Category Archives: Community News

Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraising Car Wash This Saturday
(KNSI) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota is teaming up with Crew Car Wash in St. Cloud this weekend for the Crew For Kids car wash. Big Brothers Big Sisters Advancement Director Emily St...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jul 18, 2022 Unsplash

Ivana Trump, First Wife of Former President, Has Died
NEW YORK (AP) - Ivana Trump, the first wife of Donald Trump, has died in New York City, the former president announced on social media Thursday. "I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved h...
Associated Press Jul 14, 2022 Associated Press

Schools Need Tutors To Help Get Kids Caught Up Math, Reading
(KNSI) - School districts around St. Cloud say they are still in desperate need of tutors as students are falling behind in crucial subjects. Remote learning and other issues caused by the COVID-19 pa...
Jake Judd Jul 14, 2022 Unsplash

18 Central Minnesota Nonprofits Awarded Grants
(KNSI) - More than $182,000 is making its way to St. Cloud area nonprofits, thanks to three competitive grant rounds. The money comes from The Central Minnesota Community Foundation Arts initiative, t...
Jake Judd Jul 14, 2022 Central Minnesota Community Foundation

Central Minnesota Bloody Mary Fest Returns With New Location
(KNSI) - The Central Minnesota Bloody Mary Fest is moving to a new location after outgrowing its old digs. Bloody mary fest, put on by Polished Pineapple Events, is in its 4th year and was previously ...
Jake Judd Jul 13, 2022 Unsplash

House of Pizza Closes Downtown Location Due to Staff Shortages
(KNSI) - The owner of the House of Pizza says its downtown St. Cloud location will remain closed until more help can be found. Owner Brandon Testa said the problem is that many employees didn't return...
Jake Judd Jul 13, 2022 Jake Judd (KNSI 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