Category Archives: Community News

Area Coffee Lovers Anticipating Saturday Festival
(KNSI) - Cloud Coffee Fest is back for a second year, still with a local flavor but adding a hint of regional shops. The event is once again being hosted by Kinder Coffee Labs on Cooper Avenue North. ...
Ashley Menzemer Sep 08, 2023 Kinder Coffee Facebook

Benton County Encourages Future Deputies Apply for Scholarship
(KNSI) - The Benton County Sheriff's Office encourages those who want to work in law enforcement to apply for a scholarship to help pay for training. The Minnesota Sheriff's Association's annual Law E...
Jake Judd Sep 08, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Mary's Block Party This Saturday in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - It will be fun for the whole family at the annual St. Mary's Cathedral Block Party on Saturday evening. The traditional vigil mass will be moved up to 4:00 p.m., and everyone is invited to st...
Ashley Menzemer Sep 08, 2023

Tri-County Humane Society's Companion Walk Saturday
(KNSI) - The Tri-County Humane Society's largest fundraiser of the year is Saturday at Wilson Park in St. Cloud. The theme of the 35th annual companion walk is Furrassic Park, a riff on the dinosaur m...
Jake Judd Sep 08, 2023 Tri County Humane Society

Dedication Ceremony Sunday for Sartell's New Inclusive Playground
(KNSI) - The new inclusive playground at Sartell Lions Park will be officially dedicated this Sunday. Three chapters came together to raise the funds for what should become a regional attraction. Sart...
Ashley Menzemer Sep 08, 2023 Sartell Engagement Director Nikki Sweeter.

Days of Caring Volunteer Deadline is Friday
(KNSI) - The deadline to help with the United Way of Central Minnesota's largest event of the year is Friday, and more volunteers are needed. United Way of Central Minnesota Director of Volunteer Enga...
Jake Judd Sep 08, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Minnesota Boulevard/Highway 301 Opens Friday
(KNSI) - A road closed since May near the prison in St. Cloud will open to traffic on Friday. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says Minnesota Boulevard/Highway 301 will open to all travelers...
Jake Judd Sep 08, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Craft Beer & Ciderfest Saturday in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - Get your tickets and sip into fall at the St. Cloud Craft Beer & Ciderfest. The fun is Saturday, September 9th, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. for VIP and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. for general admission ...
Jake Judd Sep 08, 2023 Unsplash

Regardless of immigration status, people in Minnesota can begin applying for driver's licenses
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - People living in Minnesota without legal immigration status can now begin the process of getting their driver's license by making an appointment for their written driver's test, sta...
Associated Press Sep 08, 2023 Associated Press

DNR Offers Free Entrance Into State Parks Saturday
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is opening up state parks for free this weekend. The DNR says Free Park Day means all 75 recreation areas and state parks will be open. No sticke...
Jake Judd Sep 07, 2023 Unsplash