Category Archives: Business News
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Apr 06, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News
St. Cloud Business Showcase Set for Tuesday at River's Edge Convention Center
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Business Showcase on Tuesday, April 7th. Organizers say the showcase gives residents a chance to connect with local businesses and...
Apr 06, 2026 St. Cloud Chamber/Facebook
Two Local Educators Make List of Final 11 for Minnesota Teacher of the Year
(KNSI) - Two St. Cloud Area School District teachers are among 11 finalists for the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. Devon Bowker, who teaches biology at Apollo High School and Paige Janorsch...
Apr 06, 2026 District 742 X
Xcel Energy Sending Refunds to Minnesota Customers
(KNSI) - Xcel Energy customers in Minnesota will start seeing small refunds on their bills this month, thanks to federal tax credits tied to the company's nuclear power plants. The average Minnesota r...
Apr 02, 2026 Unsplash