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U of M Extension Offering Webinar Series on Cattle Management
(KNSI) - A webinar series about cattle management is coming up soon. The University of Minnesota Extension is hosting the six-part Summer Beef Essentials Webinar Series on Zoom throughout May. They al...
Dene Dryden May 04, 2021 Photo by Helena Lopes on Unsplash

St. Cloud Splash Pads Open For the Season Next Week
(KNSI) - The City of St. Cloud says the splash pads will open for the season on May 13th. Splash pads are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday thru Sunday. When school is in session, the Westwood Park Sp...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 04, 2021 Lake George Splash Pad Facebook

MN Senate Approves Voter ID Bill
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Senate approved a voter identification bill on Monday. The bill passed on party lines 34-32, with Republican support. Democrats voted against the legislation. The law would requ...
Jake Judd May 04, 2021 Pixabay

Albany Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash
(KNSI) - A 52 year old Albany mad is dead after crashing his motorcycle Saturday. According to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office, at about 3:00 p.m., they received a 911 call about the crash. Prelim...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 04, 2021 Unsplash

St. Cloud July 4th Fireworks Display Returns to Wilson Park
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Fireworks Committee announced Tuesday plans for the 2021 July 4th Fireworks. Fireworks Commissioner Tom Richardson explains that this year there will be a ground launch from Wil...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 04, 2021 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News

New Brewery Opening in Waite Park This Summer
(KNSI) - A new brewery is coming to the St. Cloud area. Back Shed Brewing will open its location in the former Crafts Direct Outlet Store at 624 Sundial Drive in Waite Park this summer. A press releas...
Jennifer Lewerenz May 04, 2021 Back Shed Brewing

Boys and Girls Clubs Spring Fling Returns to the Paramount
(KNSI) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota will return to the Paramount Center for the Arts for the 2021 Youth Arts Initiative Spring Showcase & Donor Appreciation Event. The night w...
Jake Judd May 03, 2021 Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Facebook

Community Members React To Holy Cross School Closing
(KNSI) - Community members and a teacher are reacting to the news that Holy Cross Catholic School in Marty will close at the end of the school year. Parents, students, and teachers learned of the Dioc...
Jake Judd May 03, 2021 Holy Cross School Facebook

How Does MDH Expect To Keep COVID Under Control Without Tracing At Sporting Events?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) –– As Minnesota sports teams gradually welcome more fans back to their stands, WCCO found the state isn’t keeping a close eye on COVID-19 transmission inside. From...
Minnesota Sports News & Coverage from WCCO, CBS MN – WCCO | CBS Minnesota May 03, 2021

Local RV Dealership Earns Award from Winnebago
(KNSI) - St. Cloud-based Pleasureland RV Center is being recognized with an award from Winnebago. The dealership, which has locations in St. Cloud, Brainerd, Ramsey, Long Prairie and Sioux Falls, Sout...
Dene Dryden May 03, 2021 Photo by Rota Alternativa on Unsplash