Category Archives: Community News

Saint John's Prep Students Join Nationwide Walkout in Response to Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting
(KNSI) - Students at Saint John's Preparatory School will participate in a nationwide student-led walkout today (Friday, September 5th) to honor, remember, and pray for the victims of the recent Annun...
Jake Judd Sep 05, 2025 Saint John's Prep School

Boaters Rejoice: Stearns County Lifts No-Wake Restrictions After Months-Long Summer Ban
(KNSI) - After more than two months of mandatory slow speeds, boaters can finally open the throttles on several Stearns County lakes as water levels return to safe ranges. The sheriff's office announc...
Ashley Kolling Sep 05, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Herb Brooks National Hockey Center Set for $12.9M Upgrade
(KNSI) - The Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on the St. Cloud State University campus will be getting a $12.9 million facelift. Work will begin at the home for Huskies' hockey in March 2026, after ...
Jake Judd Sep 04, 2025 St. Cloud State University

St. Mary's Block Party Scheduled for Saturday
(KNSI) - The side of the angels will be dancing like the devil on Saturday night in downtown St. Cloud. The annual St. Mary's Cathedral Block Party is scheduled to run from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. It start...
Ashley Kolling Sep 03, 2025

Get Youth Outdoors Day 2025 Brings Hands-On Activities to Introduce Kids to Outdoor Sports
(KNSI) - The 13th Annual Get Youth Outdoors Day is offering a hands-on way to introduce young people to outdoor sports. The Union Sportsmen's Alliance organizes the event in coordination with the Unit...
Jake Judd Aug 29, 2025 Submitted by Union Sportsmen's Alliances

Sartell Getting Second Hotel
(KNSI) - Sartell announced Wednesday morning the future construction of a four-story hotel at LeSauk Drive and Evergreen Drive. The Wyndham Garden Hotel will have 86 rooms, and it fills one of the pri...
Ashley Kolling Aug 27, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Cold Spring Council Ready to Lock Up Construction Manager for City Hall Remodel
(KNSI) - The Cold Spring City Council will vote on a contract with Donlar Construction at Wednesday's meeting for renovations at city hall. The total cost of the project would be no more than $4 milli...
Ashley Kolling Aug 27, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Can a Public Option Save Minnesota Families From Expensive Child Care
(KNSI) - It is a burden many Minnesota parents can relate to - struggling to afford childcare or finding an open slot and now, a decades old idea to create equal access is getting another look. States...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 26, 2025 Unsplash

Sartell Closes Deal With Niron Magnetics For New Massive Manufacturing Facility
(KNSI) - Sartell announced in a news post on its website late Friday the closing of its deal with Niron Magnetics. The Twin Cities-based company manufactures magnets for industrial uses without using ...
Ashley Kolling Aug 25, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

District 742 Preps Teacher Totes Supplying Entire Classrooms for 25-26 School Year
(KNSI) - A mix of staff, teachers, and community turned Talahi Community School into a bustling assembly line Thursday, packing school supplies into tote cases before students return from summer vacat...
Ashley Kolling Aug 22, 2025 KNSI News