Category Archives: Business News

Gate City Bank Wins First Approval for New Branch in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - Gate City Bank is moving forward with plans to build a new branch on the former St. Cloud Area School District 742 Media Services block along Division Street in St. Cloud. The St. Cloud Plann...
Jake Judd Apr 15, 2026 Unsplash

Gate City Bank Seeks to Build New Branch on Former School District 742 Site
(KNSI) - Gate City Bank is looking to build a new branch on the former St. Cloud Area School District 742 Media Services block along Division Street in St. Cloud. The St. Cloud Planning Commission wil...
Jake Judd Apr 14, 2026 St. Cloud Planning Commission Agenda

Local Breweries Bring Home Hardware at 2026 Minnesota Brewers Cup
(KNSI) - Three central Minnesota breweries made their mark at this year's Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Brewers Cup Awards. Lupulin Brewing Company led the local haul with three medals. The Big Lake b...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 13, 2026 Unsplash

From Table to Storytime: Dinner Event Fuels Kids' Literacy Program
(KNSI) - The United Way of Central Minnesota is hosting its annual Imagination Library Progressive Dinner, a fundraiser that supports Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. The program provides one free ...
Jake Judd Apr 10, 2026 Unsplash

$12.9M Renovation Underway at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center
(KNSI) - Work is underway on a $12.9 million renovation of the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on the St. Cloud State University campus. The hockey arena will be closed to the public until construc...
Jake Judd Apr 09, 2026 From St. Cloud State University

St. Joseph Farm, Sauk Rapids Studio Partner for Spring Brunch + Blooms Events
(KNSI) - A St. Joseph flower farm and a Sauk Rapids cooking studio are pairing up this spring for a series of events that combine food and locally grown flowers. The Culinary Studio and Sunny Mary Mea...
Jake Judd Apr 08, 2026 Pixabay

John Deere Settles Right-to-Repair Lawsuit for $99 Million
(KNSI) - Deere & Company announced it has reached a $99 million settlement agreement to resolve the multidistrict "right to repair" litigation. The settlement addresses the issues raised in the 20...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 08, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Community Invited to AI Town Hall at St. Cloud State University on Thursday, April 9th
(KNSI) - St. Cloud State University is hosting an AI Town Hall on Thursday, April 9th, that the school says will bring together educators, students, staff and regional partners to discuss the evolving...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 08, 2026 St. Cloud State University Facebook

All Aboard: Kids And Teens Ride Metro Bus Free This Summer
(KNSI) - Kids and teens can ride Metro Bus for free all summer. All they need is an ID. The U-Go Free Summer Youth Program runs June 1st through August 31st and covers unlimited rides on all fixed rou...
Jake Judd Apr 07, 2026 Metro Bus/Facebook

St. Cloud Weighs First Building Permit Fee Increases In Nearly Two Decades
(KNSI) - It could cost more to make improvements to properties in the City of St. Cloud as the council considers its first building permit fee increases in nearly two decades. The topic was discussed ...
Jake Judd Apr 06, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News