Category Archives: Community News

Support Local, Embrace Art at Downtown St. Cloud Art Crawl Friday
(KNSI) - The Paramount Center for the Arts has announced a lineup of events to tie in with the Downtown Art Crawl on Friday. The Paramount is one of 22 venues taking part in this year's Downtown Art C...
Jake Judd Aug 23, 2024 City of St. Cloud

Rotary Readies For Rare September Summertime By George Concert
(KNSI) - It may be scheduled for the day after the unofficial end of summer, but organizers are still expecting a great show at Eastman Park in St. Cloud on Tuesday, September 3rd. Troy Fritz tells KN...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 22, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Celebrate Aging Expo Offers Free Breakfast for 1,000, and Information on Aging in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - The first annual Celebrate Aging Expo is Friday in St Cloud. Formally known as the Expo for Seniors, the event takes over the River's Edge Convention Center from 8:00 to noon. A big draw retu...
Jake Judd Aug 22, 2024 Unsplash

McLeod County Woman Selected as 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way
(KNSI) - The night before the Minnesota State Fair opens isn't just a time to prepare your stretchy pants and walking shoes. It's also the coronation of Princess Kay of the Milky Way. This year, three...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 22, 2024 Princess Kay of the Milky Way Facebook

New Foods and Vendors Announced for the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
Originally published July 9th, 2024 9:01 a.m. Updated August 22nd, 2024 4:24 a.m. (KNSI) - There are 33 new foods to try at this year's Great Minnesota Get Together. Released in July, the list include...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 22, 2024 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Historic Clark Field Transformed into St. Cloud's 100th City Park
(KNSI) - A historic high school athletic complex that was once facing the wrecking ball is now St. Cloud's 100th city park. Clark Field was renamed Clark Park on Wednesday during a dedication ceremony...
Jake Judd Aug 21, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

All Aboard! But Who's Driving? Bus Companies Struggling to Find Drivers in Time for School to Start
(KNSI) - With the new school year about to begin, bus companies statewide say they are again struggling to find drivers. St. Cloud-based Spanier Bus Service CEO Tami Spanier told KNSI News her company...
Jake Judd Aug 21, 2024 Unsplash

St. Cloud Screening Disney Classic for This Year's Movie Under The Stars
(KNSI) - This year's Movie Under The Stars is not a double feature, but it has plenty of double trouble. The City of St. Cloud will be showing the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap with Lindsay Lohan, it...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 21, 2024 St. Cloud Park and Recreation Facebook

St. Joseph Breaks Ground on New Food Hall to Boost Local Restaurant Startups
(KNSI) - A groundbreaking ceremony was held in St. Joseph on Monday for a new building that will act as a business incubator for restaurants. Work is underway on The House Food and Tap on the corner o...
Jake Judd Aug 20, 2024 City of St. Joseph/Facebook

Great River Children's Museum Updates St. Cloud Council On Construction Progress
(KNSI) - When construction wraps up in early 2025, the Great River Children's Museum will be the second largest of its kind in Minnesota. Executive Director Cassie Miles updated the St. Cloud City Cou...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 20, 2024 Great River Children's Museum/Facebook