Category Archives: Community News

Get Lost in a Good Book With Great River Regional Library's 2025 Great Escape Winter Reading Challenge
(KNSI) - Bookworms ages 13 and up can get lost in a good book and win prizes with the Great River Regional Library's 2025 Winter Reading Challenge theme, The Great Escape. Ditch the cabin fever this w...
Jennifer Lewerenz Dec 09, 2024 Unsplash

Time Running Out to Take Area Planning Organization's Regional Future Arterials and Collectors Study
(KNSI) - Time is running out for drivers and residents to take the Area Planning Organization's Regional Future Arterials and Collectors study. The plan is in its final stages, and public input is nee...
Jake Judd Dec 09, 2024 Pixabay

Governor Walz Reappoints St. Joseph Woman to Minnesota State Arts Board
(KNSI) - Governor Tim Walz is asking a St. Joseph woman to keep inspiring beauty around the state. Carol Bruess has been invited to stay another four years on the Minnesota State Arts Board for anothe...
Jake Judd Dec 06, 2024 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

St. Cloud Park and Rec Department Ready for its Winter Era
(KNSI) - Be the anti(freeze) hero on January 4th when the City of St. Cloud debuts its Eras Swiftie Skate event. It's free at Lake George beginning at 4:30 p.m. Officials hope that you dress up in an ...
Ashley Menzemer Dec 06, 2024

St. Cloud Planning Commission to Look at a Measure to Change Maximum Length of Stay Rules at Temporary Shelters
(KNSI) - A measure in front of the St. Cloud Planning Commission could change the rules for how long residents are allowed to stay in temporary shelters. A public hearing to discuss a possible change ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Dec 06, 2024 Unsplash

Sauk Rapids Jingle and Mingle Adding Activities This Year
Originally published on November 22nd (KNSI) - Organizers of the Sauk Rapids Jingle and Mingle say the event is picking up steam. They note record interest from groups and individuals outside of Sauk ...
Ashley Menzemer Dec 06, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Sartell's County Lights Festival Promises Bright Displays and Festive Fun
(KNSI) - Friday marks the kickoff for Sartell's eighth annual County Lights Festival. The display attracts around 20,000 people a year to Lake Francis. They come to meet Santa, sip on hot cocoa and li...
Jake Judd Dec 05, 2024 Country Lights Festival/Facebook

JoeTown set to Rock in the Cold with WinterWalk Festival
(KNSI) - The JoeTown WinterWalk Festival will have about 4,000 people piling onto Minnesota Street during Friday night's four-hour event. There are dozens of businesses participating and, of course, t...
Ashley Menzemer Dec 05, 2024 KNSI News

St. Cloud's Young Artists to Shine at Boys & Girls Clubs Winter Masquerade Showcase
(KNSI) - The work of some of St. Cloud's most talented young artists will be displayed later this month. The 2024 Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota's Winter Masquerade-Winter Showcase for the ...
Jake Judd Dec 04, 2024 Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Facebook

Sauk Rapids Fire Department Hosting Toy Drive During Jingle and Mingle Event
(KNSI) - The Sauk Rapids Fire Department will take advantage of a little extra foot traffic from Jingle and Mingle on Saturday to collect toys for local families. Firefighters will have an open house ...
Ashley Menzemer Dec 04, 2024