Category Archives: Healthy Living

Single Mom and Seven Kids Complete 2,350-Mile Mississippi River Canoe Journey
(KNSI) - After 96 days on the water, single mother Nikki Bettis and her brood have completed a 2,350-mile odyssey down the Mississippi River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Bettis, along with th...
Jake Judd Nov 25, 2025 Delack Media Group

YMCA's 15th Annual Wishbone 5K Set to Bring Families Together on Thanksgiving Morning
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Area Family YMCA is once again starting Thanksgiving on the right foot with its 15th annual Bernick's Family Fitness Series Wishbone 5K. YMCA Race Director Tim McLean told KNSI ...
Jake Judd Nov 13, 2025 Brad Veenstra

DFL Plans St. Cloud Rally Targeting GOP on Clinic Closures, Rising Healthcare Costs
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party will host a rally outside CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital as part of a statewide effort to protest what party leaders say are Republican policies d...
Jake Judd Oct 09, 2025 A crowd protests outside St. Cloud Hospital in August 2021 against vaccine mandates Photo taken by Dene Dryden (KNSI News)

CentraCare to Host Breast Health and Wellness Education Event October 2nd
(KNSI) - CentraCare is hosting an educational session dedicated to breast health and overall wellness. The event is October 2nd from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 02, 2025 CentraCare

Great River Children's Museum Offers $10 Admission During St. Cloud Teacher In-Service Day
(KNSI) - To help parents entertain their kids during a St. Cloud School District teacher in-service day, the Great River Children's Museum is offering a special one-day in-person discount. General adm...
Jake Judd Sep 23, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

CentraCare Launches Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics, Adds Enhanced Vaccine for Seniors
(KNSI) - As flu season approaches, CentraCare is trying to make getting protected as easy as picking up fast food. The medical provider is taking flu vaccine appointments for anyone aged six months an...
Jake Judd Sep 22, 2025 Unsplash

Sartell Pediatrics Joins Zarminali Network, Expands Services in Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - A longtime Central Minnesota pediatric practice has joined forces with a growing national healthcare network. Sartell Pediatrics has officially become part of Zarminali Pediatrics. Led by Dr....
Jake Judd Sep 16, 2025 Unsplash

Medical Situation at Westwood Elementary Prompted Emergency Response
(KNSI) - First responders were called to Westwood Elementary in St. Cloud on Tuesday morning after a student experienced a medical emergency. According to school officials, staff responded immediately...
Jake Judd Sep 16, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Central Minnesota Community Foundation Awards $544,000 in Scholarships to Students
(KNSI) - The Central Minnesota Community Foundation has announced the winners of its 2025-2026 scholarship program, awarding over half a million dollars to 228 students from more than 60 high schools ...
Jake Judd Sep 09, 2025 Central Minnesota Community Foundation

New Website Connects Central Minnesota Residents with Mental Health Resources
(KNSI) - A new website was recently launched to help people of all ages in central Minnesota who are dealing with depression, thoughts of suicide, and other mental health challenges. The website, Help...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 08, 2025 Pexels