Category Archives: Community News

Rise and Shine... and Raid Your Bird Feeders: Bears Emerging in Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - Wildlife officials are warning central Minnesota residents that black bears are emerging from hibernation and will soon start looking for food. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources s...
Jake Judd Mar 25, 2025 Benton County Sheriff's Office/Twitter

Stearns County Holding Three Public Information Sessions Regarding Jail and Justice Center Project
(KNSI) - Stearns County is holding three public engagement sessions next month regarding the upcoming jail and justice center project. The sessions are designed to update residents on the progress, sh...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 25, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Cloud Selects OPN Architects for Fire Station 6 Design and Engineering Contract
(KNSI) - After reviewing bids from seven firms and interviewing five, the City of St. Cloud approved a contract with OPN Architects as the design and engineering company for Fire Station 6 and its adj...
Jake Judd Mar 25, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

St. Cloud Approves Lincoln Avenue Project, Preserves Val's Iconic Sign
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve the design for a $5.7 million sewer and resurfacing project on a mile-long stretch of Lincoln Avenue. The work extends fro...
Jake Judd Mar 25, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Downtown Art Crawl Lineup Promises Something for Everyone
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Downtown Art Crawl returns on April 18th, with organizers promising something for every taste. A diverse slate of artists will cover all styles, even branching into crafts and o...
Ashley Menzemer Mar 25, 2025

Great River Children's Museum Annual Passes On Sale Now
(KNSI) - There are signs that the Great River Children's Museum is nearing an opening date. An annual membership pre-sale is underway. One of the perks is having first access to check out top-flight e...
Ashley Menzemer Mar 24, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Sartell Police Officers Help With Special (and Speedy) Delivery
(KNSI) - Friday morning's shift is unlikely to be forgotten by three Sartell police officers. Officers Steve Mathews, Adam Vande Vrede and Sergeant Matt Gray answered a call for help from a woman who ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 24, 2025 Sartell Police Department Facebook

St. Cloud City Council to Approve Fire Station Contract, Road Projects, and Park Upgrades at Monday Night's Meeting
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud City Council has a full slate for Monday night's meeting. After reviewing bids from seven firms, the city will likely approve a contract with OPN Architects as the engineering c...
Jake Judd Mar 24, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Stearns County Seeking Community Input on New $320M Justice Center
(KNSI) - Stearns County officials are giving updates on the justice center and looking for input. The county is holding three informational sessions next month with the first on April 1st at Cold Spri...
Jake Judd Mar 21, 2025 Stearns County

Experience Art on Skin at the Euphoric Ink and Art Show in St. Cloud This Weekend
(KNSI) - Everyone's skin can become a canvas at the Euphoric Ink and Art Show in St. Cloud this weekend. The River's Edge Convention Center will overflow with some of central Minnesota's most talented...
Jake Judd Mar 21, 2025 Euphoric Ink and Art Show/Facebook