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Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ray Herrington, who began his career waiting tables in Duluth, now co-owns Boulder Tap House and related venues in downtown St. Cloud. His restaurant concept, developed after pitching an upscale bar plan at Angus McGee's, has grown into a thriving franchise across the Midwest. WJON
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Regency Venue in downtown Saint Cloud is set to host the Central Minnesota Bloody Mary and Margarita Festival on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with local vendors competing and offering unlimited samples (featuring North Star Vodka for Bloody Marys) at a ticketed event. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two local educators, Devon Bowker (Apollo High School) and Paige Janorschke (Lincoln Elementary), are semifinalists for Minnesota Teacher of the Year; an independent panel will review portfolios from 30 candidates in mid-March before choosing 10 finalists and announcing the winner at a May 3 banquet. WJON
- ➤ St. Cloud’s LEAF 742 has launched 'Thanks a Latte' to honor school staff during Random Acts of Kindness Week by asking donors to contribute $20 (which includes a $10 gift card from Scooters) by Feb. 20. WJON
- ➤ St. Cloud teachers union tentatively agreed on a two-year contract that raises salaries and increases health benefits; the union will vote on Feb. 26 + the school board will review the deal on March 11. WJON
- ➤ The Central Minnesota Community Foundation announced the Hallie Marie Women in IT Scholarship Fund to honor Hallie Tobler — a 22-year-old City of St. Cloud IT employee who died earlier this month. The fund will support women pursuing IT degrees and careers. St. Cloud Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud begins removing about 12,000 ash trees this year as the invasive Emerald Ash Borer spreads near the YMCA and Whitney Park — recent park improvements at Whitney Park include new pickleball courts funded by a voter-approved sales tax and a Northern Paddles donation. WJON
- ➤ Minnesota residents can support conservation by selecting the Nongame Wildlife Fund checkoff on their state tax form this tax season; small contributions help advance research, restore habitats, and safeguard wildlife like bald eagles + otters. WJON
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Food reviewer Tony Cu toured local favorites including Bravo Burritos and Val's Rapid Service, praising the pork verde deluxe burrito and iconic fries. His visit highlights St. Cloud's vibrant dining scene for residents. WJON
- ➤ Pizza fans can vote in the Best Pizza in Central Minnesota contest featuring stalwarts like House of Pizza and homegrown spots such as Alpha *Omega* Farm with farm-to-table flair. Local voters will help decide the winner as contenders showcase styles from classic sausage to creative toppings. WJON
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The St. Cloud Crush girls hockey team earned its first state tournament berth with a 5-2 win over Fergus Falls at a local center on Thursday. Jordan Bovy made 27 saves, and the team will play on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Grand Casino Arena. WJON
- ➤ St. Cloud’s Nordic Ski Club has served local youth for 45 years — every Sunday at Riverside Park they offer equipment and maintain trails. The club celebrated Team USA’s Olympic wins and helped talent like Andrew Berndt rank high at state finals. WJON
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Snowshoeing for Beginners Class
1-2:30 p.m. — Riverside Park — Free entry — Experience winter magic with expert-guided snowshoeing and hot chocolate by the fire.
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Machine Knitting Camp 2026 - February Session
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Rocking Horse Farm — Registration required — Engage in a knitting machine retreat for all skill levels with hands-on learning and community fellowship.
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Wild Game Dinner
Northland Bible Baptist Church will be hosting their annual Wild Game Dinner on Saturday, March 14th, at noon. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are only $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-7.
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