Category Archives: Community News

Women's Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation Presents: Dancing With Our Stars 2026 Line-Up
(KNSI) - The Women's Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation has announced the dancer lineup for this year's Dancing with Our Stars Live, set for June 8th at the College of Saint Benedict. ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 27, 2026 Women's Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation

Catholic Charities Launches 16th Annual Pack the Porches Food and Fund Drive
(KNSI) - Catholic Charities of St. Cloud is gearing up for its 16th annual Pack the Porches food and fund drive, set to kick off as part of the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign. According to organiz...
Jake Judd Feb 26, 2026 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud

Sherburne County Sheriff Launches New Hyper-Reach Emergency Alert System, Urges Residents to Enroll
(KNSI) - The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office has selected Hyper-Reach as its new mass emergency notification system, replacing the previous Code Red platform, and is encouraging residents to enroll....
Jake Judd Feb 26, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Student Athletes Bring Mobile Sauna, Cold Plunge Experience to CSB+SJU Winter Festival
(KNSI) - Student athletes Charlie Ryks and Tom Kuriscak are bringing a mobile sauna experience to the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University as the inaugural True North Winter Festival ...
Jake Judd Feb 26, 2026 KNSI News

More Than 100 People Packed St. Cloud Community Policing Agreement Meeting Following Local ICE Operations
(KNSI) - More than 100 residents packed City Hall for the yearly review of the St. Cloud Community Policing Agreement in the wake of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. During Wedne...
Jake Judd Feb 26, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Quarry Park and Nature Preserve Master Plan Open House Set for March 11th
(KNSI) - Stearns County Parks is inviting the public to weigh in on the future of Quarry Park and Nature Preserve at an open house next month. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11th, from 5:...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 25, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Nominations Open for 2026 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year Award
(KNSI) - The City of Sauk Rapids is looking to honor a person who goes above and beyond for the community, with nominations now open for the 2026 Citizen of the Year Award. The annual honor recognizes...
Jake Judd Feb 24, 2026 City of Sauk Rapids

Great River Children's Museum Named Statewide Redevelopment Award Finalist
(KNSI) - A new landmark destination for families in St. Cloud is getting statewide attention. The Great River Children's Museum has been named a finalist for the 2026 ReScape Brownfield Redevelopment ...
Jake Judd Feb 23, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

United Way of Central Minnesota Seeks Bedding Donations to Help Provide New Beds for 50 Local Children
(KNSI) - For the fourth year in a row, United Way of Central Minnesota and Callan Furniture are teaming up to make sure local kids can rest easy. The community initiative will give 50 children brand-n...
Jake Judd Feb 18, 2026 United Way of Central Minnesota Facebook

Trailblazer Challenge Returns to St. Cloud Thursday, March 12th
(KNSI) - The Trailblazer Challenge is returning in 2026, with this year's event scheduled for next month at Pioneer Place on Fifth in downtown St. Cloud. The competition is organized by Greater St. Cl...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 18, 2026 Photo Courtesy of Greenfield Communications