Category Archives: Community News
RipCon to Make Trading Card Debut at Park Event Center July 27th
(KNSI) - Trading card enthusiasts and collectors will have a major new destination on Sunday, July 27th, as RipCon makes its debut at the Park Event Center in Waite Park. Organizer Hunter Branson says...
Jul 21, 2025 Unsplash
Splash Pad Bubble Bash Set for Friday, July 18th
(KNSI) - The suds will be sublime as the City of St. Cloud's first of two Splash Pad Bubble Bashes and foam parties is Friday, July 18th. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Haws Park on the sout...
Jul 18, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News
St. Cloud Man Missing Nearly Two Months; Police Ask for Public's Help
(KNSI) - Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a St. Cloud man who has been missing for nearly two months. Troy Allen Strawn was last seen at his apartment in the 300 block of 8th Aven...
Jul 17, 2025 Minnesota BCA
United Way School Supply Drive to Deliver to 3,000 Central Minnesota Students
(KNSI) - Thousands of area students will start the school year with personalized supplies thanks to the annual United Way of Central Minnesota School Supply Drive. The United Way serves 18 school dist...
Jul 16, 2025 Unsplash
New School Aims to Get Veterans, Rescue Dogs Back on Their Feet
(KNSI) - A new vocational school hopes to heal humans and pets as planning continues for an official kickoff event later this fall. Founded by Amie Schwinghammer, the Heroes K9 Odyssey Academy is curr...
Jul 16, 2025 Amie Schwinghammer
Volunteer Fire Departments Struggle with Recruitment, Try New Strategies
(KNSI) - It's no secret that fire departments, especially ones that rely on volunteers, have been struggling with recruitment, so they are leaning on advertisements and targeted messaging to boost the...
Jul 16, 2025 Unsplash
Ledge Amphitheater Open House Postponed
(KNSI) - The open house at the Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park has been postponed due to soggy weather. It is now scheduled for August 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. People can take photos on stage...
Jul 16, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News
July Dog Walker Watch Location and Topic Announced
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Police Department is hosting its monthly Dog Walker Watch meeting on Tuesday, July 22nd. The meeting will be held at Whitney Park's dog park area off Forest Drive from 6:30 to 7...
Jul 16, 2025 Unsplash
City of St. Cloud Seeks Volunteers for Adopt-a-Drain Program
(KNSI) - The City of St. Cloud is looking for volunteers to tackle stormwater pollution that's affecting local waterways. When rainwater runs off roadways, it carries trash and pollutants into stormwa...
Jul 15, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Rock the River in Cold Spring With Beatles Hits
(KNSI) - The river will be rocking again in Cold Spring with the July event of this summer's concert series scheduled for this Thursday. The show runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Alexander Park with a t...
Jul 14, 2025