Category Archives: KNSI Local News
Pack the Porches Returns Friday to Meet Rising Food Shelf Demand in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud is gearing up for its 16th annual Pack the Porches food and fund drive, set for Friday. Organizers call it a staple of the St. Cloud community a...
Mar 26, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Downtown St. Cloud's Annual Bloody Mary Crawl Returns Sunday
(KNSI) - St. Cloud's popular spring tradition is back this weekend. Now in its fourth year, the Downtown Bloody Mary Crawl will take place Sunday, March 29th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. across parti...
Mar 26, 2026 Unsplash
Spring Fling Sale at St. Cloud Stand Down's Ladies Veteran Boutique This Saturday
(KNSI) - The Ladies Veteran Boutique at St. Cloud Stand Down is hosting its annual Spring Fling sale this Saturday. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 724 33rd Avenue North in St. Cloud. I...
Mar 26, 2026 St. Cloud Stand Down/ Facebook
Stearns County Historical Society Celebrates 90th Birthday Friday
(KNSI) - The guardian of central Minnesota's stories and culture is inviting the public to come celebrate its 90th birthday. The Stearns County Historical Society was born on March 27th, 1936. Since i...
Mar 26, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
St. Cloud Teen Named Boys & Girls Clubs State 2026 Youth of the Year
(KNSI) - A teenager from Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota has been named the top youth leader in the state. Brook'Lynn H. was named Minnesota's 2026 Youth of the Year during a ceremony Wedn...
Mar 26, 2026 The Minnesota Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
Threatening Message Left on Desk at St. Cloud South Junior High Investigated
(KNSI) - St. Cloud South Junior High is the latest school to receive a safety threat as the district confirms a message was found written on a student's desk on Tuesday. KNSI News received a tip about...
Mar 26, 2026 Unsplash
Minnesota Updates Fish Consumption Guidelines Over Mercury and Chemical Concerns
(KNSI) - State health officials have updated recommendations for how much fish Minnesotans should eat from certain waters, citing concerns about mercury and PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals." Accord...
Mar 25, 2026 Ryan Dodge
Three Central Minnesota Students Earn Agricultural Scholarships
(KNSI) - Three central Minnesota high school seniors are headed to college with a little extra financial backing this fall, thanks to a competitive scholarship program. Compeer Financial's philanthrop...
Mar 25, 2026 RD Offutt/Facebook
Sen. Aric Putnam to Host Public Town Hall in St. Cloud on March 31st
(KNSI) - State Senator Aric Putnam will hold a public town hall meeting on Tuesday, March 31st at the St. Cloud Great River Regional Library. The town hall is a chance for residents of Senate District...
Mar 25, 2026 Photo provided by the Office of Senator Aric Putnam
Bridge Closure Underway as City Tackles Ongoing Lighting Issues
(KNSI) - Work is officially underway to address persistent lighting problems on the pedestrian bridge in Sartell, with crews beginning construction on Wednesday. The project marks what officials hope ...
Mar 25, 2026 City of Sartell