Category Archives: Community News

7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys are recalled after they cut or stabbed children
WASHINGTON (AP) - About 7.5 million singing and swimming "Baby Shark" bath toys are being recalled after multiple lacerations and puncture wounds were reported in children playing with them. Zuru, an ...
Associated Press Jun 23, 2023 Consumer Product Safety Commission

Rapids River Days Parade Friday
(KNSI) - Blankets and chairs are already lining the route for the 20th Rapids River Days Parade Friday night in Sauk Rapids. The parade features around 90 participants, including 16 marching bands. Th...
Jake Judd Jun 23, 2023 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

Herman's Hermits, Cowsills to Rock Liberty Block Party Friday
(KNSI) - The Liberty Block Party gets underway at 5:00 Friday with The Rockin' Hollywoods warming up the crowd for headliners the Cowsills and Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone at Whitney Park in ...
Jake Judd Jun 23, 2023 Liberty Block Party Facebook

Public Hearing to Amend City Ordinance Allowing Beer and Wine Sales at St. Cloud State University
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday for a proposal to amend the city's ordinances to allow the sale of beer and wine all over campus at St. Cloud State University....
Jake Judd Jun 23, 2023 Unsplash

Local Spots to Celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week
(KNSI) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota are celebrating National Boys & Girls Club Week next week with several different artsy and unique events. Enrollees at the Riverview KIDSTO...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 23, 2023 Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Facebook

St. Cloud Rock On Award Winners Announced
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis has named this year's winners of the Rock-On Award. During the Granite City Days opening ceremony, they will be presented with their awards. The event is scheduled ...
Jake Judd Jun 22, 2023 City of St. Cloud

Heavy Smoke Causes Evacuation at Searles Building in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - The new occupants of the Searles Building on 5th Avenue in St. Cloud got a scare as they continue to prep for the opening of the Tequila Town restaurant. On Thursday morning at about 11:15, o...
Ashley Menzemer Jun 22, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

50th Annual Lemonade Concert and Art Fair Kicks Off Granite City Days 2023
(KNSI) - Thursday's 50th annual Lemonade Concert and Art Fair kicks off the Granite City Days celebrations. Christa Martin, Civic Engagement Director for St. Cloud State University, says the event sta...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 22, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Stearns County Releases Three PSA Videos to Help Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
(KNSI) - Stearns County is releasing three creative public service announcement videos to help raise awareness about stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species. The 30 second videos, sponsored by...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 22, 2023 Stearns County

District 742 to Get $15 Million for Improvements to Apollo High School
(KNSI) - Apollo High School is getting around $15 million in improvements after a unanimous vote by the school board on Wednesday night. District 742 approved bonding for the money and will pay it bac...
Jake Judd Jun 22, 2023