Category Archives: Community News

New Online Program to Provide At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Tests Begins Tuesday
(KNSI) - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Monday announced a new program that will allow people to order free rapid COVID-19 tests online to be delivered to their homes. Beginning Tuesday, March 29th, two ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 28, 2022 Unsplash

Local Sisters Start Company Together
(KNSI) - A pair of Central Minnesota sisters have their own business they hope can help them pay for college. A little more than a year ago, ten-year-old Farrah and eight-year-old Orly Reese live in t...
Jake Judd Mar 27, 2022 Jake Judd /KNSI News

Where to Watch the Huskies in Game One of the NCAA Tournament
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud State University men's hockey team is headed to the first game of the NCAA tournament Friday night, and there are some watch parties around town. Fans can watch the Huskies take...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 25, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Waite Park Honors Firefighters, Lays Out Strategic Plan at Monday Meeting
(KNSI) - The City of Waite Park recognized three retiring firefighters at its meeting Monday night. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the ceremonies virtual in recent years. Chief Jim Aleshire says the...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 22, 2022 KNSI News

St. Cloud Mayor to Deliver State of the City Next Month
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis will deliver his 17th State of the City address next month. The address will be held on April 19th at 12:30 p.m. inside the St. Cloud City Council Chambers. Earlier...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 22, 2022 City of St. Cloud

CentraCare South Point Vaccine Clinic to Close Next Month
(KNSI) - After almost 15 months and more than 100,000 vaccinations, officials with CentraCare say they will close its main COVID-19 vaccination site in St. Cloud next month. The CentraCare South Point...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 22, 2022 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Stearns County Parks Department Accepting Pavilion Reservations
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Parks Department is accepting booking reservations for five facilities in the area. Park officials say pavilions can be used for family reunions, business outings, and grou...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 21, 2022 Unsplash

St. Cloud Area School District 742 Announces New Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Area School District 742 says it has chosen its next Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education. In a press release, the district says it has hired Kay Nelson to fill the role....
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 16, 2022 Submitted Photo

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center Names New Executive Director
(KNSI) - The Central Minnesota Mental Health Center has selected its next executive director. Jessica Brandon is taking over for Dr. Rick Lee, who retired on February 1st. Dr. John Eggers has served a...
Jake Judd Mar 16, 2022 Submitted Photo

Traut Companies Moves to New Building in St. Joseph
(KNSI) - Traut Companies has moved to a new location in St. Joseph. Traut Companies once called Waite Park home, but they outgrew the five-acre location and broke ground last July on an over 13-acre s...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 15, 2022 Traut Companies