Good morning, St. Cloud.

On Friday, the 15th annual Pack the Porches Food and Fund Drive raised 6,437 pounds of food and $21,291 in donations during a six-hour event—Coborn’s matching funds, up to $15,000, boosted the total to support the local Catholic Charities Food Shelf.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MN received funding to launch an Esports program with a new gaming lounge at the Eastside Club and Little Falls Club—adding to the Best Buy Teen Tech Center at the Southside Club.

The program will teach kids online etiquette, sportsmanship and teamwork skills to support future STEM opportunities.

Local historian Jim Grabinski traced St. Cloud’s bowling alley history by recalling past spots such as Spaniol Hotel Bar and Bowling — once known as Spaniol Hotel Cafe and Fountain that closed in 1968 — along with venues like Dee's Lanes and Granite Bowl built in 1940.

He also noted that some alleys, like the eight-lane facility in Atwood Memorial Center, still serve students and the public.

On Earth Day, April 22, gardeners and artists will gather at Warner Lake County Park’s Nature Center in Clearwater to learn how buckthorn is turned into charcoal for art supplies—an event that begins with a presentation on its ecological impact.

Conservation Minnesota and the St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club will host the demonstration from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.—registration is required.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced that the second Free Park Day will be held on Saturday, April 26th to let people explore state parks with free entry — visitors must secure passes for activities like overnight camping and special tours.

Spring is nearing as heavy rainfalls and snowmelt wash branches, grass clippings, and debris into storm drains—which can clog them and cause flooding in local neighborhoods.

Residents are encouraged to adopt a drain and clear debris this spring to help protect local waterways.

A 12-year-old peregrine falcon from St. Cloud and her mate hatched in Gary, Indiana returned to the MN DNR's FalconCam nest box in downtown St. Paul—displaying courtship and building a scrape for eggs for the second year in a row.

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.

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.

John Gorka Live Performance

2 PM — First Presbyterian Church — Affordable tickets available — Enjoy an afternoon of poignant folk music with John Gorka.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.