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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents can bring their pets to the Tri-County Humane Society shelter for a low-cost microchip clinic on Thursday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.—the service costs $10 and no appointment is needed. WJON
- ➤ Joanne Kudrna — a local mentor and advocate for women and girls — is being honored with the 2025 ATHENA Award by the Women’s Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation. She was recognized for her decades of community work and will be celebrated on June 9 at the College of Saint Benedict. KNSI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The international award-winning Mill City String Quartet — joined by soprano Stacey Mastrian — will perform at the Chamber Music Society concert this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church on Cooper Avenue South. The quartet will also hold outreach concerts at Tech High School, South Junior High and the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota and will perform at the Musical Chairs Fundraiser on Friday — which features live music, gourmet desserts and a silent auction — as part of their community events. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Barber Hussle is opening a new barber school at Crossroads Center Mall in May where 10 full-time students will join a 9-month course that teaches basic hair cutting and retail skills—key for meeting state certification. Its founder, Maurice Burson, said the program will also include advanced techniques and public haircuts along with eco-friendly hair care products. WJON
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Backroad Bison, a large ranch in central Minnesota near St. Cloud, a mother bison gave birth to twins yesterday—an unusual event that signals strong herd health as the ranch shared photos on social media. WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud City Council delayed approving 2024 project bills after residents raised concerns about road and sewer work quality—councilmember Karen Larson said staff findings will be reviewed before the vote on April 21. Public Utilities Director Tracy Hodel noted some cracking was expected as the roads are designed to last at least ten years. KNSI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The St. Cloud VA Medical Center will host Drug Takeback Day on April 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Veterans and the public will drop off unused medications in a secure drop box in Building 1—the door is nearest the two flagpoles. 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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Magic The Gathering - Commander League
7-10:30 p.m. — Sneak Attack's Games — $10 — Compete in Commander League and earn points towards exclusive Magic The Gathering rewards.
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