Category Archives: Community News
St. Cloud Area School District 742 Superintendent 'Grateful' as Long-Awaited Upgrades at Apollo Move Forward
(KNSI) - A tired but thrilled St. Cloud Area School District Superintendent, Dr. Laurie Putnam, expressed relief and excitement Wednesday morning over the 62% voter approval for renovating Apollo High...
Apr 09, 2025 St. Cloud Public School District 742
St. Cloud Planning Commission Backs Housing, Business, and Entertainment Projects
(KNSI) - St. Cloud's planning commission gave the thumbs up to proposals aimed at breathing life into two vacant buildings and a soon-to-be empty space. St. Cloud State University isn't renewing its l...
Apr 09, 2025 KNSI News
Foley Public School Among 18 Districts Receiving Stop Arm Cameras to Catch Reckless Drivers
(KNSI) - A central Minnesota school district is among those getting help with an additional tool to catch reckless drivers who don't halt when the bus stop arm is extended. Foley Public School is one ...
Apr 08, 2025 Associated Press
Local Mentor, Advocate, and Strategic Planner Named 2025 ATHENA Award Recipient
(KNSI) - A local mentor, strategic planner, and advocate for women and girls is being honored with the 2025 ATHENA Award from the Women's Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation. Joanne Kud...
Apr 08, 2025 Women’s Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation
St. Cloud VA Medical Center to Participate in Drug Takeback Day on April 26th
(KNSI) - For those who have expired or unneeded medications in their cabinet, the annual spring Drug Takeback Day is coming up on Saturday April 26th. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration hosts tw...
Apr 08, 2025 Unsplash
LEAF 742 Education Foundation Awards $78,500 in Grants to Boost St. Cloud Area School Programs
(KNSI) - The Local Education & Activities Foundation helped boost dozens of programs for kids in the St. Cloud Area School District. During the fall and spring, the LEAF 742 Education Foundation a...
Apr 07, 2025 District 742
INDY Foundation Bowties and Arrows Gala Sells Out, Raises Nearly Quarter-Million Dollars
(KNSI) - This year, the INDY Foundation's Bowties and Arrows Gala was a smashing success, bringing in over $247,000 for the local nonprofit. The event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the gro...
Apr 07, 2025
Waite Park Staff Finalizing Plan to Relocate During City Hall Construction
(KNSI) - Waite Park has nearly finalized plans for relocating staff during the renovation and expansion of city hall. Officials will provide an update at Monday's council work session. The update call...
Apr 07, 2025
St. John's Prep Establishes Theatre Endowment with $330,000 Donation to Honor Brother Paul Vincent Niebauer
(KNSI) - A generous gift will help ensure generations of students can enjoy live performances by establishing the Saint John's Preparatory School Brother Paul Vincent Niebauer, OSB Endowed Chair in Th...
Apr 04, 2025 St. John's Prep School
Rotary Club Ramps Up Anticipation for 2025 Summertime by George Concert Series
(KNSI) - The Rotary Club of St. Cloud held a rally at Legends Bar Thursday to drum up hype for this year's Summertime by George concert series. It will once again feature eight scheduled performances,...
Apr 04, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News