Category Archives: Community News
Brawl Breaks Out at St. Cloud Tech High Graduation, Distracting from Celebration
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Tech High School's graduation ceremony Saturday ended with an all-out brawl among a group of attendees. According to a press release from District 742, the fight broke out near the ...
Jun 01, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Cold Spring Elects to Go With Construction Manager At Risk For Government Center Remodeling
(KNSI) - Cold Spring City Council opted to go with a construction manager at risk to lead the remodeling of the government center after discussing the issue at Wednesday's meeting. Administrator Kris ...
May 29, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Public Input Meeting for Chain of Lakes County Park Set for June 25th
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Parks Department is holding a public input meeting regarding Chain of Lakes County Park. Officials will provide an overview of draft hunting regulations, park rules, and or...
May 29, 2025 Stearns County Parks Department
St. Joe's High Hopes: Pot Profits to Pave the Way for Progress
(KNSI) - The City of St. Joseph hopes to help offset its tax base with a joint venture into the budding marijuana industry by opening a municipal dispensary. St. Joseph Mayor Adam Scepaniak explained ...
May 29, 2025 Unsplash
Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation Awards Record $54,500 in Grants
(KNSI) - The Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation marked a record of giving by awarding more than $54,500 in grants during the 2024-2025 school year. The foundation was able to support 25 programs...
May 29, 2025 Sartell-St. Stephen School District
Free Summer Meals and Fun for Kids Offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota will dish out free meals while schools are out, thanks to the National Summer Food Service Program. Starting June 2nd in Sauk Rapids and 3rd in...
May 28, 2025 Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Facebook
Stearns County E-Waste Collection Event a Smashing Success
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Household Hazardous Waste Facility experienced an unprecedented turnout during its recent electronic waste collection event, with participation far exceeding expectations. ...
May 28, 2025 Unsplash
History's Dynamic Duo: Paschkes Honored for Decades of Dedication in Melrose
(KNSI) - A husband and wife team have been honored with the Stearns History Museum's Zapp Historian Award for preserving the past in their work with the Melrose Historical Society and Museum Jean and ...
May 28, 2025 Submitted Photo
12-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing in St. Cloud; Police Seek Public's Help
(KNSI) - A 12-year-old girl has been reported missing in St. Cloud. According to a press release, Xaveria Stephenson was last seen on Saturday around 8:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of University Drive So...
May 27, 2025 St. Cloud Police Department
SCPD Using Two New Therapy Dogs to Help Calm Mental Health Crises
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Police Department is now using therapy dogs to help comfort those having a mental health crisis. River and Laker are both yellow labs from the same breeder in Milaca. They start...
May 27, 2025 St. Cloud Police Department