Category Archives: Community News

Competitive Eater Beats St. Cloud Challenge With Seconds To Spare
(KNSI) - A competitive eating internet sensation added to his world record total on Tuesday evening here in St. Cloud. Up in Smoke BBQ debuted its barbecue platter challenge, consisting of seven pound...
Ashley Menzemer May 29, 2024 Up In Smoke BBQ Facebook page

St. Cloud Police Present That's How I Roll Event for Kids June 6th
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Police Department is hosting an event at Heritage Skate Park that celebrates how kids like to roll. It's called That's How I Roll, and it's set for June 6th. There will be a bik...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 29, 2024 Unsplash

Cirque Italia Water Circus Coming to Crossroads Center Mall
(KNSI) - The Cirque Italia Metropolis big top is coming to Crossroads Center Mall. Cirque Italia features daring acrobatics, aerial acts, and comedy from an international cast of characters and circus...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 29, 2024 Cirque Italia YouTube

Totally Rad 80s Exhibit Opens at Stearns History Museum May 30th
(KNSI) - The Stearns History Museum is going "Back to the Future" when its 80s exhibit opens Thursday. Travel back in time to learn about the movies, toys, and cultural phenomenons that defined the de...
Jake Judd May 29, 2024 Unsplash

St. Cloud Police and State Patrol Target Red Light Violators Over Memorial Day Weekend
(KNSI) - Officers pulled double duty on a busy St. Cloud road looking for red light violators over the long weekend. The St. Cloud Police Department and Minnesota State Patrol teamed up over the Memor...
Jake Judd May 28, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Sartell Track Meet Gets Major League Treatment
(KNSI) - The Section 8AAA Track Meet in Sartell will start in a most unique way for a high school. The Minnesota Air National Guard's 133rd Airlift Wing's C-130 Hercules will buzz Riverview Intermedia...
Jake Judd May 28, 2024 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

St. Cloud's Out-of-This-World Acquisition as Space Shuttle Inspiration to Make Its Way to Minnesota
(KNSI) - A 501 C3 has been launched to get a model space shuttle from Florida to St. Cloud. It's called Inspiration Space Port. Shuttle Inspiration never went to space, but it is a full-scale shuttle ...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 28, 2024 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Competitive Eating Champion Ready To Take Bite Out of St. Cloud Challenge
(KNSI) - A local restaurant will put a competitive eater to the test Tuesday evening, daring him to down seven pounds of food in under an hour. Up in Smoke BBQ Owner Tim Hoefer spoke with KNSI about t...
Ashley Menzemer May 28, 2024 Up in Smoke BBQ

Minnesota to Honor Fallen Heroes by Lowering Flags on Memorial Day
(KNSI) - Minnesota will honor the brave men and women who died on the battlefield and helped preserve our freedom by lowering the flag. Governor Tim Walz has ordered the Stars and Stripes and state fl...
Jake Judd May 24, 2024 Unsplash

St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis Highlights True Meaning of Memorial Day
(KNSI) - Local leaders remind residents that the holiday weekend is more than boats and barbecues. It was the topic of St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis' weekly address. "This Monday is Memorial Day. The dat...
Jake Judd May 24, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News