Good morning, St. Cloud.

Blackberry Ridge Golf Course in Sartell will change to new local ownership with the sale expected to close in early April.

The buyer group will work with the current team to host events (featuring local chefs and beverage partners) during the transition and plan a phased upgrade after the sale.

Rho Plantenberg and her husband have kept a two-decade trivia tradition alive with their team, Google Your Own Adventure, now with 16 to 20 players competing in KVSC's Wild West Trivia on Feb.

13 to 15 in town. They usually finish in the mid-teens, enjoying friendly competition.

St. Cloud School District Superintendent Laurie Putnam was named among 30 national superintendents to watch for 2025-2026.

Her leadership in academic excellence and community engagement will be celebrated at an NSPRA seminar in New Orleans in July — she was also honored as Minnesota's 2025 Superintendent of the Year.

Central Minnesota high school students in ROCORI's Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities class are hosting Winter Game Night today from 4:00 — 7:00 p.m. at the high school, featuring a bean bag tournament, games, $1 hotdogs and pizza slices, and a silent auction to promote teamwork and local entrepreneurship.

St. Cloud City Council discussed a temporary sales tax to help cover a $7M gap for the YMCA waterpark.

City staff will draft a resolution for review at the Jan. 26 meeting + if approved by the Legislature, the tax may appear on a ballot in fall.

Career Solutions was awarded $350,000 from a $17.3 million grant round by the Department of Employment & Economic Development to help locals upskill for careers in manufacturing.

The program supports individuals in earning credentials for in-demand industries.

Terrence Keller from Rejuv Medical warns that shoveling snow can lead to back pain and advises using your legs and lowering your center of gravity to reduce strain—especially for those over 45.

He offers practical tips to help prevent injuries this winter.

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.

2026 St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show

10 AM – 3 PM — St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center — Entry fee varies — Explore the best in outdoor gear and family-friendly activities at this beloved local event.