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See Inside Cold Spring's New $8.4 Million Fire Hall During Fire Prevention Week Event
(KNSI) - The Cold Spring Fire Department is hosting an open house on October 11th to show off the new fire hall, just over a year after ground for it was broken. Plans for it started in 2021, with pub...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 02, 2025 KNSI News

Drivers Learning To Share Road With Farm Equipment During Harvest Season
(KNSI) - Harvest season means a flurry of activity in area farm fields and on the roads. Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck is imploring drivers to be cautious as they share the street with slow-moving, ...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 02, 2025 Unsplash

CentraCare to Host Breast Health and Wellness Education Event October 2nd
(KNSI) - CentraCare is hosting an educational session dedicated to breast health and overall wellness. The event is October 2nd from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 02, 2025 CentraCare

October Schedule At Paramount Starts With a Battle, Ends With a Grind
(KNSI) - The Paramount Center for the Arts will transport theatergoers this weekend to the hot, protest-ravaged streets of America circa 1969. It is one of the most powerful shows central Minnesota ha...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 02, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

SCSU Plans Recruitment Push During Minnesota STate Month
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University is ready to ramp up recruitment efforts as it looks to nail down its 2026 freshman class during Minnesota State Month. All 26 colleges and seven universities in the...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 01, 2025 St. Cloud State University

Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant Reopens in Minnesota After 20 Year Closure
(KNSI) - Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurant is set to make a return next week with the opening of its first location in Minnesota. Michael McDermott, the son of the brand's co-founder Mamo McDermott, is at ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 01, 2025 Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant

Greater St. Cloud Snapshot Challenge Winners Announced
(KNSI) - From over 130 submissions, it is a picture of University Bridge that wins gold at the Greater St. Cloud Snapshot Challenge. Amy Hanfler's snap shows a tranquil, mirror-like scene on the shore...
Ashley Menzemer Oct 01, 2025 Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation

St. Cloud Fire Department Hosting Station 3 Open House Wednesday, October 8th
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Fire Department is opening up Fire Station 3 for an open house next week. On Wednesday, October 8th, the community is invited to the fire hall at 1201 University Drive Southeast...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 01, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Governor Proposes October 6th Special Session on Gun Control, School Safety; Republicans Push Back
(KNSI) - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and DFL legislative leaders extended a proposal Tuesday for a special session starting October 6th, focused on addressing gun-related violence and enhancing school...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 01, 2025 AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, file

Former Representative Zachary Dorholt to Seek House District 14B Seat
(KNSI) - Former St. Cloud area State Representative Zachary Dorholt is running for his old seat. Dorholt, a Democrat, took to his Facebook page and announced his campaign for House District 14B, which...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 01, 2025 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News