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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A six-bedroom home in St. Augusta set for demolition was used on Saturday as a controlled burn exercise that gave volunteer firefighters hands-on practice with fire conditions. Lutgen Construction worked with local fire departments for two months and will soon break ground on a new company headquarters on the site—using lessons learned from the training. KNSI
- ➤ The St. Cloud Police Department will host a Dog Walker Watch Meeting on April 22nd from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at its facility — Crime Prevention Specialist Emily Voigt will share tips on situational awareness as residents and their dogs attend. KNSI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Starbucks baristas in Sartell voted to unionize as they joined Starbucks Workers United at the location off Highway 15 and Riverside Avenue South—making it the 14th Minnesota store and second in the area to unionize. More than 11,000 workers at 570 stores nationwide have joined the union as contract talks continue. KNSI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 8, investigators from the Central Minnesota Violent Offenders Task Force executed four search warrants in Stearns County related to a federal probe into alleged drug distribution and gun possession at homes in Spring Hill Township, Melrose, and Sauk Centre—resulting in charges against four individuals, including two taken into federal custody. WJON
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A nationally acclaimed one-act play about veterans transitioning to civilian life will be performed at Pioneer Place on Fifth on May 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at $32 for general admission and $22 for veterans and active military— the event aims to offer veterans a chance to process their experiences and connect with the actors. WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two Minnesota senators toured St. Cloud Monday as Majority Leader Erin Murphy visited Koltes Farm with Senator Aric Putnam — she later toured the nearly complete Great River Children’s Museum and held a veterans town hall. They will host a town hall meeting on Thursday evening with local lawmaker Dan Wolgamott to discuss federal spending cuts after veterans protested near Apollo High School and the VA campus. KNSI
- ➤ In March, the City of St. Cloud asked residents for input on downtown development by launching an online survey about housing, entertainment, parking, and aesthetics — letting people design their vision with an interactive mapping tool. The survey will expand to include Division Street and Haven Township in May and June, and an in-person workshop is scheduled for May 7th to discuss the ideas further. KNSI
- ➤ St. Cloud faith leaders and advocates will meet at Salem Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 a.m. organized by Anne Buckvold to campaign for increased Amtrak service with new routes to Moorhead, Chicago, and Duluth after Northstar Commuter Rail service is set to shift to buses. KNSI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Central Minnesota Mental Health Center is restructuring after insurance companies cut reimbursement rates, which led to laying off two case management coordinators and one detox staff member while 45 to 60 clients were redirected to local agencies. The center maintains full occupancy in its 16-bed withdrawal management unit—recruiting replacements to keep critical care available. 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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Somali Dance Musical
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Experience the beauty of Somali culture through vibrant dance, music, and storytelling.
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