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Monday, February 23rd, 2026

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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Tri-County Humane Society holds its first local Puppy Bowl fundraiser on March 1 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Red Carpet downtown; tickets cost $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and $15 for children under 10 (including chili and a drink) with proceeds benefiting the animal shelter.  KNSI

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Three shops opened at 619 West St. Germain in downtown St. Cloud as Final Sale Liquidation Center and The Wrapping Room began a month ago offering discounts and gift wrapping while Better Than Mom’s Macarons takes orders with full opening expected by mid-March — all shops operate Wednesday to Sunday.  WJON

CULTURE NEWS

  • Tech High School hosted the 'Together We Dance' competition this past weekend, where over 1,800 dancers from 300+ teams showcased their moves in a free community event. A Solo Showcase on Friday featured 200+ dancers in a friendly gathering.  WJON

HEALTH NEWS

  • Dr. Morris from CentraCare urges local runners to switch their training away from icy sidewalks by running in parks—offering safer alternatives like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing as they prep for marathon season.  WJON

SPORTS NEWS

  • Local high school sports had few games on Saturday, Feb. 21 with boys' hockey and basketball matchups played, including a 7 to 2 hockey win by St. Cloud Cathedral. Two boys' basketball and two girls' basketball games are scheduled for Monday.  WJON
  • Lauren Hansen from Monticello won gold medals in the Class AA All-Around and Uneven Bars at the state gymnastics meet on Saturday — she also placed third in Balance Beam and fourth in Vault.  WJON
  • On Friday, Feb. 19, the Huskies and Wildcats played a season-opening doubleheader in Joplin, Missouri; the Wildcats won the opener 8-6 and the Huskies clinched an 8-7 win in the second game. Standout players on both teams delivered strong offensive and pitching efforts in a tightly contested series.  WJON

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 2/24/26

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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.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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  • Big Love, Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

    7:30-9 p.m. — Pioneer Place On Fifth — Tickets required — Experience the iconic sound and enduring hits of Fleetwood Mac in a tribute concert.

    Fri, 3/20/26

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  • Girls Night Out: A Tribute to Women of Country

    7:30-9 p.m. — Pioneer Place On Fifth — Ticket info not provided — Celebrate the iconic women of country music with a lively performance featuring hits from the genre's superstars.

    Sat, 3/21/26

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  • Machine Knitting Camp 2026

    10 AM - 6 PM — Rocking Horse Farm — Registration required — Dive into a hands-on knitting retreat with fellow enthusiasts and expert instructors.

    Tue, 3/24/26

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