Category Archives: Community News
University of Minnesota, CentraCare Cut Ribbon on St. Cloud Regional Campus
(KNSI) - The ribbon has been cut on the first University of Minnesota Medical School expansion in 50 years. The CentraCare St. Cloud Regional Campus welcomes its first class of 24 students next month....
Jul 28, 2025 KNSI News
Three Honored for Outstanding Giving with Central Minnesota Philanthropy Awards
(KNSI) - The Central Minnesota Community Foundation has announced this year's Awards in Philanthropy winners. The three honors are given to people whose generosity and commitment have left lasting imp...
Jul 25, 2025 Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Freight Train Hauling Hazardous Materials Derails Near Watkins; No Injuries or Leaks Reported
(KNSI) - A freight train hauling hazardous materials derailed on Thursday evening near Watkins, though authorities report no railcars were punctured and there is no leak or threat to public safety. Ac...
Jul 25, 2025 Meeker County Sheriff Squad Logo
St. Cloud Apollo Joins Tech's Co-Op Swim Team to Boost Numbers and Competitiveness
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Apollo will join Tech High School's co-op boys' swimming and diving team under the Crush name, the school board approved Wednesday night. The merger addresses declining participatio...
Jul 24, 2025 Unsplash
Police and Firefighters Casting a Line Friday at Lake George
(KNSI) - Kids from across St. Cloud are encouraged to come along with the police and fire departments for a shoreline stakeout on Friday morning. The Lake George Fishing Club is hosting a Badges and B...
Jul 24, 2025 City of St. Cloud
St. Cloud Schools Launch Graduation Review After Commencement Brawl; Changes to Come for Class of 2026
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Area School District will survey community members about improving graduation ceremonies following a fight that broke out during Tech High School's May 31st commencement at Rive...
Jul 24, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Sauk Rapids Based Startup BuzzCare Hopes to Launch Rural Drone Delivery Service for Prescription Medication
(KNSI) - A Sauk Rapids-based startup hopes to use drones to deliver prescription medication to rural people living in so-called pharmacy deserts. BuzzCare Drone Services founders Stephen Rider and Lev...
Jul 23, 2025 BuzzCare Design Concept
Benton County, Rice Fire Plan Stop the Bleed Training Class
(KNSI) - Benton County Public Health and the Rice Fire Department are teaming up for a training class focusing on an often neglected aspect of emergency response. Stop the Bleed is a 90-minute course ...
Jul 22, 2025 Rice Fire Department Facebook page
Paint the Town Green, BBBS Urges Local Businesses to Support Youth Mentorship This September
(KNSI) - This fall, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota is asking local businesses to Paint the Town Green to raise awareness about the need for more mentors in the area. The campaign will t...
Jul 21, 2025 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota
Applications Open for Stearns County Sheriff's Office Explorer Program
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for its Explorer Program. The Explorer program is open to individuals between the ages of 15 and 20 who are interested ...
Jul 21, 2025 Stearns County Sheriff's Office Facebook