News

September 2024 News

Monday
Sep 9

The renovation for Camp Knutson’s flagship cabin, Hilltop Cabin, will get underway this month. Donors Gary and Peg Janisch, who are funding the entire renovation and furnishings, celebrated with guests and camp staff at a groundbreaking ceremony on Labor Day weekend.

August 2024 News

Tuesday
Aug 20

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota recognized 88 honorees with the prestigious 2024 Spirit Award at a special celebration on August 15, 2024. 

The award honors employees who demonstrate outstanding commitment and dedication to the vision and mission of the statewide organization. Honorees are nominated by their supervisors. 

Thursday
Aug 15

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is pleased to announce that it has achieved Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation from CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership. This prestigious accomplishment demonstrates that LSS is aligning with some of the highest standards in the human services field. Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation recognizes the organization’s implementation of person-centered practices that have a significant impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Wednesday
Aug 14

A new early learning center will open in September on St. Paul’s East Side that will offer an extra measure of support to parents and additional care and attention in the classroom to empower children to be successful in the learning and social environment of a school. 
          

July 2024 News

Monday
Jul 15

Avery Morkert first came to Camp Knutson in 2017 to participate in a camp for kids with skin conditions through the American Association of Dermatology’s Camp Discovery, one of Camp Knutson's partner groups. Having had an amazing experience as a camper, she now returns as camp staff in the summer. “This is my dream job,” Morkert said. “My parents say that they see the happiest version of me while I’m here. Camp Knutson is the best place on earth, and everyone should know about it,” she said.