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Free Park Day Saturday Means No Vehicle Permit Fees at Quarry Park and State Parks
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (286+ words) (KNSI) " Central Minnesota residents can skip the vehicle permit fee at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve this Saturday as part of a statewide Free Park Day. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state…...
The happiest cities in America in 2026, ranked across 11 factors
22+ hour, 55+ min ago (552+ words) KNSI The happiest cities in America in 2026, ranked across 11 factors Happiness may not be easy to quantify, but some qualifiers may make a person more likely to feel satisfied in life. A reasonable degree of financial freedom can alleviate worry…...
Coffee with a Cop Returns to Waite Park May 5th
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (135+ words) KNSI 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…...
Local Mayors to Celebrate National Volunteer Week
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (168+ words) KNSI 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 this year's…...
Enfield Rest Area Closes For $2. 9 M Improvement Project
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (202+ words) KNSI Enfield Rest Area Closes For $2. 9 M Improvement Project (KNSI) " A popular rest area along eastbound Interstate 94 between St. Cloud and the Twin Cities has closed for the first phase of a $2. 9 million improvement project. The Minnesota Department of Transportation…...
All Aboard: Kids And Teens Ride Metro Bus Free This Summer
2+ week, 2+ day ago (131+ words) KNSI (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 routes for anyone 17 and younger....
St. Cloud Mayor to Deliver First State of the City with New Interactive Format
2+ week, 3+ day ago (139+ words) KNSI St. Cloud Mayor to Deliver First State of the City with New Interactive Format (KNSI) " St. Cloud Mayor Jake Anderson will deliver his first State of the City remarks Tuesday at City Hall, introducing a new format designed to…...
St. Cloud Business Showcase Set for Tuesday at River's Edge Convention Center
2+ week, 3+ day ago (96+ words) (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 explore career opportunities across Central Minnesota. The event runs…...
St. Cloud City Council to Tackle Property Assessment Concerns, Centra Care Bond Refinancing and More Monday
2+ week, 4+ day ago (391+ words) (KNSI) " The St. Cloud City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting Monday, starting with a 4: 30 p. m. study session focused on how the city evaluates properties and handles assessment appeals. It's a topic that drew heated public comment just…...
America's babies get a tiny slice of the federal budget
2+ week, 6+ day ago (843+ words) The United States devotes a minuscule portion of its federal spending to the nation's babies. In fiscal year 2025, 1. 59% of all federal spending was dedicated to supporting children from birth to age 3, down about 20% from its peak of 1. 98% in 2021, when adjusted…...