Category Archives: Community News

TEDx St. Cloud Less Than a Month Away
(KNSI) - TEDx St. Cloud is set for Thursday, October 12th, inside the Paramount Theatre. The program runs from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. and will feature talks from six presenters. Some speakers include Kyle ...
Ashley Menzemer Sep 14, 2023 Submitted by TEDxStCloud

Bipartisan U.S. Senate Committee Hearing Addresses Lack of Housing Supply
(KNSI) - A hearing on Capitol Hill this week addressed the lack of housing supply and provided some suggestions to fix it. U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D - MN) chairs the 15-member bipartisan Subcommittee...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 14, 2023 Unsplash

Bonding Tour Brings Lawmakers to Downtown St. Cloud, Future CentraCare Medical School
(KNSI) - A dozen bipartisan lawmakers toured the St. Cloud area as local leaders asked for funding to help pay for local projects. The group took a tour of downtown St. Cloud, visited the future home ...
Jake Judd Sep 13, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Apollo High School Will Celebrate Revamped Football Field During Homecoming
(KNSI) - Apollo High School will celebrate its renovated football stadium at homecoming. The Apollo Eagles host Foley on September 22nd and will dedicate the remodeled Apollo stadium during a ribbon-c...
Jake Judd Sep 13, 2023 Karl Heine (Activities Director Apollo High School)

Another Local Representative Joins Call for Special Session to Fix School Resource Officer Issue
(KNSI) - Sartell area Representative Tim O'Driscoll (R - 13B) is among the growing crowd of lawmakers asking the governor to call a special session to deal with the school resource officer issue. As p...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 13, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Sartell Highlights Growth, Healthy Finances During State of the City
(KNSI) - Sartell is focusing on keeping its finances in good health and preparing for future growth. That was the message from Mayor Ryan Fitzthum during the State of City Address on Tuesday afternoon...
Jake Judd Sep 12, 2023 Jake Judd (KNSI)

Harvestfest to Celebrate 150th Anniversary of Pioneer Settlers Association
(KNSI) - The Stearns History Museum is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Pioneer Settlers Association with its Harvestfest on September 23rd. The free event features vintage style carnival game...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 12, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Sartell Council Green Lights Preliminary Budget, Water Treatment Plant Expansion
(KNSI) - The Sartell City Council approved a project at Monday's meeting to expand its north water treatment plant to include a second 2,000-pound chlorine tank. The building has been modified as much...
Ashley Menzemer Sep 12, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Central Minnesota Take Back the Night March and Rally Set for September 28th
(KNSI) - The Central Minnesota Take Back the Night Rally and March is coming up later this month. The rally and march is to honor victim/survivor solidarity and raise awareness about sexual violence, ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 12, 2023 Take Back the Night

St. Cloud Sets Preliminary 2024 Tax Levy
(KNSI) - St. Cloud set its 2024 preliminary budget and tax levy on Monday night. Spending in 2024 will go up to nearly $87.8 million, a 6.77% increase compared to 2023. The property tax levy will cove...
Jake Judd Sep 12, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News