Category Archives: Community News

St. Cloud Treatment Plant On Cutting Edge of Hydrogen Technology
(KNSI) - St. Cloud is once again named a Utility of the Future and the Public Services Department says it will continue to push the envelope. At a Friday press conference, Mayor Dave Kleis and Directo...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 14, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI

Fall Family Fling Set For Saturday
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Parks Department is putting on the Fall Family Fling at Quarry Park on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is a collaborative effort with several public agencie...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 14, 2022 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Event to Connect Homeless With Services Coming to St. Cloud
(KNSI) - A free event is coming to the River's Edge Convention Center to help homeless people get in touch with help. Project Connect St. Cloud offers people access to government, non-profits and othe...
Jake Judd Oct 13, 2022 Unsplash

New Event With A 1920s Theme Coming To Stearns History Museum
(KNSI) - The Stearns History Museum is hosting a new event designed to be fun and informative for small groups. The first escape room/mission to moonshine evenings are coming to the museum on the firs...
Jake Judd Oct 13, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Cloud Priest's Prison Sentence Ends Next Week
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud priest sentenced to prison for sexually abusing a woman he was counseling will be set free next week. Father Anthony Oelrich is scheduled to be released from the Lino Lakes prison...
Jake Judd Oct 13, 2022 Minnesota Department of Corrections

Deadline to Register Before November's Election Approaching
(KNSI) - Voters are running out of time to get their names on the books ahead of November's general election. The Stearns County Auditor Treasurer's Office says you have until October 18th to update y...
Jake Judd Oct 12, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Experts Warn of Leading Causes of Home Fires
(KNSI) - It's easy to get distracted making dinner, but firefighters say while you're keeping an eye on the kids or the TV, keep a closer eye on the stove. St. Cloud Assistant Fire Marshal Greg Adamie...
Jake Judd Oct 12, 2022 Unspalsh

Sartell Fire Hall Holding Open House Thursday
(KNSI) - Sartell is celebrating National Fire Prevention Week with an open house. The event is Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Sartell Fire House, 501 Pinecone Road. Fire Chief Peter Kedrowski ...
Jake Judd Oct 11, 2022 Sartell Fire Department Facebook

Fire destroys lodge at Minnesota ski resort
CALLAWAY, Minn. (AP) - Fire has destroyed the main lodge at a popular ski resort in northwestern Minnesota. Officials say the main building at Maplelag, which caught fire Monday morning, is expected t...
Associated Press Oct 11, 2022 Unsplash

Officials say to Check Smoke Alarms During Fire Prevention Week
(KNSI) - This is National Fire Prevention Week, and firefighters say there is one simple thing people can do that could save their life. "This is the best time to check your smoke alarms. The number o...
Jake Judd Oct 11, 2022 Pixabay