Category Archives: Community News

St. Cloud State University Receives $50,000 to Combat Student Hunger through Hunger Free Campus Program
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University is getting a boost to help keep students' bellies full. SCSU is among two dozen campuses collecting a cut of more than $400,000 from the Office of Higher Education ...
Jake Judd Oct 14, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Sartell Teams Up with St. Cloud Financial Credit Union and Subaru to Tackle Cancer
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Financial Credit Union, St. Cloud Subaru and Sartell High School all teamed up to tackle cancer. Fans decked out in pink packed the Sartell Football Field on October 11th in a show ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 14, 2024 Unsplash

Tri-County Humane Society Hosts Final Free Microchip Clinic of the Year Thursday
(KNSI) - The Tri-County Humane Society will hold its final public microchip clinic of the year this week. TCHS workers say microchips are the only permanent form of identification for pets, giving pet...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 14, 2024 Tri-County Humane Society

Construction for Great River Children's Museum Making Big Leaps Since Breaking Ground Last Year
(KNSI) - Since the groundbreaking for the Great River Children's Museum last year, officials say huge strides have been made toward its completion. They say key achievements include asbestos abatement...
Jake Judd Oct 14, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Halloween Airport Event Spooks St. Cloud This Saturday
(KNSI) - A different kind of Spirit Airlines is coming to St. Cloud on Saturday. Haunted Hangars is just the right kind of spooky, mixed with fun activities like face painting and games. Prizes will i...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 14, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

What's Open, Closed for Columbus Day
(KNSI) - Today is Columbus Day, a federal holiday with fewer disruptions when compared to many others. There is no mail today, but UPS and FedEx are operating as usual. State courts are open, but U.S....
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Benton County Seeks Public Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan to Address Severe Weather Risks
(KNSI) - Benton County residents, community leaders, business owners, and local organizations now have a chance to share how severe weather events have impacted their lives and property, as well as of...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 11, 2024 KNSI News

Crew Carwash Fundraiser to Benefit Tri-County Humane Society
(KNSI) - Crew Carwash is kicking off a two-day fundraising event to benefit the Tri-County Humane Society. On Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th, Crew Carwash will offer a complimentary U...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 11, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Bob Feuling Brown Ale Returns to Honor Beloved St. Cloud Businessman, Supporting March of Dimes
(KNSI) - Starting Friday, a beer made for a beloved St. Cloud area businessman and philanthropist will be available in stores and taprooms for a limited time. Bob Feuling Brown Ale is back for the thi...
Jake Judd Oct 11, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Local Counties to Receive Part of $52 Million in Grants to Expand Broadband Access Across Minnesota
(KNSI) - The State of Minnesota announced $52 million in grants to expand broadband access to approximately 7,700 homes and businesses. The new grants, funded through two programs from the Minnesota D...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 10, 2024 Unsplash