Category Archives: Community News
Court sides with Amish families in case that pits septic tank rules against religious beliefs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Members of a deeply conservative Amish community in Minnesota don't need to install septic systems to dispose of their "gray water," the state Court of Appeals ruled Monday in a lon...
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Fire Caused $10K in Damage to Convention Center, Cause Undetermined
(KNSI) - St. Cloud is repairing the River's Edge Convention Center a week after the roof caught fire, but how the blaze started remains a mystery. Firefighters were called to the downtown building aro...
Jul 11, 2023 St. Cloud Fire Department
Bernick's Breaks Ground on Large Warehouse
(KNSI) - Bernick's held a groundbreaking Tuesday morning for a new 36,000-square-foot warehouse at its corporate campus in Waite Park. Chief Executive Officer Jason Hinnenkamp says it will complement ...
Jul 11, 2023 KNSI News
St. Cloud VA Healthcare System Director Announces His Retirement
(KNSI) - The Director of the St. Cloud VA Healthcare System has announced his retirement. According to a statement, Brent Thelen said, "After over 20 years in VA, several years in private sector manuf...
Jul 11, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Sartell Approves Altering Community Grant Program to Include Benefits for Childcare Facilities
(KNSI) - The Sartell City Council unanimously approved a proposal to alter its Community Grant Program to include benefits for childcare facilities. The United Way estimates Sartell needs to add 443 c...
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Sterling Park Senior Living Summerfest Set for Saturday
(KNSI) - Sterling Park Senior Living is hosting Summer Fest on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with proceeds benefiting Alzheimer's research. Take a trip to the past with a display of antique v...
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Sartell City Council Receives Results of Verso Paper Mill Vision Survey
(KNSI) - The Sartell City Council received a presentation during a special workshop on Monday night on a vision survey to determine the future of the Verso Paper Mill site. Consultant Anita Archambeau...
Jul 11, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News
River Lake Days Celebration This Weekend in Richmond
(KNSI) - Richmond is gettin' down on the farm for the annual River Lake Days festival. The good ol' fashioned hoedown will be held at the River Lakes Civic Arena Grounds. The fun starts with city-wide...
Jul 11, 2023
St. Cloud to Get New Self Serve Taproom
(KNSI) - St. Cloud will get its first self-serve taproom after Monday night's public hearing. The city council voted 6-1 to approve a liquor license for Whit's Craft at 505 West St. Germain Street. Th...
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St. Cloud Lawmaker Arrested on Suspicion of DWI
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud area state representative was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving Friday. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Dan Wolgamott was pulled over on Highway 23 in rural Kanabec ...
Jul 10, 2023 Submitted by Rep. Wolgamott's Office