Good morning, St. Cloud.

St. Cloud Park and Recreation Department is hosting free winter events through March.

Riverside Park holds Sunday sledding, skiing and snowshoeing from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in January and February, and Lake George offers ice skating with a Mamma Mia sing-along on Jan. 23.

Wabash National will close its manufacturing plant in Little Falls on April 17 — layoffs will occur in two rounds with the first around March 6 and the second about April 3 — affecting over 50 workers.

St. Cloud residents facing job loss can get free career counseling at Career Solutions on Northway Dr.

Porcupine Petting Zoo has updated its team name and is inviting families to join its refreshed lineup for a Wild West-themed trivia marathon.

The contest will run from Feb. 13 through Feb. 15 — a fun, multigenerational event costing $60.

Economist King Banaian said local holiday shopping grew slightly last season (with online sales rising from roughly 10 to 15% of retail) as brick-and-mortar shops show modest gains amid typical January closures and shifting gas prices.

During the academic year 2024 to 2025, the SCSU Planetarium hosted 88 shows featuring films on dinosaurs and supervolcanoes and guided stargazing tours with a unique analog star ball — free for SCSU groups, with additional community education sessions added due to high demand.

On Jan. 5, the Pierz Pioneers went 3-3 in dual meets against several teams while the Rocori Spartans won 4 out of 5 matches at the UWWEC duals.

Both teams showed strong grit and promise for the season.

Radio Nation - A Tribute to Steve Miller and The Cars

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Pioneer Place On Fifth — Ticket prices vary — Relive the magic of the 70s and 80s with iconic hits from Steve Miller and The Cars.

Karaoke Night at The Pickled Loon

10:00-11:30 p.m. — The Pickled Loon — Free entry — Unleash your inner rockstar and enjoy a night of singing your favorite tunes in a friendly atmosphere.

10000 Days - A Tribute to Tool

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Pioneer Place On Fifth — $ — Experience the Midwest's premier tribute to Tool with a technically complex and emotionally powerful performance.

Skiing, Sledding, and Snowshoeing Sundays

1-5 p.m. — Riverside Park — Free equipment available — Embrace winter fun with skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing while warming up by the fireplace.

Monday Night Jazz

7-9:30 p.m. — Veranda Lounge — Enjoy live jazz with a local band in a cozy atmosphere.

FREE! Winter Chill Festival

1-4 p.m. — Riverside Park — Free entry — Bundle up for outdoor winter fun with sledding, snowshoeing, and Nordic ski activities for the whole family.