Category Archives: Community News
One owl rescued by a Minnesota woman is euthanized; efforts to save the other continue
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - One of the two owls rescued by a Minnesota woman in a story that went viral this week has died, but the other is still getting medical care. Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation Ce...
Dec 27, 2024 Associated Press
Local Communities Announce Christmas Tree Pickup and Recycling Options
(KNSI) - With Santa Claus finished making his rounds for another year, it's time to plan what to do with that real Christmas tree. St. Cloud will pick up the pines on Monday, January 6th, and Monday, ...
Dec 26, 2024 Jake Judd KNSI News
Benton County's Top Crimes of 2024 and How to Stay Safe
(KNSI) - The Benton County Sheriff's Office has released its annual report highlighting the "Big Three" most reported crimes of 2024. Domestic assault topped the list this year, which experts say refl...
Dec 23, 2024 Benton County Sheriff's Office
Minneapolis softens law on obstructing abortion clinics in response to free-speech lawsuit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minneapolis has softened an ordinance that prohibited the obstruction of entrances and driveways to abortion clinics after anti-abortion activists sued to challenge it on free-speec...
Dec 23, 2024 AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File
St. Cloud Area Genealogists Sponsor Family History Writing Contest for Students with Cash Prizes
(KNSI) - Learning about your lineage could win you some cold cash. The St. Cloud Area Genealogists is sponsoring a family history writing contest. Students in public, parochial or home schools in Stea...
Dec 20, 2024 Unsplash
Winter Solstice Midnight Market Comes to Downtown St. Cloud December 20th
Originally published December 10th, 2024 Updated December 20th, 2024, 6:18 a.m. (KNSI) - Downtown St. Cloud is gearing up for a festive night of shopping and fun during the Winter Solstice Midnight Ma...
Dec 20, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News
St. Cloud Opens Winter Wonderland, Sledding Hills and Ice Rinks Now Ready for Fun
(KNSI) - With winter officially here, St. Cloud is opening up opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. On Thursday, the city's sledding hills are ready for action. Watch Riverside Park and Calvary Hill Pa...
Dec 19, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News
St. Cloud Nonprofit Leader Lenora Hunt Charged with Illegal Gun Transfer in Connection with Fentanyl Investigation
(KNSI) - A community activist and head of a nonprofit in St. Cloud has been charged with helping an accused drug dealer sell a gun. Lenora Hunt, the head of Too Much Talent, is accused of helping Devo...
Dec 19, 2024 Unsplash
St. Cloud Unveils New Economic Development Website to Attract Businesses and Drive Growth
(KNSI) - St. Cloud has launched a redesigned website to attract new businesses and investors to help grow the community. DevelopStCloud.com will be a new platform that provides a one-stop shop for tho...
Dec 18, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Operation Merry Meals: Minnesota National Guard Delivers Holiday Meals to Veterans in Need
(KNSI) - The Minnesota National Guard will be serving up a holiday meal for veterans in need. National Guard staff, volunteers and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon partners are teaming up for Operation Merry ...
Dec 18, 2024 Beyond the Yellow Ribbon/Facebook