Category Archives: Community News

Annual Joetown Rocks Festival Monday and Tuesday
Originally published June 6th, 2023 Updated June 30th, 2023 at 7:12 a.m. (KNSI) - The big Joetown Rocks celebration and fundraiser for the Church of St. Joseph parish is Monday and Tuesday, July 3rd a...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 30, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Wells Fargo Closing One of Its St. Cloud Locations
(KNSI) - Wells Fargo is closing a bank in St. Cloud next month. Company spokesperson Staci Schiller confirmed to KNSI News that the storefront at 305 33rd Avenue North will shutter at noon on July 12t...
Jake Judd Jun 29, 2023 KNSI News

Waite Park Council Approves 2023 Road Improvement Contract
(KNSI) - Waite Park City Council met Thursday at 7:00 a.m. to discuss two bids for its summer road improvement program. City Engineer Dave Blommel recommended the award be given to Minnesota Paving an...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 29, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Zebra Mussels Found in Stearns County Lake
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed on Thursday that zebra mussels have been found in Pine Lake. Located in Stearns County, near Saint Anna north of Avon, Pine Lake is par...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 29, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Cloud Announces Photo Contest Winners
(KNSI) - Some of the most talented photographers in central Minnesota were honored for their images of the Granite City. The 2023 Greater St. Cloud Photo Contest winners were announced this week, with...
Jake Judd Jun 29, 2023 City of St. Cloud

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota Program Director Honored
(KNSI) - One of the leaders for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota has been honored for her work. BBBS Program Director Ann Matvick is the 2023 Brick Award Program Staff Person of the Year....
Jake Judd Jun 29, 2023 BBBS of Central Minnesota Facebook

Ledge Teams Up With Anna Marie's Alliance on Saturday, July 1st
(KNSI) - The Ledge Amphitheatre in Waite Park is teaming up with nonprofit organizations this season to help raise money for local charities, and this Saturday, fans can help out Anna Marie's Alliance...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 29, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Goats Used to Clean up Quarry Park
(KNSI) - Buckthorn and other invasive species have met their match in Quarry Park. Stearns County is teaming up with Great River Greening, National Wild Turkey Federation, and the Minnesota Department...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 28, 2023 Stearns County

Waite Park Police Offering Home Alone Class for Kids
(KNSI) - Summer is a time when many kids will be home alone, and the Waite Park Police Department wants to make sure they have the tools to be safe. Community Outreach Specialist Alicia Mages will tea...
Jake Judd Jun 28, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Red Air Quality Alert Issued for Central Minnesota Due to Wildfire Smoke
(KNSI) - Smoke-filled air again prompts an air quality alert for central Minnesota for the rest of Wednesday. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morriso...
Jake Judd Jun 28, 2023 KNSI News