Category Archives: Community News
Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Central Minnesota, Effective Through Thursday
(KNSI) - Central Minnesota is bracing for a stretch of dangerous heat after the National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning covering Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Morrison, Wright and dozens...
Jul 13, 2026 Unsplash
Hastings Police Seek Public's Help Locating Missing 17-Year-old Girl
(KNSI) - The Hastings Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing 17-year-old girl. Grace is described as a white female, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 140 to 150 pounds, wit...
Jul 10, 2026
Tour of Saints Bike Ride Returns to St. Joseph July 19th With new 50-Mile Trail Option
(KNSI) - St. Joseph will host the 2026 Tour of Saints next week with cyclists choosing from four route options that wind through Central Minnesota. The ride starts and ends at the College of Saint Ben...
Jul 10, 2026 Unsplash
Water Wonders Event Invites Kids to Make a Splash with Science at Great River Children's Museum
(KNSI) - Local families have a chance to dive into the science of Central Minnesota's waterways this weekend. The Great River Children's Museum is teaming up with the City of St. Cloud and the Sauk Ri...
Jul 10, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Downtown St. Cloud Passport Turns Exploring Into A Game
(KNSI) - Exploring downtown St. Cloud now comes with the chance to win prizes. The 2025 Minnesota Young American Leaders Program St. Cloud Cohort has launched the Downtown St. Cloud Passport, a free d...
Jul 09, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Four Central Minnesota Residents Named Finalists for 2026 Changemakers Award
(KNSI) - Four finalists have been named for the 2026 St. Cloud Changemakers Award, an annual program that recognizes central Minnesota residents for the positive impact they've made in their communiti...
Jul 08, 2026 St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Changemaker Award
Lunch by the Lake Returns to City Hall Thursday for Fourth Week
(KNSI) - St. Cloud's Lunch by the Lake returns Thursday, July 9th, for its fourth gathering of the summer. The weekly food truck series is new to the city this year, marking St. Cloud's first attempt ...
Jul 08, 2026 Brad Veenstra
Council Member Blasts Upside Down U.S. Flag at Somali Independence Day Event in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud City Council member is speaking out after an American flag was flown upside down at Lake George during a Somali Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3rd. During Monday nig...
Jul 07, 2026 Rocks and Cows of Minnesota Facebook
Senator Aric Putnam to Host Town Hall July 13th
(KNSI) - St. Cloud area State Senator Aric Putnam will host a public town hall later this month. According to a press release from his office, the town hall will take place July 13th from 6:00 to 7:30...
Jul 07, 2026 Office of Senator Aric Putnam
Pop Up Splash Pad Coming to Whitney Sports Complex
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Parks and Recreation Department has a way for families to beat the heat this weekend. The St. Cloud Fire Department is hosting a free pop-up splash pad Saturday, July 11th at th...
Jul 07, 2026 City of St. Cloud Facebook page