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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Paddling enthusiasts will gather today in downtown St. Cloud at Gnarly Bard Theater when Clear Waters Outfitting Company hosts a screening of award-winning films from the Paddling Film Festival, including Devin Brown's 'Mother River' and a film about a local team's Mississippi speed record set in 2023. The event begins with a social hour at 6:00 p.m.—the first film starts at 7:00 p.m. with tickets priced $20 in advance and $25 at the door. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Mary Help of Christians School in St. Augusta, which has served for 138 years, will close at the end of May because lower enrollment and rising costs have made it unsustainable—officials will help the 16 staff and 120 students move to new schools. KNSI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a Tuesday work session, officials lowered the cost of the new Stearns County Justice Center to $313 million from $320 million by adding $9.2 million for inflation, $3.5 million for demolition, and cutting about $11 million by reducing the court tower’s floors and size—saving nearly 100,000 square feet. Groundbreaking is set for spring 2026, and the county will borrow funds repaid by a 3/8-cent sales tax levy that retailers started collecting on April 1. KNSI
- ➤ The Stearns County Sheriff's Office advised high school students that playing the Senior Assassin game with water or Nerf guns can lead to safety concerns. For players, the office recommended rules — avoid trespassing, wear bright clothing, and not run if approached by officers — and urged residents to call law enforcement if they notice suspicious activity. WJON
- ➤ St. Cloud Mayor Jake Anderson announced plans to appoint Tracy Hodel as City Administrator. Hodel, who has served the city for over 24 years and currently leads public services—engineering and utilities—will soon manage day-to-day city operations. WJON
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Mother's Day Lunch Celebration
12-2 p.m. — Millner Heritage Vineyard & Winery — $39.95 per person plus tax — Treat Mom to a gourmet buffet with live music and handcrafted drinks.
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