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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the award-winning Isidore String Quartet plays at the Musical Chairs Fundraiser in St. Cloud with gourmet desserts and a silent auction. The ensemble will also perform a free family matinee at the Great River Regional Library at 2:00 p.m. and a ticketed show at St. John’s Episcopal Church Saturday. KNSI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud State University is upgrading the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center with new ice rinks + a modern refrigeration system using a $12.9 million grant; the improvements will be ready for fall hockey season. WJON
- ➤ United Way of Central Minnesota is hosting its annual Imagination Library Progressive Dinner to support Dolly Parton’s program that gives one free book per month to children. The event takes place over two weekends (Sartell dinner on April 25 and St. Cloud dinner on May 2) for $175 per person. KNSI
- ➤ Career Solutions secured $422,000 in state grants to expand youth workforce programs, including YouthBuild, Youth Support Services and Youth at Work, to offer training and job support for local job seekers. Friends of Career Solutions hosted a fundraiser Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Cloud Technical & Community College. WJON
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges residents to avoid pruning oak trees from April through July to reduce oak wilt spread in counties including Benton + Sherburne. Homeowners should also use locally sourced or certified firewood to help prevent the disease's advance. KNSI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota Department of Revenue warns that recent postal changes may impact returns mailed by residents before the Apr. 15 tax filing deadline, and advises using an in-person postmark or electronic filing to avoid delays. Filers who need extra time can file an automatic extension (until Oct. 15) if necessary. KNSI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CentraCare Coborn Cancer Center will host a free cancer screening event on Thursday, April 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Coborn Healing Center inside CentraCare Plaza (skin and oral checks, healthy food samples, a radon test kit, and prevention resources will be available). WJON
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Central Minnesota golf courses are ready to welcome players as the season kicks off today — with seven top venues offering a range of challenges from walkable municipal links to private clubs in and around St. Cloud. Golfers will find improved weather and unique layouts to test their skills. St. Cloud Times
- ➤ Registration is open through April for NE All-Stars Cheer Program in Cambridge, inviting athletes from across Central Minnesota to join a 10-12 week training for the 2026 AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines. The program welcomes beginners and aims to keep fees manageable. WJON
- ➤ Spring turkey hunting season opens April 15 with six sessions for different hunt types — including youth and archery. Experts say prime spots in Central Minnesota permit areas 507 and 508 offer strong turkey harvest opportunities following record years. 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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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.
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Chess Meet-up Spring Tournament
9-11 a.m. — Calvary Classical Academy — Free entry — Enjoy a friendly tournament with players of all skill levels in a welcoming local atmosphere.
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