Good morning, St. Cloud.

Cold Spring's Third Street Brewhouse won two silver medals at the Minnesota Brewers Cup today when its beers (Golden Light and Cold Spring Bock) placed second among 72 competitors (in the Standard American and Dark Lagers categories).

Local gas prices rose 16.1 cents to $3.74 as stalled US-Iran talks and mounting tensions in the Strait of Hormuz increased supply worries; drivers may see further cost hikes (analysts report ongoing market uncertainty).

Hundreds of high school students competed at River's Edge Convention Center for the Granite City Regional FIRST Robotics tournament held Thursday through Saturday (over 70 matches were played in a unique three-versus-three format).

The event highlighted local robotics talent and strategic teamwork among participants.

Severe Weather Awareness Week runs from today until Friday, Apr.

17. Twin Cities National Weather Service experts stress the need to distinguish watches from warnings and listen to NOAA Weather Radio alerts — with a statewide tornado drill scheduled for Thursday.

Center City Housing is proposing a 40-unit supportive housing complex for formerly homeless individuals after its Northway Drive project failed; a community meeting is set today from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the St. Anthony of Padua parish hall (the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m.).

On April 10 and 11, local high school teams played in several baseball games where the Pierz Pioneers, Little Falls Flyers, and Kimball Cubs recorded strong hits and pitching performance (with detailed stats at home fields).

Fans saw competitive matchups that showcased teamwork and athleticism.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.