Good morning, St. Cloud.

Quiet Riot will perform at the Paramount Center for the Arts on May 8 at 7:30 p.m. next month and tickets include a VIP meet and greet option.

Gas prices in Minnesota rose 13.5 cents, averaging $3.79 this week as experts linked the increase to rising tensions in the Middle East + further hikes are expected soon.

College baseball teams shined this past weekend when the Cyclones secured two wins with a grand slam by Jaxon Barker and Ridgewater’s Joe Liebl pitched a no-hitter.

Several teams posted strong pitching and hitting as fans enjoyed a thrilling round-up of local college baseball action.

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.

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.

Mason Dixon Line Concert

1:30-4:30 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Ticket prices not specified — Enjoy the live sounds of the Mid-West’s premier Country-Rock band performing classic hits from country music legends.