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Major Solar Project Expected to Boost Central Minnesota Economy by an Estimated $300 Million
(KNSI) - A new economic impact study completed by St. Cloud State University shows the proposed Benton Solar project in Benton County will deliver significant economic benefits for the county and the ...
Jun 11, 2025 Unsplash
Sauk Rapids Food Festival Showcases World of Flavors From Local Vendors
(KNSI) - The food fest caps off Sauk Rapids River Days later this month, with over two dozen options to tickle the taste buds. The event is held at the Municipal Park from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on t...
Jun 11, 2025
Planning Commission Gives Go Ahead to Joyful Child Care Center in St. Cloud for Expansion
(KNSI) - The expansion of Joyful Child Care Center in St. Cloud has gotten the go ahead from the city's planning commission. The owner is asking for a Planned Unit Development to transform the 2,400 s...
Jun 11, 2025 Unsplash
St. Cloud Fire Chief Matt Love Reacts to Setting the Dance Floor Ablaze and Raising $67,000 for the Public Safety Foundation
(KNSI) - A shocked St. Cloud Fire Chief Matt Love and his partner, Savanna Bain, burned up the dance floor and came out on top, waltzing away with more than $67,000 at Monday night's Dancing With Our ...
Jun 11, 2025 Public Safety Foundation Facebook
Waite Park Family Fun Fest Celebrates Kids Day
(KNSI) - Wednesday is Kids Day at the Waite Park Family Fun Fest. In many ways, it marks the true beginning of the event. Centered at the Community Park, the Boy Scouts will be out selling hot dogs, c...
Jun 11, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Grants Help Landowners Avoid Spinning Their Wheels in Removing Tires
(KNSI) - Stearns County is working with the Minnesota Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment program to offer grants to reduce reserve rubber littering properties. The grants offer up to $2...
Jun 11, 2025
Sartell Teen Who Survived Brain Aneurysm Inspires Teammates with Surprise Appearance at Lacrosse Banquet
(KNSI) - A Sartell sophomore whose undiagnosed brain aneurysm ruptured during lacrosse practice in May surprised and inspired his teammates at their end-of-year banquet. According to a CaringBridge up...
Jun 10, 2025 Shantel Sundby/CaringBridge
Power Outage Hits Thousands of Customers in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - Over 4,300 customers are impacted by a power outage affecting downtown St. Cloud, the Hester Park neighborhood, as well as parts of Sauk Rapids and the St. Cloud State University campus. Xcel...
Jun 10, 2025 KNSI News
Only Four Elk Licenses Up for Grabs in Minnesota's 2025 DNR Lottery
(KNSI) - For most Minnesota hunters, the opportunity to take an elk remains a dream, but this year, four lucky residents will see that dream come true. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ha...
Jun 10, 2025 Associated Press
Lake George Fishing Club Hooks Young Anglers All Summer, Special 'Badges & Bobbers' Event Set for July 25th
(KNSI) - Kids can wet a line and find what treasures swim beneath the surface all summer as members of the Lake George Fishing Club. To join, kids just show up on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. t...
Jun 10, 2025 City of St. Cloud