Category Archives: Community News

"Always My Dream Job": Brent Ambuehl Becomes Sartell's New Fire Chief After Two Decades of Service
(KNSI) - After two decades of fighting fires and serving his community, Brent Ambuehl has achieved what he once thought impossible - becoming a fire chief. Ambuehl began his new role in Sartell last w...
Jake Judd Jun 12, 2025 City of Sartell

Grand Parade Highlight of Thursday at Waite Park Family Fest
(KNSI) - Thursday is another full day of events during Waite Park Family Fun Fest, allowing areas outside of Community Park to get in on the action. City-wide garage sales, a book sale from the Waite ...
Ashley Kolling Jun 12, 2025 Waite Park

Equipment Failure Blamed for Power Outage That Left 4,300 Customers in the Dark in St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids
(KNSI) - An equipment failure is getting blamed for a power outage that left over 4,300 customers in the dark for nearly three hours on Tuesday in St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids. The power went out around ...
Jake Judd Jun 11, 2025 Submitted by Nathan Johnson

Major Solar Project Expected to Boost Central Minnesota Economy by an Estimated $300 Million
(KNSI) - A new economic impact study completed by St. Cloud State University shows the proposed Benton Solar project in Benton County will deliver significant economic benefits for the county and the ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 11, 2025 Unsplash

Sauk Rapids Food Festival Showcases World of Flavors From Local Vendors
(KNSI) - The food fest caps off Sauk Rapids River Days later this month, with over two dozen options to tickle the taste buds. The event is held at the Municipal Park from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on t...
Ashley Kolling Jun 11, 2025

St. Cloud Fire Chief Matt Love Reacts to Setting the Dance Floor Ablaze and Raising $67,000 for the Public Safety Foundation
(KNSI) - A shocked St. Cloud Fire Chief Matt Love and his partner, Savanna Bain, burned up the dance floor and came out on top, waltzing away with more than $67,000 at Monday night's Dancing With Our ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 11, 2025 Public Safety Foundation Facebook

Waite Park Family Fun Fest Celebrates Kids Day
(KNSI) - Wednesday is Kids Day at the Waite Park Family Fun Fest. In many ways, it marks the true beginning of the event. Centered at the Community Park, the Boy Scouts will be out selling hot dogs, c...
Ashley Kolling Jun 11, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Lake George Fishing Club Hooks Young Anglers All Summer, Special 'Badges & Bobbers' Event Set for July 25th
(KNSI) - Kids can wet a line and find what treasures swim beneath the surface all summer as members of the Lake George Fishing Club. To join, kids just show up on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. t...
Jake Judd Jun 10, 2025 City of St. Cloud

Fireworks Return to Sartell Summerfest After Two-Year Hiatus
(KNSI) - After a two-year hiatus, the fireworks display will again light up the night sky at this weekend's Sartell Summerfest. Community Development Director Nikki Sweeter explained to KNSI News chan...
Jake Judd Jun 10, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Women's Fund Raises Over $300,000 at Annual Dancing With Our Stars Competition
(KNSI) - The Women's Fund of Central Minnesota celebrated another successful year as their ninth annual "Dancing With Our Stars, Live!" event raised an impressive $300,132 for women and girls througho...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 10, 2025 Women's Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation