway after inmates in the same cell block at the Morrison County Jail overdosed over the weekend. Authorities say on Saturday night, just before 7:00, staff were told ...
Ashley Menzemer Feb 13, 2023 KNSI News