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Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud YMCA is hosting its Day of Giving on April 11 (Noon to 5:00 p.m.) to raise $15,000 for local families with fun activities such as a duck race, dunk tank and surprise events. Visit the YMCA website for more details. WJON
- ➤ Peppa Pig, a 2-year-old mixed breed that cared for nine puppies in foster care, is available for adoption today at TriCounty Humane Society in St. Cloud; interested adopters can call 320-252-0896 or visit Kennel Room 2, F during business hours. WJON
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire sparked by farm equipment last weekend in a Stearns County field near Paynesville was quickly contained by the St. Martin Fire Department after deputies responded just after 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, with no injuries reported. KNSI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Father Scott Pagotchnik of the Diocese of St. Cloud explained that Holy Week offers reflection through days of service (beginning with Palm Sunday and culminating in Easter Sunday on April 4) with local churches, including St. Mary’s Cathedral hosting Holy Thursday and Good Friday services, drawing attendance among younger Christians. KNSI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A fire occurred Tuesday morning at Westwood Elementary; all students and staff were safely evacuated, and emergency crews remained on scene until 9:45 — the district is assessing the building and will update class schedules soon. KNSI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Acadia (a local eagle) and her mate now tend to three confirmed eaglets in their nest, as verified by the Minnesota DNR on March 30. The tiny eaglets weigh about 3 ounces and are expected to grow as they develop over the next 21 days. WJON
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Experts say kratom—a legal product sold in local gas stations, smoke shops, and convenience stores—is being used by young people for pain relief despite risks of addiction. Rising poison control calls have led officials to urge parents to talk to their teens about these dangers. WJON
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Benedict’s hockey team ended their record season with 16 wins+ capturing their first MIAC Tournament Championship and an NCAA berth after wins over Hamline and Gustavus before a 2-1 loss to Amherst, tying for 15th in the final USCHO poll. WJON
- ➤ The SCTCC Cyclones beat the Spartans in a doubleheader on March 30 as they won 14-1 and 10-0 with powerful hitting and sharp pitching. WJON
- ➤ The Concordia Cobbers beat the St. John's Johnnies in a doubleheader on Monday, Mar. 30 at the ballpark (scores of 2–1 and 6–2) with strong pitching and timely hits driving the wins. WJON
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St. Cloud – Minnesota Writers Off the Page: Joyce Sutphen
6-7:30 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Free registration — Celebrate National Poetry Month with readings and discussions from Minnesota Poet Laureates Joyce Sutphen and Gwen Nell Westerman.
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Machine Knitting Camp 2026 - April Session
10 AM – 6 PM — Rocking Horse Farm — Registration required — Enjoy hands-on machine knitting with fellow enthusiasts and expert instruction.
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The Crown Jewels - A Tribute to Queen
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Pioneer Place On Fifth — Tickets available — Celebrate all the hits of Queen in this vibrant tribute performance.
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