Good morning, St. Cloud.

Marty—a small town near Pearl Lake in Stearns County—reflects on a rich past with a historic general store, an annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and a memorial for a 2019 helicopter crash; lifelong resident Roy Loesch shared memories of local sports and community heritage.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue advises residents to finalize their tax filings by April 15, urging e-file and direct deposit to speed up refunds and ensure personal details are correct.

St. Cloud State University is searching for a new men's hockey coach and will start interviewing finalists soon.

The school hopes the new leader will help boost the hockey program.

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.

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.

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.

Sapphire Soirée - SJBC Annual Spring Gala

5-9 p.m. — St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center — Supportive event — Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the St. John's Boys’ Choir with an evening of music and community.