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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Pawsitive Tales, a new animal rescue in Sartell, offers personal help for pets facing difficult medical challenges or abandonment. Founder Stephanie Otto said the donor-funded nonprofit currently fosters 14 animals and has placed seven pets this year — it will host summer events and seek more foster homes among local residents. St. Cloud Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, just after 2:00 p.m., Waite Park police responded to gunshots on 10th Avenue North and found a home where two adults died—the police ruled 36-year-old Janet Vercruysse’s death a homicide and 29-year-old Demico Elyea-Goss’s a suicide—as two children witnessed the incident and multiple guns were recovered. WJON
- ➤ In Waite Park, the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that 29-year-old Demico Elyea-Goss shot 36-year-old Janet Vercruysse multiple times and then took his own life when officers heard gunshots near a home; two children ran from the scene unharmed—multiple firearms were also recovered at the scene. KNSI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The first Art Crawl of the year takes place tomorrow in downtown St. Cloud from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.—18 venues will show local art and provide QR codes for a virtual map of the stops. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The St. Cloud Area School District will cut its budget by $485,000 for the next school year and has already reduced district office staffing + kept classroom positions intact. Superintendent Laurie Putnam said the district will use a careful plan based on the governor's funding advice + she will explain the shortfall at the first board meeting in May. WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stearns County Commissioner Leigh Lenzmeier may lose his seat if a judge makes his wife’s emergency guardianship petition permanent. The petition, which will be heard next Monday, cites his long decline in mental abilities and concerns about his ability to safely serve — if the judge orders guardianship, the county board will act at their meeting on Tuesday and a special election may be scheduled in November. KNSI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Cathedral baseball team won 19-4 over St. Agnes at the MAC in St. Cloud, scoring 14 runs in the third inning and led by Caden Johnson with three hits and four RBIs while Nolan Bigaouette and Owen Fradette each drove in three runs. In softball, St. Cloud edged Sartell 3-2 at Sartell High School as senior Lola Jacobs pitched a complete game and both Karley Backes and Leah Imdieke recorded a hit and an RBI. WJON
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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No Kings Rally at the St. Cloud Great River Regional Library
Saturday, April 19th marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution! Join us at 10 am in the Mississippi Room of the St. Cloud Public Library for sign making, music, and fun, then move outdoors at 12 pm to rally in celebration of American Democracy!
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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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