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St. Cloud
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Equay, a gentle 50-pound Husky mix at TriCounty Humane Society in St. Cloud, is recovering from heartworm treatment and is spayed+microchipped and ready for adoption. Interested adopters can call 320-252-0896 or visit the shelter during business hours. WJON
- ➤ Metro Bus renews the UGo Free Summer Youth program and lets kids 17 and under ride fixed-route buses for free from June 1 through August 31; a valid ID is required to board and access parks, splash pads + other family destinations. WJON
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mr. Twisty in St. Cloud will open on Friday, April 17, to serve creative flavors and warm treats after a long winter. The popular shop offers ice cream cones with googly eyes (operating hours: Friday between 4 and 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday between noon and 8 p.m.). WJON
- ➤ Gate City Bank plans to build a 7,000 sqft branch on the former Media Services block along Division Street after the city sold the property. A Planning Commission hearing was held Tuesday, Apr. 14 and staff recommended approval with conditions + changes to drive-thru layout and signage details. KNSI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The free Minnesota Made Festival will feature live music at 4:00 p.m., a 360-degree film about Quarry Park, and a night sky tour at the St. Cloud State University Planetarium this Saturday. WJON
- ➤ Country music singer Trace Adkins will perform his 30th Anniversary Tour show on Friday, July 10 at the Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park, with tickets going on sale this Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m.— fans are invited to enjoy classic hits in a local summer setting. WJON
- ➤ Benton County Historical Society commemorated the 140th anniversary of Minnesota’s deadliest tornado on Tuesday, Apr. 14 by sharing survivor stories and details of local heroism - the society is renovating its former granite home as a museum to open a new exhibit by late fall. WJON
- ➤ GREAT Theatre’s Disney's Frozen starts this weekend at the Paramount, offering 14 performances over three weekends with limited seats + Quiet Riot will rock on May 8, Paula Poundstone performs on May 22, and Home Free adds a May 12 date. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Planning Commission approved Youthset Teen Center’s expansion at 1415 5th Street North, converting a high-bay warehouse into an indoor gym. Federal funds helped cover the updates (with later plans including classrooms, a dance studio, and other spaces) as work is expected to finish in three years. KNSI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tri-County Solid Waste Commission is hosting a garden-themed Swap, Don’t Shop event Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Sherburne History Center. Drop-offs of used garden items are accepted at designated local sites through Friday, and a plate-to-garden composting demonstration with free compost is available. KNSI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents' concerns over safety, traffic, and property values led the Planning Commission to pause a 40-unit transitional housing proposal from Center City Housing. It will be reconsidered on May 12 before a city council vote in June (site at 55 25th Avenue North behind Walgreens). KNSI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CentraCare will host its free Surgery Open House this Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at St. Cloud Hospital+ families and students can explore surgical careers and view advanced medical technology. WJON
- ➤ Dr. Ted Truitt from St. Cloud ENT explains that a raspy voice may be due to smoking, viral infections or overuse, and warns that hoarseness lasting over six weeks could signal a serious issue like cancer. He advises early medical care to keep vocal chords healthy. WJON
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Sartell city council reviewed plans to transform the Mill District into a hub for light industry and medical tech and will host an open house on May 11 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to share renderings; once approved the site will be marketed nationally for private development. 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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St. Cloud Spring Craft & Vendor Market
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Crossroads Center — Varies by vendor — Celebrate spring with local crafts, seasonal treats, and unique finds.
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