Category Archives: Community News

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

Neighbors Voice Frustration and Outrage After the City of St. Cloud Allows Lincoln Center Homeless Shelter to Reopen with a Temporary Permit
(KNSI) - Residents on St. Cloud's east side flooded the city council chambers Monday night to express their frustration and outrage after the city allowed a temporary hybrid tent shelter on the proper...
Jake Judd Sep 12, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Xcel Energy Employees Spruce Up CentraCare Gorecki House
(KNSI) - Employees at Xcel Energy helped at a local healthcare facility to mark their annual Day of Service, remembering 9/11. ___ Copyright 2023 Leighton Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved....
Ashley Menzemer Sep 11, 2023 Xcel Energy

Stearns County License Centers Closing on Tuesday Afternoon
(KNSI) - If you need to stop by the Steans County License Centers or auditor treasurer's office late Tuesday afternoon, think again. All county license centers and the auditor treasures offices will c...
Jake Judd Sep 11, 2023 Stearns County Facebook

New Lions Park Dedicated in Sartell on Sunday
(KNSI) - Sartell's first inclusive playground was officially dedicated over the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, dozens of people turned out for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the revamped Lions Park. Pat...
Jake Judd Sep 11, 2023 Amos Root (KNSI)

Delta Air Lines employees work up a sweat at boot camp, learning how to de-ice planes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Delta Air Lines has learned that summer is a good time to prepare for winter - and how to de-ice planes so they can keep flying safely in freezing temperatures. Every summer, Delta ...
Associated Press Sep 11, 2023 Associated Press

Beverages Makers Honored at St. Cloud Craft Beer & CiderFest
(KNSI) - Four central Minnesota beverage makers took home some hardware at this weekend's St. Cloud Craft Beer and CiderFest. Woodlore Cider in Brainerd is this year's People's Choice award winner for...
Jake Judd Sep 11, 2023 St. Cloud Craft Beer & CiderFest Facebook

St. Joseph Firefighters Honor 9/11 First Responders
(KNSI) - A central Minnesota volunteer fire department paid tribute to the firefighters who lost their lives while trying to rescue people from the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. Members ...
Jake Judd Sep 11, 2023 St. Joseph Fire Department/Facebook

Sartell To Discuss 2024 Preliminary Budget at Monday's Meeting
(KNSI) - Sartell City Council will discuss the preliminary 2024 budget at Monday's meeting. The total levy is predicted to be roughly $10.1 million, a 9.6% annual increase. The overall rate will not c...
Ashley Menzemer Sep 11, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Cloud Holding 9/11 Day of Remembrance
(KNSI) - St. Cloud will honor the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks on Monday evening. The Day of Remembrance will be held on September 11th at 5:00 p.m. in front of city hall. Mayor Dave Kleis invit...
Jake Judd Sep 11, 2023 Jake Judd (KNSI)