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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown St. Cloud experienced major street closures for Friday’s Earth Day Run events that shut down West St. Germain and other key roads for races and a health festival—today, additional closures limit traffic for a half marathon and relay. KNSI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jules' Bistro in St. Cloud was named the 2024 Minnesota Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year by the SBA and owner Donella Westphal credited her team for doubling the restaurant's size and winning key contracts since she took over in 2017—this recognition will be celebrated during National Small Business Week from May 4 to 10. St. Cloud Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wright County prosecutors said that on September 4th distracted driver Jonathan William Edwards struck and killed 85-year-old Barbara Hoppe on Highway 12 in Howard Lake after he claimed he thought she had stopped—video surveillance later showed she was in the crosswalk and his first court appearance is set for May 9th. KNSI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Project 37, a nonprofit focused on music, bought the building at 27 7th Avenue North—formerly the Oblivion Coffee Bar—and reached its fundraising goal in about three months; the group plans to add a stage and operate the space as an all-ages music venue with coffee shop hours, holding a fundraiser on May 7 at the Paramount Theater. They aim to open the venue to the public early summer. WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DFL lawmakers are hosting a town hall in St. Cloud on April 17 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss how federal spending cuts affect Minnesotans, with Senator Aric Putnam, Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, and Representative Dan Wolgamott leading the forum — details on the location will be emailed to registrants. KNSI
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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