Category Archives: Community News

St. Cloud Metro Bus Releases Holiday 2022 Schedule
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Metro Bus has released its schedule for the upcoming holidays. Dial a Ride, ConneX, and fixed route buses will not operate on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Bl...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 21, 2022 Metro Bus

Wishbone 5K Thursday Morning
(KNSI) - The CentraCare Wishbone 5K Run, Presented by CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics, is coming up Thursday morning at 8:00. Race Organizer Evin Haukos says it's a perfect day for a workout befor...
Jake Judd Nov 21, 2022

Shop Small Saturday This Weekend
(KNSI) - Shop Small Saturday is this weekend, timed every year to fit in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which are two of the largest retail days on the calendar. Saturday is for local business...
Ashley Menzemer Nov 21, 2022 Photo taken by Jake Judd (KNSI News)

CentraCare Holding Free Cancer Screening Night
(KNSI) - CentraCare Health is holding a free cancer screening and prevention event on Tuesday, November 29th. It will run at the Coborn Cancer Center next to the CentraCare Health Plaza from 4:00 to 6...
Jake Judd Nov 18, 2022 Unsplash

Grant Funds Recommended For Three Central Minnesota Parks
(KNSI) - Three county-owned parks in central Minnesota will benefit from $11.4 million in legacy funding if the Legislature approves. The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission will as...
Jake Judd Nov 18, 2022 Stearns County Parks Department

Over $34 Million Raised for Give to the Max Day 2022
(KNSI) - Give to the Max Day was a major success, according to organizers. In 24 hours, Minnesotans donated $34,067,008 to 6,439 organizations. It was less than last year's $34.4 million but smashed t...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 18, 2022 Unsplash

Deep Fried Danger - How Not to Fry a Turkey
(KNSI) - One of the most popular ways to cook a Thanksgiving bird is also one of the most dangerous, according to experts. The Department of Public Safety says last year, Minnesota reported 335 fires ...
Jake Judd Nov 18, 2022 Associated Press

Winter Driving Safety Friday's Focus for Winter Hazard Awareness Week
(KNSI) - Safe driving is the final theme as Winter Hazard Awareness Week comes to an end. Just this week, the Minnesota State Patrol says it responded to more than 1,100 crashes, 378 spinouts and seve...
Ashley Menzemer Nov 18, 2022 KNSI News

Expect Airports to be the Busiest In Years Over Thanksgiving
(KNSI) - With Thanksgiving less than a week away, travel experts say brace for busy roads and airports. Bursch Travel Marketing Manager Gretchen Winters says they are seeing travel levels beating 2019...
Jake Judd Nov 17, 2022 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

St. Cloud Snowplow Drivers Are Ready For Winter
(KNSI) - St. Cloud's snowplow drivers got their first test of the season this week and are ready for more. St. Cloud Assitant Public Works Director Brian Schoenecker says they will start clearing the ...
Jake Judd Nov 17, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News