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Saint Cloud Area Local News

Foley City Hall Cutting Friday Hours Starting May 1st
(KNSI) - Foley City Hall will begin closing its administrative offices to the public early on Fridays starting May 1st. The City Council approved shutting the walk-up window at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays. P...
Jake Judd Apr 22, 2026 City of Foley Facebook

Stump Removal to Cause Intermittent Closures on Kilian Boulevard Thursday
(KNSI) - A stretch of Kilian Boulevard in St. Cloud will see intermittent traffic closures on Thursday as crews work to remove tree stumps. The City of St. Cloud says the closures will take place betw...
Jake Judd Apr 22, 2026 Stearns County

Metro Bus Drivers Saddle Up for 37th Annual Local Roadeo
(KNSI) - Forget horsepower. The real cowboys of central Minnesota drive something with a lot more seats. Metro Bus Operators will trade their regular routes for an orange-cone obstacle course on Thurs...
Jake Judd Apr 22, 2026 St. Cloud Metro Bus

Coffee with a Cop Returns to Waite Park May 5th
(KNSI) - Waite Park residents will have the chance to meet local officers over a free cup of coffee next week. The Waite Park Police Department is holding a Coffee with a Cop event on Tuesday, May 5th...
Jake Judd Apr 22, 2026 Unsplash

Missing 14-Year-Old With Ties To Benton County Found Safe
(KNSI) - The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office has canceled an alert for a missing 14-year-old girl who authorities had said could be in Benton County. Peyton Knudsen has been located safe, the sheriff'...
Jake Judd Apr 22, 2026 Minnesota BCA

Sauk Rapids, Waite Park Police Hosting DEA Drug Take Back Day Saturday
(KNSI) - The Sauk Rapids Police Department and ARXG are partnering to host the Drug Enforcement Administration's 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p....
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 22, 2026 Unsplash

St. Cloud Unveils Draft Downtown Plan, Invites Public Input at April 22nd Open House
Originally published 12:00 p.m. April 16, 2026 Updated 11:00 a.m. April 22nd, 2026 (KNSI) - After more than a year of community input and behind-the-scenes work, the city of St. Cloud is pulling back ...
Jake Judd Apr 22, 2026 City of St. Cloud

Local Mayors to Celebrate National Volunteer Week
(KNSI) - The mayors of St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, and Waite Park have signed a joint proclamation recognizing National Volunteer Week. The week runs through April 26th to honor volunteers under ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 22, 2026 Unsplash

Critical Fire Weather Today, Severe Storm Threat Looms Thursday
(KNSI) - A Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of central Minnesota from noon today until 8:00 p.m., as dangerous fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon. The National Weather Servi...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 22, 2026 KNSI News

Cheers! Minnesota Nursing Home Residents Get Happy Hour Under New Bill Signed into Law
(KNSI) - Nursing home residents in Minnesota will soon be able to raise a glass together, thanks to a bill signed into law Tuesday by Governor Tim Walz. The new law updates the state's liquor licensin...
Jennifer Lewerenz Apr 22, 2026 Unsplash