Category Archives: Community News

Sartell Awards Daycare Grant
(KNSI) - Only a month after the Sartell Community Grant Program was expanded to include daycares, the change is paying off. On July 10th, the city council approved adding a childcare category to the l...
Jake Judd Aug 15, 2023 Unsplash

Sauk Rapids Council Hears Presentation on Preliminary 2024 Budget
(KNSI) - Sauk Rapids Finance Director Jack Kahlhamer presented the city's preliminary 2024 budget to the council Monday. Early estimates are for a roughly 7.5% increase in spending compared to this ye...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 15, 2023 Unsplash

Sauk Rapids Takes First Step to Expand City's Downtown
(KNSI) - The Sauk Rapids Economic Development Authority met Monday night and took the first step to expand the city's downtown. The board approved the purchase of a lot at 224 2nd Avenue North for $26...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 15, 2023 City of Sauk Rapids Facebook

Paramount Theater's Summer Movie Series Wraps August 15th
(KNSI) - Fizzy Lifting Drink, Everlasting Gobstoppers, and Oompa Loompas! Oh my! Tuesday, August 15th, Willy Wonka fans will have a scrumdiddlyumptious time as the Paramount Theater's summer movie ser...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 15, 2023

Sauk Rapids Tightens Water Restrictions
(KNSI) - Despite a recent deluge of rain on Sunday and Monday, Sauk Rapids is putting in place tighter water restrictions. Effective immediately, officials have banned watering lawns and gardens from ...
Jake Judd Aug 14, 2023 Unsplash

Paynesville Air Show Expected to be Biggest in History
(KNSI) - The annual Paynesville Air Show takes flight on Saturday, August 26th. Admission is free, and it is the perfect opportunity for young kids to learn more about what puts a plane into the sky, ...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 14, 2023 Jake Judd (KNSI)

Senior Expo Set to Rock the River's Edge Convention Center Saturday
(KNSI) - The Expo for Seniors is storming into the River's Edge Convention Center Saturday. This year's theme is Rock the House, which includes a performance from Al!ve and K!ckin, a Twin Cities ensem...
Ashley Menzemer Aug 14, 2023 Al!ve and K!ckin ensemble. Senior Expo website.

Movie Under the Stars in St. Cloud September 9th
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a family friendly special event next month. The Movie Under the Stars is Top Gun: Maverick. It's an open air screening Saturday, Sep...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 14, 2023 St. Cloud Park and Recreation Facebook

Ledge Amphitheater Teaming up with Tri-County Humane Society Wednesday August 16th
(KNSI) - The Ledge Amphitheatre in Waite Park is teaming up with nonprofit organizations this season to help raise money for local charities, and on Wednesday, fans can help out the Tri-County Humane ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 14, 2023 Unsplash

St. Cloud Elementary School Art Teacher Named Art Educator of the Year
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud Area School District teacher is the top in her class. Westwood Elementary School art teacher Kristen Dollman-Stoll won the 2023-2024 Art Educators of Minnesota Elementary Art Educ...
Jake Judd Aug 14, 2023 St. Cloud Area School District 742