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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bravo Burrito, a longtime favorite in St. Cloud, will celebrate its 40th birthday this month with two special events. On April 16, customers wearing Bravo merchandise can order meals at 1985 prices and on April 26 the restaurant will stay open late with a live DJ — recreating its original backroom vibe. KNSI
- ➤ The St. Cloud Area Business Showcase will be held on Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the River's Edge Convention Center—featuring nearly 70 vendor booths with games, giveaways, networking, and job exploration, and the event is free to attend. WJON
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested three people in Waite Park on Tuesday after officers investigated the 500 block of Division Street and found handguns on two 18-year-olds (from Brooklyn Center and St. Paul) and drugs on a 19-year-old from Bloomington while a fourth person was released. WJON
- ➤ Three men were arrested Tuesday after officers executed a search warrant at a Waite Park home on the 500 block of Division Street—two were found carrying firearms against restrictions and one had drugs—while a fourth person detained was later released as the three booked individuals await formal charges in Stearns County jail. KNSI
- ➤ St. Cloud police are asking for help identifying a man who entered the women's shower at the YMCA on March 31st—he was seen partially undressed using his phone and is described as a white male about 6 feet tall with an average build and dark hair who fled before officers arrived. KNSI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Author Denny Smith will appear on KARE 11 this Saturday at 8:20 a.m. to discuss his quick-read book that offers advice for youth sports athletes and mentors—drawing on his 50 years of teaching and coaching experience. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Barber Hussle The School—a new barber school founded by Maurice Burson—will open in Crossroads Center Mall in May to offer a 9-month course for 10 students that teaches barbering and retail skills required by state standards while also providing haircuts and eco-friendly hair care products to the public. St. Cloud Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said registration is open for its I Can! programs that let families learn new skills in camping, paddling, mountain biking, fishing, and archery with hands-on instruction and provided gear. Some programs charge a fee while others are free — details vary by activity. KNSI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gaits of Hope in Rice received $100,000 from the Support Our Troops license plates program — an initiative by the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs — to fund equine therapy for veterans and their families. WJON
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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C. Willi Myles Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Experience the humor of America’s Everyday Comedian with relatable stories from life in the South to Minnesota.
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