Monday, April 28th, 2025

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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials will host a community workshop on May 7 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at City Hall to update downtown St. Cloud's Comprehensive Plan, led by Community Development Director Matt Glaesman and the Planning and Zoning office; attendees can offer feedback online or in person and will enjoy provided refreshments. KNSI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Art in Motion in Holdingford will reopen tomorrow for its sixth season along the Lake Wobegon Trail with rotating art collections, live music, and locally sourced food at its Boho Café—providing a quiet spot for bikers and art lovers. Owners Greg and Cindi Konsor will host upcoming events such as a blood drive and book talk while refreshing menu items and shifting Saturday music to the afternoon. St. Cloud Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Art in Motion, a local art and food venue, will reopen for the season on April 29 at 1400 Fourth St. in Holdingford. The site features a large mural, a nature walk with bird houses, and a porch with views of the Lake Wobegon Trail—bringing local art and cuisine back to the community. St. Cloud Times
- ➤ Happy Thyme Asian Market held its grand opening on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in St. Cloud with performances by Madison Elementary’s Chinese Immersion Choir and a Kung Fu demonstration—owner Wei Zheng said he is excited to offer a new place for shoppers to explore Asian culture. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud Tech's Emerie Schraw won first place in the Extemporaneous Reading category at the Minnesota State Speech Finals on Saturday—she competed against students from many schools. Moorhead also claimed its ninth consecutive team title at the event. WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The St. Cloud Area Regional Human Rights Commission will host a town hall in Sartell on May 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Sartell Community Center—850 19th St. S.—where community members will share what they like about living in the city and offer ideas for improvement. St. Cloud Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud restaurants will offer themed specials from May 11 to 17 during Restaurant Week, with dishes like grilled margarita shrimp and vegan cinnamon rolls + a daily $50 gift card giveaway for diners. The event will begin on Mother’s Day with 'Mom's Favorites' and will feature local flavors throughout the week. St. Cloud Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In March, Stearns County home listings had a median price of $354,900, up 9.9% from February but 2.8% lower than last March. Homes sold in a median of 37 days—much faster than the 53-day national average. St. Cloud Times
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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The Everly Set Concert
1:30-7:30 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Check event page for ticket information — Celebrate the iconic harmonies of The Everly Brothers with an afternoon of classic hits performed by Sean Altman and Jack Skuller.
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Eagles Tribute Concert by The Fabulous Armadillos and Collective Unconscious
7:30-10 p.m. — Pioneer Place On Fifth — Cost varies — Enjoy an unforgettable Eagles tribute performance featuring exceptional harmonies and musicianship from local favorites.
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SAFe® 5.1 Lean Portfolio Management Training
9 AM - 1 AM — St. Cloud, Minnesota — Early Bird Price $1299, Regular $1899 — Gain practical tools for implementing Lean Portfolio Management functions.
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Bingo Night at Moose Lodge
6:30-9 p.m. — Moose Lodge 1400 — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of Bingo and community fun every Wednesday.
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