Category Archives: Community News

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 ...
Jake Judd 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...
Jake Judd 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...
Jake Judd 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. ...
Jennifer Lewerenz 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 ...
Jake Judd 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...
Jake Judd 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...
Ashley Menzemer May 27, 2025 St. Cloud Police Department

Local Summer Fun Kicks Off Soon With Becker Freedom Days
(KNSI) - Becker Freedom Days includes fireworks, fun and a special tribute to service members. Things get warmed up on Saturday, June 7th, with the Boy Scouts Troop 95 BBQ Bash rib contest. The week a...
Jake Judd May 27, 2025 Becker Freedom Days

St. John's Prep Eighth Grader Competes This Week in Scripps National Spelling Bee
(KNSI) - The third time was the charm for Emmaline Bushman of St. John's Prep when it came to the spelling bee. This week, all of her hard work will come to a head on a national stage as she competes ...
Ashley Menzemer May 27, 2025 St. John's Prep

SCPD Asks Organizers to Register National Night Out Events
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Police Department plans to crisscross the city for National Night Out again this year, visiting events being held in dozens of neighborhoods. National Night Out is scheduled for...
Ashley Menzemer May 23, 2025