Category Archives: Community News

SCSU Planetarium Hosting Local Star Party Events
Originally published on August 14, 2014 (KNSI) - It may only be a coincidence, but it certainly seems fitting that 55 years after Neil Armstrong made history, the theme for the Statewide Star Party is...
Ashley Menzemer Sep 12, 2024 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

St. Cloud Native Laura Provinzino Appointed to Federal Judgeship in Minnesota
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud native has been appointed to a federal judgeship in Minnesota. Laura Provinzino was recently approved by the U.S. Senate to serve on the bench. She was nominated by President Joe ...
Jake Judd Sep 12, 2024 U.S. Attorney's Office

New Cooking School Turns Up The Heat In East St. Cloud
(KNSI) - The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation and The Culinary Studio are turning up the heat in the city's east end. The cooking classroom is scheduled to start in October at Sauk Rapids-Ric...
Ashley Menzemer Sep 12, 2024 Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation

Cheers to Fall, St. Cloud Craft Beer and Ciderfest is This Weekend
(KNSI) - Wet your whistle while enjoying local and regional specialties at the St. Cloud Craft Beer and Ciderfest this Weekend. The suds will be poured at Dick Putz Field field from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. ...
Jake Judd Sep 12, 2024 Leighton Media

Local Apple Orchard Welcomes In Fall
(KNSI) - Collegeville Orchards will welcome thousands of visitors between now and the weekend after Halloween. Owner Todd Beumer tells KNSI News that he does hire workers to help pick the 25 varieties...
Ashley Menzemer Sep 12, 2024 KNSI News

First Open House Event on Proposed Jail and Justice Center Thursday Evening
(KNSI) - Thursday evening will mark the first in a series of open house style events to convince voters to support a new jail and justice center. The meeting is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Martin Pa...
Jake Judd Sep 12, 2024 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Cold Spring Pushes Back Awarding Contracts On Fire Hall Project
(KNSI)-Cold Spring City Council received good news on Wednesday regarding the new fire hall but will not award final contracts until September 25th. City Administrator Kris Dockendorf says that over t...
Ashley Menzemer Sep 11, 2024 KNSI News

Albany Pioneer Days Celebrates City's Heritage
(KNSI) - Albany's annual heritage celebration will help bring the city's history to life this weekend. The 50th Pioneer Days is scheduled from the 12th to the 15th. Antique farm equipment will be on d...
Ashley Menzemer Sep 11, 2024

Flags to be Flown at Half Staff on Wednesday to Commemorate 23rd Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
(KNSI) - Flags will be flown at half staff on Wednesday to mark the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terror attacks. The president ordered flags flown at half staff on all public buildings...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 11, 2024 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Much Ado About Clucking: St. Cloud Planning Commission Unanimously Decides to Take Public Comment on Backyard Chicken Ordinance
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Planning Commission is getting ready to hear from the public about keeping backyard chickens in residential districts. Tuesday night, the commission debated the issue and decide...
Jake Judd Sep 11, 2024 Unsplash