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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Diners in St. Cloud will enjoy Restaurant Week today with a 'Fully Loaded' theme that features epic burgers, pork nachos and loaded baked potatoes at local venues—others offer Cajun pasta, hearty Mexican appetizers, all-you-can-eat options and a chocolate dessert. KNSI
- ➤ St. Cloud area residents will pack 500 free food boxes on Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at FACT’s headquarters (2625 Clearwater Road) to help feed families in need. The boxes include shelf-stable food items (pork-free and peanut-free) and will be distributed on May 24th at 9:00 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. KNSI
- ➤ St. Cloud’s Dream Center, a nonprofit serving the community for 30 years, is raising funds to renovate its facilities at 536 and 529 16th Avenue North. The center will install new windows in June and update the siding in 2026 — it will host an open house on July 17 to mark its anniversary. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is launching creative summer programs for teens that include photography field trips + Fortnite tournaments along with semi truck simulator training. Registration is open for free activities + spaces are limited for club members. WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mother’s Love Childcare Center has proposed to use the former Ace Bar — a long-vacant building on the east side — as a new daycare that would serve 100 children and run Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The St. Cloud Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 20th at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall to consider changing the conditional use permit. KNSI
- ➤ The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety reported that over 6,400 distracted driving citations were issued in April — including 221 by the St. Cloud District and 110 by the St. Cloud Police Department—with officials noting that this campaign saw 1,000 more tickets than April 2024 and followed last year’s toll of 29 deaths and 137 serious injuries linked to distracted driving. WJON
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud Area Restaurant Week brings Meat Lover’s Paradise on Thursday—Up n’ Smoke offers a three-meat Texas barbeque, Cinco de Mayo serves a California plate of chicken, chorizo and steak, and 7West TapHouse features a stacked burger—giving meat fans tasty options. KNSI
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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