Category Archives: Community News

Sartell Lions Hosting Oktoberfest Saturday To Benefit Inclusive Playground
(KNSI) - The Sartell Lions Club is celebrating fall in true central Minnesota fashion by tapping into the area's German roots. Oktoberfest is scheduled for Saturday from 12:00-6:00 p.m. in the Coborn'...
Ashley Menzemer Sep 19, 2025 Amos Root (KNSI)

Central Minnesota Residents Can Help Prevent Flooding Through Adopt-a-Drain Program
(KNSI) - St. Cloud's Adopt-a-Drain program will be part of National Stormwater Awareness Week. The Central Minnesota Water Education Alliance says the initiative asks the community to "adopt" a nearby...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 18, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Dog Walker Watch Meeting to Highlight Minnesota's Hands-Free Laws at Wilson Park
(KNSI) - Residents, community safety advocates, and their pets are invited to attend the monthly Dog Walker Watch meeting next week, focused on Minnesota's Hands-Free Laws. The presentation is schedul...
Jake Judd Sep 17, 2025 Unsplash

Stony Brook Farms Opens Mythical Creatures-Themed Corn Maze for Ninth Annual Harvest Fun Days
(KNSI) - Stony Brook Farms near Foley is celebrating nearly a decade of fall fun with the opening of their ninth annual corn maze, featuring a mythical creatures theme that promises to enchant visitor...
Jake Judd Sep 16, 2025 Stony Brook Farms Maze

United Way of Central Minnesota Days of Caring Volunteer Event Starts Today
(KNSI) - Central Minnesota's largest coordinated volunteer effort is set to kick off today as the United Way of Central Minnesota's annual Days of Caring gets underway. From Monday, September 15th thr...
Jake Judd Sep 15, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Crunch Time! Community Cereal Drive Helps Fill Local Food Shelves
(KNSI) - A community-wide cereal box collection drive is underway to help stock local food shelves. Community members can donate cereal boxes at the Whitney Senior Center, Sartell Community Center, an...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 15, 2025 Unsplash

Playground Built for Annandale Girl Battling Rare Cancer Brings Joy
(KNSI) - Four-year-old Cora Zeidler has been through more in the past few months than most people face in a lifetime, which is why volunteers decided she deserved her very own playground. In April, th...
Jake Judd Sep 12, 2025 Zeidler Family

City Hosts Downtown Visioning Workshop as Part of Comprehensive Plan Update
(KNSI) - The City of St. Cloud will host a Downtown Visioning Workshop later this month as part of its ongoing Comprehensive Plan update process. The workshop, set for September 30th, is an opportunit...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 12, 2025 City of St. Cloud

Metro Bus Announces Public Input Meeting for Western Transit Center
(KNSI) - Metro Bus has proposed building a new Western Transit Center in Waite Park and wants the public's input. On September 22nd, there will be a public input meeting from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 12, 2025 St. Cloud Metro Bus X

Camp Ripley Training Center to Host Open House
(KNSI) - On Sunday, Camp Ripley will host its annual open house, welcoming the public to experience the history of the Minnesota National Guard, military partnerships, and continuing efforts for moder...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 12, 2025 Unsplash