Category Archives: Community News

Public Hearing Tuesday for Expansion of Joyful Child Care in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - A public hearing is set for Tuesday's St. Cloud Planning Commission meeting for a proposed expansion of a child care center on 21st Avenue North. The owner of Joyful Child Care has big plans ...
Jake Judd Jun 09, 2025

From Chicks to Childhood Wonder: Former Hatchery Hatches New Life as Great River Children's Museum
(KNSI) - A former chicken hatchery turned bank is now the Great River Children's Museum, and while it will open June 10th with eight permanent exhibits from which to learn and play, there is also a bl...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 09, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

District 742's PAKRAT Roll and Read Book Bus Hits the Road June 9th
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Area School District 742's PAKRAT Roll and Read book bus is hitting the road starting today to spread the joy of reading throughout the community. PAKRAT is an initiative with 7...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 09, 2025 Unsplash

Waite Park Family Fun Fest Starts Monday
(KNSI) - The 59th Annual Waite Park Family Fun Fest eases into its schedule Monday with the medallion hunt. Clues are posted at 8:20 a.m. each day at the festival's Facebook page and on the air of Lei...
Ashley Kolling Jun 09, 2025 Waite Park

Disc Golf Tour Brings Elite Series Event to Central Minnesota This Weekend
(KNSI) - For the sixth time, the professional disc golf world will descend on Clearwater this weekend for a high-profile tournament. The Preserve Championship runs from Friday to Sunday, and acts like...
Ashley Kolling Jun 09, 2025 KNSI News

State of Minnesota Announces $2.4 Million for Agriculture Focused Workforce Training
(KNSI) - The State of Minnesota is investing $2.4 million to help grow careers in agriculture. The new Growing Careers Program will help up and coming farmers and skilled workers to fill in-demand job...
Jennifer Lewerenz Jun 06, 2025 Unsplash

Sneak Peek Inside Great River Children's Museum Ahead of June 10th Opening
(KNSI) - What started as a conversation around a dinner table among a group of soon-to-be-retired educators 13 years ago is now a reality as the Great River Children's Museum will open its doors to th...
Ashley Kolling Jun 06, 2025 KNSI News

Rotary Club Named Grand Marshal of 2025 Granite City Days Parade
(KNSI) - The honor of leading the 2025 Granite City Days Parade is going to the Rotary Club of St. Cloud. On Friday, Mayor Jake Anderson announced group will serve as Grand Marshal, marking a mileston...
Jake Judd Jun 06, 2025 Jake Judd KNSI News

St. Cloud Announces Rock On Awards
(KNSI) - St. Cloud Mayor Jake Anderson revealed the impressive slate of winners Friday of the four Rock On Awards set to be handed out at Granite City Days. Anderson has chosen Rick and Helga Bauerly,...
Ashley Kolling Jun 06, 2025

MnDOT Seeking Public Input on Biking and Personal Transportation in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - If you've ever been pedaling through St. Cloud, dodging traffic, or maybe you're a parent who would love to bike with your kids to the park but want to avoid roads, the Minnesota Department o...
Jake Judd Jun 06, 2025