Monday, April 7th, 2025

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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Coborn’s in St. Cloud will buy two Kessler’s food and grocery stores in Aberdeen and Miller, South Dakota this month. The deal will bring Coborn’s to four stores in South Dakota and keep the Kessler’s name—while all 250 employees remain on board. St. Cloud Times
- ➤ Simply Serene Wellness and Aesthetics opened a new Sauk Rapids location on March 24 at 1205 Franklin Ave. NE, tripling its size and adding six procedure rooms including a training room for classes and laser services— the business will continue serving the St. Cloud metro while engaging with the local community. St. Cloud Times
- ➤ The St. Cloud Area Business Showcase will be held on April 8 at River's Edge Convention Center where over 60 local businesses will offer booths with networking options, food + drinks, games and a drawing for a 58-inch television. The free event is set to help residents connect with local services and explore career opportunities. St. Cloud Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, a new two-player version of the popular board game Everdell called Everdell Duo became available in stores and offers a cooperative campaign mode—details were shared on the bi-weekly Table Talk show on WJON. The show also previewed upcoming game projects, including a crowdfunding expansion launching on April 22 and a local Pokemon League set for the second and fourth Saturdays. WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials in Waite Park nearly finalized plans today to relocate City Hall staff during its renovation — the plan calls for a temporary closure on May 1st and 2nd, moves the police department to the public works building, and requires sergeants to take home squad cars until work is complete. Officials said clearing the building will secure sensitive equipment and may shorten construction by up to six weeks. KNSI
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Song of Wisdom: Old Turtle in Concert
The St. John's Prep Orchestra, Band, and Choir present "Song of Wisdom" based on the book "Old Turtle" and narrated by the author, Douglas Wood. This free show is Monday, May 5th at 7:00 at the Stephen B. Humphrey theater on the campus of St. John's University.
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Battle of the Bands featuring Slip Twister
6:30 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of local high school bands competing and a special performance by the legendary Slip Twister.
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