Category Archives: Community News

Stearns County Veterans Service Office Announces Expansion Plans
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Veterans Service Office has plans to expand access to resources for the county's growing veteran population, which now ranks as the seventh-largest in Minnesota. With more ...
Jake Judd Nov 06, 2025 Unsplash

St. Cloud School Board Delays Naming Decision for New Indoor Sports Facility
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Area School Board wants more time before picking a name for its new multipurpose indoor sports facility. It will be built on the Apollo High School campus and used for soccer, s...
Jake Judd Nov 06, 2025 District 742

Officials Caution Against Leaving Car Running and Unattended During Winter
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Police are urging residents to resist the temptation of leaving their vehicles unattended while running with the keys inside once the temperature drops. Whether it is letting the ca...
Ashley Kolling Nov 04, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

CentraCare Hosts International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Event
(KNSI) - CentraCare is hosting an International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event later this month. The gathering is Saturday, November 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centra...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 04, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

St. Cloud Revives Pond Hockey Tradition with New "Bold and Bright" Tournament at Lake George
(KNSI) - St. Cloud will once again host competitive pond hockey this winter as the Downtown Alliance brings back the beloved tradition with a new tournament. The first annual Bold and Bright Pond Hock...
Jake Judd Nov 03, 2025 Unsplash

Spice Up the Holidays, Annual Spice Drive Benefits Catholic Charities Food Shelf
(KNSI) - Catholic Charities Emergency Services Food Shelf is asking for donations to add flavor to charitable giving this holiday season with its annual Spice Drive. Some of the spices in demand inclu...
Jake Judd Nov 03, 2025 Unsplash

Great River Children's Museum Collecting Halloween Costumes for Kids in Need
(KNSI) - Now that Halloween has passed, the Great River Children's Museum in St. Cloud is asking families to donate their children's costumes instead of letting them gather dust in the closet. The mus...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 03, 2025 Unsplash

Stearns History Museum Illuminates Past with Get the Message Vintage Sign Exhibit
(KNSI) - The Stearns History Museum is bringing a piece of Central Minnesota's commercial past back into the spotlight with Get the Message, a new exhibit that showcases the colorful world of vintage ...
Jake Judd Oct 31, 2025 Stearns History Museum

St. Cloud Winter Parking Restrictions Begin November 1st
(KNSI) - St. Cloud's annual winter parking restrictions take effect Saturday, November 1st, and will remain in place through April 1st, regardless of snowfall. The restrictions are designed to keep ro...
Jake Judd Oct 30, 2025 Jake Judd KNSI News

Stearns County Hosting Holiday Decoration Swap to Encourage Reuse and Reduce Waste
(KNSI) - If you're tired of tucking the same old tinsel into the Christmas tree, it's time to spruce things up and trade those decorations for something new to you. Stearns County is holding a free 'S...
Jake Judd Oct 29, 2025 Unsplash