Category Archives: Community News

DEED Grants To Create Jobs in Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - Minnesota is investing $4.6 million into four businesses to create more than 275 jobs. Two of the businesses are in central Minnesota. Wabash of Little falls will get $625,000, and Wiha Tools...
Jake Judd Dec 15, 2022 Unsplash

St. Cloud Set To Approve Its First Cannabinoid Licenses
(KNSI) - St. Cloud is getting ready to approve stores selling THC-infused edibles at Monday's city council meeting. These are the first nine cannabinoid applications received and processed by the city...
Jake Judd Dec 15, 2022 Associated Press

St. Cloud Dealerships Donates Cars, Presents to Single Moms
(KNSI) - Two St. Cloud car dealerships joined others in the Twin Cities to give a dozen single mothers a wonderful Christmas. Gilleland Chevrolet and Miller Auto Plaza in St. Cloud were part of the 12...
Jake Judd Dec 15, 2022 Miller Auto Plaza

Extra Cops Searching For Impaired Drivers on Minnesota Roads
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is releasing the numbers so far from this year's DWI enforcement campaign. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety says be...
Jake Judd Dec 15, 2022 Minnesota State Patrol

St. Cloud Shop With a Cop Event a Success
(KNSI) - Dozens of kids will be able to give their loved ones gifts this Christmas thanks to the annual Shop with a Cop event Wednesday night. Bernick's Pepsi and Walmart in St. Cloud teamed up with t...
Jake Judd Dec 15, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

New Bishop Named for Diocese of St. Cloud
(KNSI) - The Diocese of St. Cloud has a new bishop. On Thursday, the Holy See announced that Pope Francis appointed Father Patrick Neary as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of St. Cloud. Since July 2018...
Jennifer Lewerenz Dec 15, 2022 Diocese of St. Cloud

Sartell Police Taking Public Comment on Body Camera Program
(KNSI) - The Sartell Police Department is asking for public input as it prepares to arm officers with body cameras. Deputy Chief Wayne Schreiner says Minnesota statute requires departments to take pub...
Jake Judd Dec 14, 2022 Associated Press

City of Cold Spring Agrees To Purchase Lot For New Fire Hall
(KNSI) - The City of Cold Spring took a major step towards finding a new home for its fire hall at Tuesday's council meeting. The group went into a closed session to discuss an offer to buy a 1.08-acr...
Ashley Menzemer Dec 14, 2022

Sponsors Still Needed for Share the Spirit Program
(KNSI) - Catholic Charities St. Cloud is still short sponsors for its Share The Spirit campaign. A post on its Facebook page says nine sponsors are still needed. The program matches a gift giver with ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Dec 14, 2022 Unsplash

St. Cloud Downtown Alliance Launches Survey on Perception of the City's Center
(KNSI) - Fresh off the heels of a summit on revitalizing downtown St. Cloud, the Downtown Alliance has launched a survey to find out what people think of the city's heart. Residents and visitors are e...
Jake Judd Dec 13, 2022 Jake Judd (KNSI)