Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Women’s Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation announced the dancer lineup for Dancing With Our Stars Live on June 8 at the College of Saint Benedict. Participants will compete to raise funds for nonprofits that support girls, women, and elder women, with the top fundraiser earning up to $15,000 for their organization. KNSI
- ➤ The Hagen Center in St. Cloud urgently requests community support amid rising hunger by asking for financial donations and in-kind contributions to help feed families. The center, which has served over 10,000 meals since October 2021, provides three hot meals weekly and expects rising need as winter deepens. WJON
- ➤ The Diocese of St. Cloud will merge St. Agnes in Roscoe and St. Margaret in Lake Henry with St. Louis Church in Paynesville while Assumption Church in Eden Valley stays separate & task forces decide each property & contents as Bishop Neary plans a decree soon. KNSI
- ➤ A recent WalletHub study shows St. Cloud ranked 249th overall among 501 cities — placing in the top 200 for household-size, income, linguistic and occupational diversity while ranking lower for industry and birthplace. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Paramount Center for the Arts will offer its 2026 Summer Art Camps for kids with hands-on projects and weekly art shows. Registration begins Monday, Mar. 2 at 10:00 a.m. online or in person at the Paramount Box Office (913 W. St. Germain Street). WJON
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes will fly to New York Saturday for his 11:30 p.m. appearance on Saturday Night Live and return Monday for a Fallon taping before joining his team in upcoming NHL games—fitting his busy schedule both on and off the ice. WJON
- ➤ The Sartell boys hockey team ended its season with a 3-2 overtime loss to Northern Lakes in the Section 6A championship at the MAC in St. Cloud — Sam Suja recorded 38 saves while Brody Potthoff made 26 saves for the Sabres. WJON
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Late Nite Catechism
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Experience an uproariously funny play that revisits youth with interactive lessons and prizes from the irrepressible Sister.
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