Category Archives: Community News
May at the Paramount Heats Up
(KNSI) - The calendar for May at the Paramount Theater downtown St. Cloud is already filling up with some can't miss events. On the 4th, Fleetwood Mac fans will not want to skip Rumours and Dreams - A...
Apr 02, 2024
Help Keep Your Community Safe: Skywarn Spotter Training Wednesday in Stearns County
(KNSI) - If you missed the Skywarn Spotter Class last week due to the snowstorm, you have another chance to get certified. On Wednesday, April 3rd, Stearns County Emergency Management will host two cl...
Apr 02, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Preparing For Launch: Space Shuttle Replica Could Soon Find a Home In St. Cloud
(KNSI) - When St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis delivers his State of the City address on Tuesday, there may be a mention of a potential new downtown fixture that's out of this world. Plans are in the works ...
Apr 01, 2024 Sen. Aric Putnam
St. Cloud State University Awarded Grant Under Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Fund
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University has received a new grant from the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership fund. The $205,000 is from the Department of Employment and Economic Development in partnership w...
Apr 01, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Bid Now to Keep Freedom Flight Soaring and Supporting POW/MIA
(KNSI) - A fundraiser is underway to keep Freedom Flight's hot air balloon soaring. An online auction to benefit the POW/MIA balloon and its crew is now live. Bidders can get their hands on more than ...
Apr 01, 2024 Freedom Flight/Facebook
Sartell Lions Are Ready To Help You With Spring Cleanup
(KNSI) - Spring cleaning is big business for one local service organization. The Sartell Lions Club has been doing the fundraiser for over 20 years now. This year's edition is set for Saturday, April ...
Apr 01, 2024 Sartell Lions present a check at the city council meeting on Monday, January 23rd, totaling $340,000. Photo provided by Stu Giffin to KNSI.
St. Cloud Yard Waste Collection Resumes April 8th
(KNSI) - Another sure sign of spring: The City of St. Cloud is resuming yard waste collections. Starting Monday, April 8th, garbage and recycling customers can put their yard waste in 30-gallon, city-...
Apr 01, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Learn New Outdoor Skills with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' I Can! Programs
Originally published March 20th, 2024 Updated 9:23 a.m. April 1st, 2024 (KNSI) - Registration is now open for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' I Can! outdoor skills program. The I Can! p...
Apr 01, 2024 Unsplash
Numerous Easter Services in Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - Easter Sunday is almost here, and if you're looking for a church service, you won't have far to go. St. Mary's Cathedral in downtown St. Cloud is offering Good Friday services at 7:00 a.m. an...
Mar 29, 2024 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
Retired Stearns County K9 Officer Aspen, Legendary Bloodhound Tracker, Passes Away
(KNSI) - A retired Stearns County K9 officer has died. According to a Facebook post by the sheriff's office, "With heavy hearts we announce the passing of retired K9 Aspen." Aspen was part of the only...
Mar 28, 2024 Stearns County Sheriff's Office