Category Archives: Community News

St. Cloud Fire Station 5 Looking to Community for a "Push"
Originally published January 31st, 2025 Updated February 27th, 2025 7:10 a.m. (KNSI) - Since the days of the horse and buggy, fire departments have welcomed a new truck in a very specific way. With th...
Ashley Menzemer Feb 27, 2025

Athlos Academy Faces Closure After Authorizer Opts Against Charter Renewal
Originally published February 26th, 2025 8:12 a.m. Updated February 26th, 2025 12:41 p.m. (KNSI) - An official with Volunteers of America says they are not renewing the charter for Athlos Academy of S...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 26, 2025 Unsplash

Lake George Warming Shelter Closed for the Season
(KNSI) - Soon, ice enthusiasts in St. Cloud will be back to looking up open skate times at the Municipal Athletic Complex. As of Tuesday, the city park and recreation department has shut down the warm...
Ashley Menzemer Feb 26, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Neighbors of St. Wendel Township Flower Farm Speak Up After Being Denied CUP Public Hearing
(KNSI) - Three neighbors of Sunny Mary Meadow in St. Wendel Township spoke in the public forum portion of Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting two weeks after they were denied a public hearing on ...
Ashley Menzemer Feb 25, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Nominate a Local Hero, Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year Nominations Now Open
(KNSI) - If you know a Sauk Rapids resident who always rises to the occasion, now is your chance to get them recognized. Nominations are now open for the 2025 Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year Award. An...
Jake Judd Feb 25, 2025 City of Sauk Rapids

St. John's Prep Senior Named National Merit Finalist
(KNSI) - A St. John's Prep senior has been named a National Merit finalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. This fall, Amanda Bolton first earned recognition as a semifinalist, placing ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 25, 2025 St. John's Prep

Central Minnesota Farm Show Underway at River's Edge Convention Center Downtown St. Cloud
(KNSI) - The 58th annual Central Minnesota Farm Show is underway at the River's Edge Convention Center in downtown St. Cloud. The show, in partnership with the Sustainable Farming Association, boasts ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 25, 2025 Unsplash

Minneapolis Based Company Hired to Manage Construction of New St. Cloud Fire Station
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud City Council has given a thumbs up to hiring a firm to manage the building of a new fire station and training center. Fire Chief and Interim City Administrator Matt Love told KN...
Jake Judd Feb 25, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Six St. Cloud Area Professionals Chosen for the 2025 Cohort of the Minnesota Young American Leaders Program
(KNSI) - Six young area professionals have been chosen for the 2025 cohort of the Minnesota Young American Leaders Program. MYALP is described as an intensive idea-sharing program that aims to educate...
Jennifer Lewerenz Feb 24, 2025

St. Cloud City Council to Approve Construction Management Contract for New Fire Station Project
(KNSI) - On Monday night, the St. Cloud City Council is set to approve a deal to pay Minneapolis-based ICS Consulting $872,000 to manage the construction of the new fire station and training center on...
Jake Judd Feb 24, 2025 KNSI News