Category Archives: Community News

Sauk Rapids Police to Host Third Annual "Cook Out with the Cops" in September
(KNSI) - Officers with the Sauk Rapids Police Department will exchange their uniforms for aprons and say thank you to the community for its support over the last year during its third annual Cook Out ...
Jake Judd Aug 14, 2025 Sauk Rapids Police Department/Facebook

Tee It Up for the Troops Coming Monday, August 25th to St. Cloud Country Club
(KNSI) - Golfers in the St. Cloud area are getting ready to tee off for a good cause next Monday at the 12th annual Tee It Up for the Troops tournament at St. Cloud Country Club. Over the past 11 year...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 14, 2025 Pixabay

Grow and Give 2025, Gardeners Invited to Donate Fresh Produce to Help Local Families
(KNSI) - Local gardeners with extra fruits and vegetables can put their green thumb to good use by making a meaningful difference, donating their goods to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Clou...
Jake Judd Aug 13, 2025 Unsplash

Cold Spring Council Planning Open House for New Fire Hall
(KNSI) - Cold Spring City Council will finish up the final odds and ends of the fire hall project on Wednesday afternoon when it considers five change orders. All of the changes involve work with the ...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 13, 2025 KNSI News

HuddlUp Mental Health Program Expands to ROCORI High School with $30,000 Matching Grant Challenge
(KNSI) - The HuddlUp program, launched at ROCORI Elementary School four years ago to improve student mental health outcomes, is expanding. The expansion is to include high school students as "near-pee...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 12, 2025 Unsplash

Handshakes with Heroes Offers Free Glimpse Into the Lives of Area First Responders
(KNSI) - Fist bumps will be flying, as well as the Life Link Helicopter, at the Benton County Fairgrounds on Tuesday. The event is called Handshakes with Heroes and is free for everyone, running from ...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 11, 2025 Jake Judd KNSI News

Pantown Brewing Serves Up Briny Fun at Picklefest This Saturday
(KNSI) - Pickle enthusiasts and craft beer lovers alike will converge on Pantown Brewing Company this Saturday, August 9th, for the brewery's highly anticipated Picklefest event. The pickle-themed cel...
Jake Judd Aug 08, 2025 Pantown Brewing Facebook

Cold Spring Selects Project Manager for City Hall Renovation
(KNSI) - A familiar face will be acting as project manager when Cold Spring renovates its city hall next year. Donlar Construction, the same firm that oversaw the fire hall build, was picked at a spec...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 07, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Hot Dog Eating Contest One of Thursday Stearns County Fair Highlights
(KNSI) - Move over, Nathan's, the top eaters in Stearns County get their time to shine on Thursday. The Stearns County Fair will hold a hotdog eating contest at 5:00 p.m. on the bandshell stage, one o...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 07, 2025 Pixabay

National Night Out Events Will Play Out Across St. Cloud Area Tuesday
(KNSI) - KNSI's Know Your Neighbor will once again be a signature event for National Night Out in St. Cloud. Know Your Neighbor is a monthly outing in the summertime based on the idea that communities...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 05, 2025 Jake Judd KNSI