Good morning, St. Cloud.

On Sunday morning at 6:00 a.m., the St. Cloud Fire Department responded to a natural gas leak at 1420 Minnesota Boulevard Southeast at St. Benedict's, securing a gas meter and ordering a shelter-in-place — crews contained the leak before turning the building back over to staff.

A natural gas leak at a retirement community in southeast St. Cloud was handled early Sunday when firefighters arrived just after 6:00 a.m., placed a shelter-in-place order, and turned off the gas at a meter on Minnesota Boulevard while backup crews prevented sparks and allowed Xcel Energy to begin repairs after all residents were confirmed safe.

A Rice man charged with felony assault was found mentally incompetent to face charges—his case will be paused until he is restored to competence after he brandished a handgun during an argument with his girlfriend in December.

Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud is offering a busy May schedule that starts April 30th with a Boys and Girls Club youth exhibit and will feature shows such as C.

Willi Myles on May 2nd, a Battle of the Bands with Slip Twister on May 7th, and a Jimmy Buffet tribute on May 9th. Tickets are on sale at the Paramount Box Office as the venue prepares for a spring season of entertainment.

Earlier this month, the Minnesota Department of Health investigated allegations of abuse at Edgewood Assisted Living in Sartell after a memory care resident with Alzheimer’s reportedly became aggressive during assistance—investigators found no significant evidence of staff misconduct. The facility met with the resident’s family, suspended involved staff, and reported the incident to the Adult Abuse Reporting center.

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.