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Saint Cloud Area Local News

Great River Children's Museum Takes Home Statewide Redevelopment Honor
(KNSI) - A new landmark destination for families in St. Cloud has won a statewide award. The Great River Children's Museum was named the winner of the Innovation Award at the 2026 ReScape Brownfield R...
Jake Judd May 05, 2026 City of St. Cloud

St. Cloud Joins Statewide Push to Cool Cities With More Trees
(KNSI) - St. Cloud residents can help grow the city's tree canopy Thursday by joining a community planting at Rotary Park East. Great River Greening is hosting the event on Thursday, May 7th, from 10:...
Jake Judd May 05, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Ledge Amphitheater Announces Jim Gaffigan, .38 Special for Summer 2026
(KNSI) - The Ledge Amphitheater announced two more huge shows for this summer. Known for his everyman observational style, superstar comedian Jim Gaffigan takes the stage on July 19th. Tickets for the...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 05, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Waite Park City Council Passes One-Year Data Center Moratorium
(KNSI) - The Waite Park City Council has unanimously passed a one-year moratorium on data centers, putting a halt to development while the city studies the potential impacts on city resources. Plannin...
Erik Suchy May 05, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Youthset Teen Center Expansion Gets Final Approval From St. Cloud City Council
(KNSI) - The Youthset Teen Center is moving forward with a major expansion at its 1415 5th Street North location after the St. Cloud City Council gave its approval Monday night. The approved Planned U...
Jake Judd May 05, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Gate City Bank Approved For Downtown St. Cloud Branch
(KNSI) - Gate City Bank is officially coming to downtown St. Cloud. The St. Cloud City Council unanimously approved an amendment Monday night to the Media Services Planned Unit Development, clearing t...
Jake Judd May 04, 2026 St. Cloud Planning Commission Agenda

City Council Staggers Building Valuation Increase, Sets Second Hearing For May 18th
(KNSI) - A proposed update to St. Cloud's building permit fees and valuation table will return for another public hearing on May 18th after the city council amended the ordinance during Monday night's...
Jake Judd May 04, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Commission Seeks Applicants for St. Cloud Judicial Vacancy
(KNSI) - A judicial vacancy is opening up in Stearns County, and the Commission on Judicial Selection is looking for someone to fill the bench. The commission announced Friday that it's accepting appl...
Jake Judd May 04, 2026 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

Search Is On For Stearns County's Next Top Administrator
(KNSI) - Stearns County is officially on the hunt for its next top administrator as longtime County Administrator Mike Williams prepares to close out a 40-year career in local government. The county h...
Jake Judd May 04, 2026 Stearns County

Cop On A Rooftop Fundraiser Returns To St. Cloud Dunkin' Location May 15th
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Sheriff's Office is teaming up with Dunkin' on Friday, May 15th to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota. Cop on a Rooftop runs from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Dun...
Jake Judd May 04, 2026 Stearns County Sheriff's Office/Facebook