Good morning, St. Cloud.

Metro Bus is hosting its 40th Local Bus Roadeo at St. Cloud State University near the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center—today the event begins at 11:00 a.m. as skilled drivers compete on a timed obstacle course that tests real-life driving challenges and is free for the public.

Business leaders from St. Cloud gathered at Iron Street Distillery on May 13 to honor the 2024 5 Under 40 winners – recipients included Hanna Lord, a senior GIS manager at GeoComm, and Guytano Magno, owner of Switchboard – with Marilyn Birkland from LocaliQ presenting the awards.

Twenty-year-old Dawson Pawluck of Cold Spring was arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase across several counties that ended when his vehicle crashed into a building near Highway 10 & Highway 210 in Motley, & he was later treated at Staples hospital before being transferred to Baxter Police Department.

St. Cloud Area Restaurant Week celebrated a Minnesota theme yesterday—local restaurants offered walleye fish and chips from Legends Bar and Grill and Green Mill Lodge, spam fried rice from Arroy Thai and Filipino, and a Minnesota hot pickle pizza paired with an Italian panini from Central Grind Coffee House.

The St. Cloud Planning Commission approved the plan Tuesday night to build 40 one-bedroom low-income apartments on the former YMCA site on Northway Drive, and Center City Housing said it will present the proposal to the city council before beginning a project expected to open in two to three years — this project aims to help reduce homelessness.

At Wednesday’s city council meeting, Nate Bell of Donlar Construction announced the Cold Spring Fire Hall project is on time and on budget after unexpected granite bedrock required blasting last fall and costs were covered by contingency funds.

Construction has progressed with poured floors and a watertight roof — Lakeside Masonry is now installing brick and granite — with work set to finish by late summer so the Cold Spring Fire Department can take over.

Puppy Pals Live will bring rescue dogs to Crossroads Center in St. Cloud where they will perform heartwarming tricks for families on Friday at 4:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

The Planning Commission approved a plan Tuesday night for a new 40-unit apartment complex at 1530 Northway Drive to help extremely low-income residents who have struggled with long-term homelessness.

Center City Housing will develop, own and operate the building using a model like River Crest and River Heights— and the project now goes to City Council for a public hearing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Monday Night Jazz

8-10:30 p.m. — Veranda Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy live jazz in a cozy setting with local musicians bringing the night to life.

An Evening with Frank F. Weber

5-7:30 p.m. — Pantown Brewing Co — Free entry — Delve into forensic psychology and true crime with author Frank F. Weber as he shares insights and signs copies of his latest book.