Category Archives: Community News

2.1 Million Free KN95 Masks Distributed to Minnesotans Through Schools, Community Groups This Week
(KNSI) - The state of Minnesota announced that 2.1 million KN95 masks would be distributed to community groups, local public health agencies, schools, and other entities starting Thursday. Around 650,...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jan 27, 2022 Unsplash

Sauk Rapids Police Department K9 Thunder Has Died
(KNSI) - The Sauk Rapids Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 Thunder. According to the department's Facebook page, K9 Thunder died on Saturday afternoon surrounded by his human partner Sergea...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jan 26, 2022 Sauk Rapids Police Department Facebook

Weather Related Announcements for Wednesday, Januaury 26th
(KNSI) - Here are your weather-related announcements for Wednesday, January 26th Updated at 5:52 a.m. Albany Public Schools - Two hours late. Annandale Public Schools - Two hours late. No morning pres...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jan 26, 2022 Unsplash

Tri-CAP Receives Grant from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
(KNSI) - Tri-County Action Program, Incorporated in Waite Park, is the recipient of a $90,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. It is for DEED's Getting to Wo...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jan 25, 2022 Unsplash

St. Cloud Children's Home Receives Marker
(KNSI) - A marker honoring the St. Cloud Children's home has been added to the Beaver Island Trail in St. Cloud. Established in 1924, the St. Cloud Children's Home was tasked with caring for orphans, ...
Jeff McMahon Jan 20, 2022 KNSI News

Lake George Warming Shelter Closed Due to Extreme Cold
(KNSI) - The City of St. Cloud says the Lake George warming shelter is closed Thursday due to extreme cold. According to a press release from the city, the warning shelter will reopen Friday at 4:00 p...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jan 20, 2022 Unsplash

Tri-County Humane Society Accepting Donations for the Betty White Challenge
(KNSI) - Today would have been actress Betty White's 100th birthday, and to mark the occasion, animal lovers are being asked to participate in the Betty White Challenge. The challenge is soliciting do...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jan 17, 2022 AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

What's Open and Closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
(KNSI) - Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and in observance of the federal holiday, here is a list of what's open and what's closed. There is no mail delivery today except for priority mail delive...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jan 17, 2022 Unsplash

COP House Clothing Drive This Week
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Community Outpost or COP House is collecting warm clothing and blankets to help area families in need. The winter clothing drive is coming up this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jan 11, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News