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Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday morning, three Sartell police officers answered a call from a laboring mother who needed help delivering baby Patience and safely assisted in the birth. They met the newborn on Saturday afternoon and provided a basket of baby essentials — a gesture showing the officers’ commitment to community service. KNSI
- ➤ Catholic Charities is hosting its 15th Annual Pack the Porches Food and Fund Drive this Friday to help meet growing food needs amid inflation and job losses. Volunteers will accept donations from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at three locations — Pioneer Place on 5th, St. Cloud Hyundai, and St. Cloud Financial Credit Union in Sartell — and Coborn’s will match contributions — up to $15,000 —. WJON
- ➤ Six area residents were honored by the American Red Cross for outstanding volunteer work+ St. Cloud’s Deb Keiser and Heather Mayer were recognized for decades of service+ other honorees received awards for leadership in disaster response and community programs. WJON
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Minneapolis man became the 45th conviction in the Feeding Our Future scandal when acting U.S. Attorney Lisa Kirkpatrick announced his plea deal on Monday for falsifying meal records at a St. Paul child nutrition site and misusing funds to buy a 2022 Mini Cooper and a Brooklyn Park restaurant (Kelly’s 19th Hole) (prosecutors said his company used a random number generator to calculate ages). KNSI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Activities Directors from schools across Minnesota are gathering in St. Cloud for their annual conference at the River’s Edge Convention Center from today through Thursday—over 500 people will attend mini-sessions, roundtable talks, and a vendor show with 84 booths. St. Cloud Cathedral Activities Director Emmett Keenan said the meeting focuses on recruiting new staff and keeping current ones, and students from St. Cloud State University will learn from the vendors. WJON
- ➤ St. Cloud Technical and Community College is offering several summer camps for local students this summer, including Aviation, Culinary, Maker’s, STAR, Scrubs, Tools, Water Project and Cyclones Volleyball Camp—each with fixed dates between June and July and fees ranging from $15 to $255 with limited scholarships available. The camps will provide hands-on learning experiences designed to build skills in areas from flight and culinary arts to robotics and healthcare. WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Monday night's meeting, the council approved a $1,725,000 contract with OPN Architects to build Fire Station 6 and its training center and set plans to widen 22nd Street South with a $6.6 million project. They also approved a $5.7 million project to improve Lincoln Avenue, a $340,000 upgrade for Woodland Hills Park with a new basketball court and walking paths, and a three-year union deal that raises salaries by 3% this year and 4.75% over the next two years—measures funded by bonds and property taxes. KNSI
- ➤ The Department of Natural Resources said burn restrictions are in effect in several counties including some in central Minnesota — dry conditions have raised wildfire danger. The agency will not issue permits for burning yard or brush waste and urges residents to use alternatives like composting or chipping. KNSI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State officials confirmed that H5N1 was detected in a Stearns County dairy herd from milk surveillance samples, and the herd was put under quarantine until it passes three consecutive negative tests—pasteurized milk remains safe for public use. Producers may apply for movement permits for products like waste milk during the quarantine while testing continues. KNSI
TRAVEL NEWS
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Tonic Sol-fa Concert
7-10 p.m. | Paramount Center for the Arts | Ticket prices vary | Experience the acclaimed a cappella group renowned for their vocal harmonies and engaging performances.
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Homebuyer Education Class
10 PM – 2 AM — 157 Roosevelt Rd, St Cloud, MN — Free course — Start your homebuying journey with expert-led education on mortgage lending.
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John Gorka Live Performance
2 PM — First Presbyterian Church — Affordable tickets available — Enjoy an afternoon of poignant folk music with John Gorka.
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French Quarter Fête - Annual Spring Gala
5-8 p.m. — St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center — Tickets available beginning February 7 — Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and live music while supporting the St. John’s Boys’ Choir.
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Mary Poppins Musical
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical performance that captivates audiences of all ages with stunning talent and visuals.
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Live Music at Legends Bar & Grill
8-10 p.m. — Legends Bar and Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music at a local favorite venue.
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Easter Egg Hunt & Touch-A-Truck
10 AM – 12 PM — Sherburne History Center — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with the biggest egg hunt in Sherburne County featuring fun activities and a Touch-A-Truck event.
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Earth Day Succulent Make & Take
3-6 p.m. — Crossroads Center — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day by planting your own succulent in a fun and creative environment.
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SAFe® 5.1 Lean Portfolio Management Training
9 AM – 1 AM — St. Cloud, Minnesota — $1299 early bird — Gain practical tools for implementing Lean Portfolio Management in a hands-on training course.
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