Category Archives: Community News

World War II Weekend Back for Fourth Year at Stearns History Museum
(KNSI) - From Rosie the Riveter to the Arsenal of Democracy and on the front lines across the ocean, World War II comes alive this weekend. The Stearns History Museum plaza and exhibit hall will look ...
Ashley Menzemer Jul 07, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Cloud Selected to Host 2023, 2024 Senior Games
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Senior Games will return to St. Cloud for the next two years. This year's event will take place from August 3rd through August 6th, with hundreds of athletes age 50 and older fr...
Jake Judd Jul 07, 2023 Pixabay

Public Open House July 13th for Intersection of County Roads 1 and 120
(KNSI) - A public open house is coming up on July 13th regarding proposed changes at the intersection of Stearns County Roads 1 and 120. The intersection, including the roundabout, will be reconstruct...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jul 07, 2023 Stearns County Highway Department

Apollo Community Problem Solvers Team Brings Home National Title
(KNSI) - Two St. Cloud high school students are being honored for bringing home a national title. Apollo senior Fatuma Hassan and freshman Shyla Gordon have been awarded first place in the senior divi...
Jake Judd Jul 07, 2023 St. Cloud Area School District 742

Historical Preservation Commission Looking to Fill At Large Seat
(KNSI) - St. Cloud is looking for new blood on a board tasked with preserving local history. City officials are seeking a resident to fill an open at large seat on the Heritage Preservation Commission...
Jake Judd Jul 07, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Central Minnesota's 'Heavenly Little Ride' set for Sunday
(KNSI) - Over 1,000 people are expected for this weekend's Tour of Saints bike event. Some people describe it as a heavenly little ride. Others call it an angelic cruise. Everyone agrees it is not a c...
Ashley Menzemer Jul 07, 2023 Unsplash

St. Cloud Area School District Moving Welcome Center
(KNSI) - You never get a second chance to make a first impression. How St. Cloud Area Schools greets new students is about to change. The District 742 Welcome Center, where kids first register for cla...
Jake Judd Jul 06, 2023 District 742 X

Congressman Visits St. Cloud VA To Discuss Worker Shortage
(KNSI) - A United States congressman visited St. Cloud on Thursday to talk about taking care of our nation's bravest after they leave the armed forces. Representative Tom Emmer (Left) met privately wi...
Jake Judd Jul 06, 2023 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

Local Bowling Team Sends Ten to National Competition
(KNSI) - Ten Sauk Rapids-Rice Varsity Bowling teammates are headed to Indianapolis for Junior Gold Championships next week. Incoming Head Coach Adam Bialke says it will be a challenge. Each facility w...
Ashley Menzemer Jul 06, 2023 Unsplash

Almost All of Minnesota Now Affected by Drought
(KNSI) - The drought in Sherburne County intensified over the past week, with Benton and Stearns staying the same. The entire tri-county area is in at least moderate drought, with all of Benton, a thi...
Ashley Menzemer Jul 06, 2023