Category Archives: Community News

St. Cloud Hosting EV Expo Saturday
(KNSI) - People across central Minnesota will have a chance to get up close with the next generation of vehicles. The Recharge St. Cloud Electric Vehicle Expo is Saturday, July 9th, at the River's Edg...
Jake Judd Jul 08, 2022 Pixabay

Police: Chicago man Tracks Child's Location on Snapchat
(KNSI) - Authorities are reminding parents about the importance of watching their children's social media accounts after Big Lake police responded to a disturbing call. The Big Lake Police Department ...
Jake Judd Jul 07, 2022 Unsplash

St. Cloud Veteran Gets New Roof
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud veteran who is usually assisting other vets is the one getting a hand up with a new roof, thanks to the Purple Heart Home program. Zach Magnas (center) lives in the 2500-block of ...
Jake Judd Jul 06, 2022 Submitted

Local Special Olympic Athletes Planning on Participation in 2026 National Games in MN
(KNSI) - St. Cloud area Special Olympic athletes are planning on playing a role when the national championships come to the Twin Cities in 2026. Tara Kardong recently won a title at the state swim mee...
Jake Judd Jul 05, 2022 Jerry Lang

Fireworks Organizers Will Keep an Eye on The Sky Ahead of Monday's Show
(KNSI) - Organizers of St. Cloud's 76th annual 4th of July Fireworks Show are keeping an eye on the sky, with forecasters calling for a shot at rain on Independence Day. St. Cloud Fireworks Commission...
Jake Judd Jul 01, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

GREAT Theatre Names New Executive Director
(KNSI) - The GREAT Theatre Board of Directors has appointed Lacey Schirmers as its new executive director. For the past six months, Schirmers has served as the interim executive director following the...
Jake Judd Jul 01, 2022 GREAT Theatre

House Built by Sartell Students Finds Family
(KNSI) - Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity has a family for its SabreCON 1 house. Officials say Abdi and Ramla will be moving to the Sartell Community with their three children, ages 14, 12 and n...
Jake Judd Jun 29, 2022 Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity

River Water Receding in Flooded Morrison County Community
RANDALL, Minn. (AP) - Officials say it will probably take another week before the river that runs through a flooded central Minnesota community returns to normal levels. Nearly a foot of rain late las...
Associated Press Jun 29, 2022 Morrison County Sheriff's Office

Wright County Residents Named Minnesota Farm Family of the Year
(KNSI) - A Wright County grower has been named Minnesota's 2022 Farm Family of the Year. The University of Minnesota Extension has recognized Gene and Mary Jo Lambert of Lambert Farms in Chatham Towns...
Jake Judd Jun 28, 2022 University of Minnesota Extension

Beer & Blooms Garden Tour Tuesday in Cold Spring
(KNSI) - People interested in gardening or those looking for inspiration can hook up with Beer & Blooms on Tuesday, June 28th. Participants will visit gardens in the Cold Spring area, including pe...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 27, 2022 Pixabay