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St. Cloud
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Minnesotans can score a fully funded vacation with Bursch Travel when they collect radio codes each weekday from March 2nd to 19th; the winner will be announced on Friday, March 20th. Listeners can earn extra entries by using the station app plus entering codes daily by 7pm. WJON
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local gas prices in town increased to about $2.76 today due to the switch to summer blend fuel and higher spring travel demand. The rise follows a slight supply drop and national trends influenced by Middle East tensions – drivers might notice changes at the pump. KNSI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Career Solutions received a $100,000 grant from DEED to expand job training & wrap-around services for local youth and young adults while increasing affordable housing in underserved areas. The funding from DEED’s Youthbuild program signals ongoing support that will improve academic and placement services. WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stearns County will host an open house to update the Quarry Park Master Plan for future trails and park improvements. The meeting runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on March 11th at the Stearns County Service Center (Waite Park). WJON
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Integracare Clinics has opened a new facility at 2251 Connecticut Avenue South in Sartell today offering extra space with primary care, physical therapy, and chiropractic services on the second floor and lab plus radiology on the first floor; the former building on 2nd Street will be sold or leased. KNSI
- ➤ The 2025 Cost of Care Survey from CareScout finds that caring for an aging loved one in St. Cloud costs about $98,384 per year and is expected to rise to over $132,000 by 2035. Assisted living fees are above the statewide median at roughly $81,000 per year. KNSI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ BeerCation invites locals to explore Central Minnesota's top pubs and breweries, offering points for prizes as they visit 13 stops in St. Cloud, St. Joseph & Kimball. Participants can sign up for free and use an online GPS check-in system to earn rewards over the next year. WJON
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ According to the new 2026 Girls’ Sports Opportunity Index, Minnesota ranks first for girls’ sports with over 101,000 participants and 25 options statewide. The report names track, volleyball, and softball as top choices and highlights local pro teams like the Lynx & Frost that offer future athletic paths. 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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