Category Archives: Community News

Guytano and Michael Shynes Play Summertime By George! Wednesday
(KNSI) - The weekly Summertime by George concert series continues Wednesday evening at Eastman Park with two big names. Local synth-based pop group Guytano takes the stage at 5:00. With millions of st...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 10, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Collaborative Effort Called Safe Streets Initiative Launched Monday
(KNSI) - If it seems like you see more police around town, it's not your imagination. It's the Safe Streets Initiative or SSI. It launched on Monday, and it's a collaborative effort between local poli...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 09, 2022 Pixabay

2023 Governor's Fishing Opener Will be in Mankato/Madison Lake
(KNSI) - The start of Minnesota's tourism season will showcase the southern part of the state. The 75th Annual Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener will be in the Mankato area when Madison Lake hosts t...
Jake Judd Aug 08, 2022 Governor Walz's Office

Four Day Christian Concert Coming to Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - A central Minnesota man's dream is about to come true. R.U.R.A.L. Music Ministries organizers Dan Roeschlein and Tim Potoczny are throwing a four-day Christian music concert in Isle this mont...
Jake Judd Aug 08, 2022 R.U.R.A.L Music Ministries

St. Cloud Mayor to Present Preliminary 2023 Budget Monday Night
(KNSI) - On Monday, St. Cloud residents will get their first look at how much money officials say they need to run the city as Mayor Dave Kleis presents his proposed 2023 budget to the city council. "...
Jake Judd Aug 08, 2022

Police: Social Media Post About Missing Child is Fake
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Police Department says a social media post about a missing child is a hoax. According to a tweet from the SCPD: "There was a false post tonight through the Ring security system ...
Jake Judd Aug 05, 2022 KNSI News

Nonprofit Reaches Milestone After Donating Over $500K
(KNSI) - A central Minnesota foundation will celebrate donating $500,000 and helping more than 400 families with children battling life-threatening illnesses. Tanner's Team Foundation has given more t...
Jake Judd Aug 05, 2022 Tanner's Team Facebook

The Benton County Fair Packed with Weekend Events
(KNSI) - The 109th Benton County Fair is in full swing with many events this weekend. The fairgrounds in Sauk Rapids feature kids' activities, animal showings, rides on the midway, food and more. Frid...
Jake Judd Aug 05, 2022 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

Tax Experts Say To Save Those Receipts From Back to School Shopping
(KNSI) - St. Cloud area accountants remind parents to think about tax season as they pick up school supplies. Landwehr Tax and Accounting Business Manager Ashley Kerzman says almost everything on a sc...
Jake Judd Aug 05, 2022 Unsplash

Chip for Charity Raises $100,000 for M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital
(KNSI) - More than $100,000 will be given to the M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital thanks to a local financial services company. The money was raised through the Northwestern Mutual - St. ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 05, 2022 Northwestern Mutual