Category Archives: Community News

State Issues Parental Reminder Concerning Kids at Home Alone Guidelines
(KNSI) - School is out for summer, and the State of Minnesota is reminding parents and caregivers of the child supervision guidelines. Minnesota law does not have a specific age for when a minor can b...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 17, 2022 Unsplash

Trobec's Bus Service Breaks Ground on New Facility in St. Joseph
(KNSI) - Trobec's Bus Service broke ground on their new facility on Thursday afternoon. Trobec's is currently located in St. Stephen but will move to a new facility on 21st Avenue North in St. Joseph....
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 16, 2022 KNSI News

WACOSA Names New Executive Director
(KNSI) - WACOSA is promoting its vice president to the organization's top spot. Nancy Betts will take over as executive director on July 1st. She has been the vice president since 2018 and will work a...
Jake Judd Jun 16, 2022 Submitted

Local Veteran Named Honorary St. Cloud Fireworks Commissioner
(KNSI) - 2022 marks the 76th consecutive year for St. Cloud's Fireworks celebration, and the board says this year's honorary Fireworks Commissioner "helps continue the Spirit of 76 - the American Legi...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 16, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Cold Spring/Richmond K9 Officer Riley Dies
(KNSI) - A central Minnesota police department has lost its K9 officer. The Cold Spring/Richmond Police Department's K9 Riley died last week from cancer, with his handler Police Chief Jason Blum, and ...
Jake Judd Jun 15, 2022

GSDC Taking Nominations for 2022 Innovation Awards
(KNSI) - The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC) is seeking nominations for its 11th annual Innovation Awards. The awards were created to recognize originality among non-profit and for-pr...
Jake Judd Jun 15, 2022 Waite Park Mayor Rick Miller accepts an Innovation Award, along with city staff.

Where to Find Water Fun in Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - The City of St. Cloud says its wading pools will be closed for the summer, so where can families go to beat the heat? Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes, so there's always one nearby. Quar...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 15, 2022 Unsplash

Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards $18.8 Million Dollar Grant for AEDs in Every Police Car in Minnesota
(KNSI) - The Helmsley Charitable Trust has given the University of Minnesota Medical School an $18.8 million grant to law enforcement officers and first responders across Minnesota with more than 8,30...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 15, 2022 Pixabay

Kansas to Headline Ledge Amphitheater in August
(KNSI) - Multi-platinum selling rock band Kansas announced a date at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park with special guest Head East. Kansas, known for such hits as "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 14, 2022

Senator Aric Putnam to Host In-Person Town Hall Wednesday
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Senator Aric Putnam is hosting an in-person town hall Wednesday to discuss the end of the regular legislative session. The town hall is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Great River Reg...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 14, 2022 Aric Putnam for Senate