Category Archives: Community News

St. Cloud Planning Commission Weighs Recommendations for $670,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funding
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Planning Commission heard presentations at a meeting Tuesday night from organizations competing for approximately $670,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds for...
Jake Judd Feb 11, 2026 Unsplash

Central Minnesota Farm Show Will Sprout Up in St. Cloud February 24th and 25th
(KNSI) - The 59th annual Central Minnesota Farm Show will plant itself down at the River's Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud later this month. The free two-day event will feature hundreds of exhibit...
Jake Judd Feb 10, 2026 Central Minnesota Farm Show Facebook

St. Cloud Schools Invite Public to Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration at Madison Elementary
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Area School District is inviting the public to come and take part in its Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration next week. The Chinese Immersion Program will host its annual event o...
Jake Judd Feb 10, 2026 District 742 X

No Fowl Play: St. Cloud City Council Balks at Allowing Backyard Chickens
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud City Councilmember's proposal to allow backyard chickens in residential neighborhoods has laid an egg. The council voted 3-2 Monday night against reexamining an ordinance that wou...
Jake Judd Feb 10, 2026 Unsplash

Great River Children's Museum Brings Back Popular Sip n' Play Event with Olympic Twist
(KNSI) - The Great River Children's Museum is once again opening its doors after hours for a night of grown-up fun, bringing back its popular Sip n' Play event with a Winter Olympic twist. On Friday, ...
Jake Judd Feb 10, 2026 KNSI News

St. Cloud State Launches Community Advisory Board to Strengthen Regional Partnerships
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University has convened its first Community Advisory Board meeting, bringing together more than 20 regional leaders to collaborate on initiatives that benefit both the campus ...
Jake Judd Feb 05, 2026 St. Cloud State University

St. Mary's Cathedral joins nationwide call for peace Thursday
(KNSI) - St. Mary's Cathedral in St. Cloud will join a nationwide call for peace at 6:30 on Thursday evening. The Holy Hour prayer service will be led by the Bishop of the Diocese of St. Cloud, Patric...
Jake Judd Feb 05, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Cloud Catholic Charities Mardi Gras Raises $365,000
(KNSI) - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud says its annual Mardi Gras fundraiser brought in over $365,000 to support its programs. More than 550 people attended the 44th annual bash Satur...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 05, 2026 Catholic Charities/Facebook

DFL Claims 30,000 Attended Tuesday Precinct Caucuses Across Minnesota
(KNSI) - Early reports from DFL officials say at least 30,000 in-person attendees from around Minnesota gathered in classrooms, cafeterias, and gymnasiums for precinct caucuses Tuesday night. A statem...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 04, 2026 Unsplash

Pop Icon Tiffany, Willie Nelson Tribute Coming to St. Cloud Paramount in February
(KNSI) - Some of the biggest names in country and rock n' roll history get a tribute in February at the Paramount Center for the Arts. Taking the stage on Thursday, the 12th, will be an act dedicated ...
KNSI News Room Feb 03, 2026