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Monday, May 12th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pantown Brewing Company is hosting a polka party this Saturday from noon until 10:00 p.m.—the event features live polka music, lawn games with prize draws every 30 minutes, and beer ticket incentives, and co-owner Marty Czech expects it to be larger than last summer’s Pickle Fest. WJON
- ➤ The United Way of Central Minnesota will host a night of live music this Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Milk & Honey Ciders with Michael Shynes and DGS performing; tickets are $10 while supplies last. WJON
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded at 9:40 p.m. on Saturday night to a car fire at 225 35th Ave N—where a camper, nearby detached garages, and surrounding items burned after a nearby campfire got out of control—and quickly contained the flames with no injuries reported. WJON
- ➤ On Sunday night just before 8:00, a 38-year-old driver named Drew Salo was hurt when his Chevy Corvette left the road and rolled on Highway 10 at Lakeshore Drive in Big Lake—troopers say he was taken to St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. WJON
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new restaurant called Viet Flavor opened Saturday at Crossroads North Plaza in Waite Park inside Viet Tien Market where customers can try traditional Vietnamese dishes such as fried crispy noodles and baguette sandwiches with homemade mayo. Owner Jackly Nguyen said early feedback is positive and the restaurant is open Wednesdays through Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.—closed on Tuesdays. WJON
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota State Fair is accepting entries for competitions where contestants can win over $2 million in prizes for pies, art, and crafts. Competitors must follow different deadlines, with some entries due on July 14 and others as late as Aug. 28—so they should prepare their submissions early. WJON
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, St. Cloud Area Restaurant Week spotlights vegan and vegetarian dishes after strong audience input, featuring The Copper Kitchen garden omelet and Local Blend meatless Sloppy Bob that uses lentils instead of meat. KNSI
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Bingo Night at Lincoln Depot
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Lincoln Depot — Prizes up to $1000 — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bar bingo with great jackpots.
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Luminous Leaders Gala
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Harvester Square — Ticketed event — Celebrate a decade of community leadership with an elegant evening of music and meaningful connections.
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St. Cloud Spin Fest and Fiber Fair
10 AM - 4 PM — Rocking Horse Farm — Free entry — Explore a vibrant vendor marketplace and enjoy fiber art displays, classes, and a petting zoo of live animals.
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Dancing With Our Stars Live Fundraiser
5-8:30 p.m. — College of Saint Benedict — Donations encouraged — Enjoy an exciting dance competition featuring local celebrities raising funds for women's charities.
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