Category Archives: Community News
Pączki Becoming a Fat Tuesday Staple in Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - The day before the start of Lent comes with many names depending on where you are. In some Midwestern cities, it's affectionately called Pczki Day, after the Polish treat. Cold Spring Bakery ...
Feb 21, 2023 KNSI News
Sartell Names Two Finalists for Chief of Police
(KNSI) - Residents are invited to meet the final two candidates for Sartell's next Chief of Police later this week. Thursday, February 23rd, the candidates' final interviews, including time spent with...
Feb 20, 2023 Submitted Photo
Polar Plunge Nets St. Cloud Special Olympics Over $85,000
(KNSI) - Over $85,000 was raised as part of Saturday's Stearns County Polar Plunge to benefit the St. Cloud Special Olympics. Lisa Edelbrock volunteers with the organization and also went into the chi...
Feb 20, 2023 Photo courtesy of Stearns County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
What's Open and Closed on President's Day
(KNSI) - Monday is President's Day, a federal holiday, meaning it's not business as usual everywhere. Here's a snapshot of what's open and closed on February 20th. Federal and state offices are closed...
Feb 20, 2023 Unsplash
Sartell Fire Gets Equipment Grant
(KNSI) - The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has donated $28,466 to help Sartell Fire and Rescue buy new wildland gear. Chief Peter Kedrowski explained to KNSI that the new equipment differs f...
Feb 18, 2023 Sartell Fire Department
Visit Greater St. Cloud Executive Director Appointed to Minnesota Tourism Council
(KNSI) - The executive director of Visit Greater St. Cloud has been asked to serve on Minnesota's tourism board. Governor Tim Walz has asked Rachel Thompson to be part of the Explore Minnesota Tourism...
Feb 17, 2023 Visit Greater St. Cloud
Paramount Releases List of Performances Coming in March
(KNSI) - The Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud has released its lineup of March shows. Have your funny bone tickled by the cast from The Second City comedy circuit. Swipe Right: An Incomplete...
Feb 17, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz (KNSI News)
St. Cloud Islamic Center Burglary Suspect Pleads Guilty
(KNSI) - One of the suspects accused of breaking into the St. Cloud Islamic Center in September has pleaded guilty. According to the criminal complaint, Logan Smith was caught on surveillance cameras ...
Feb 17, 2023 Surveillance Video screen shot
Eight Selected for the Minnesota Young American Leaders Program
(KNSI) - Eight young professionals from around the St. Cloud area have been selected for the 2023 cohort of the Harvard Business School's Young American Leaders Program in Minnesota. The participants ...
Feb 17, 2023 Submitted Photo. Top row: Abdi Daisane, Bruce Powlish, Cassandra Miles, Ekram Elmoge. Bottom row: John Waletzko, Nicole Bukowski, Njeri Clement,
Changes to Mining Ordinance Go to Waite Park City Council
(KNSI) - Changes to Waite Park's mining ordinance will be before the city council next week. The city has been working on making adjustments to allow some companies to expand their footprint near Quar...
Feb 16, 2023 KNSI News