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Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City Council will consider a licensing agreement for the new Central Minnesota Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden at Heritage Regional Park—a serene space for pet owners to remember lost companions—with construction planned to begin in June. KNSI
- ➤ Local law enforcement joined Dunkin’s Cop On Top event on Friday morning to raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota. Donors who gave $10 or more earned free donuts & coffee from the rooftop event in St. Cloud. WJON
- ➤ Sherry Bartkowicz, a warm door greeter at Sam’s Club, passed away on May 4. Neighbors and shoppers recall her friendly smile — a cherished presence in the community. WJON
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Allegiant Airlines and Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines have merged, and travelers are expecting higher airfares as rising fuel costs add pressure + some local jobs may eventually shift to Las Vegas. For now, booking and flight schedules remain unchanged. WJON
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Central Minnesota is set to host summer festivals from June to September; in St. Cloud, Granite City Days includes a parade on Saturday, June 27 and Lemonade Art Fair at St. Cloud State is set for Thursday, June 25 while nearby towns present parades and live music. WJON
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Rural Field to Market grant (supported by $450,000 from Wells Fargo Foundation) will help 26 food and farm businesses expand production and improve processing across the region; Meadowbrook Dairy in Sartell is set to upgrade its direct-to-consumer beef business. KNSI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota DNR announced an enhanced muskie fishing plan to stock yearlings instead of fingerlings in lakes like Mille Lacs for trophy-sized catches. The plan also continues managing metro hybrid tiger muskies to provide urban fishing opportunities. WJON
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Thomas Math of CentraCare explained hantavirus, noting its rare occurrence and flu-like symptoms that can lead to pneumonia. He said the virus spreads mainly via rodent urine and that person-to-person transmission is extremely limited (only seen with the South American strain). WJON
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ As boating season starts, residents in Stearns County must use life jackets and follow boating safety guidelines while operators under 12 cannot drive high-powered watercraft without adult supervision; boaters are advised to check the weather and register motorized watercraft longer than 10-ft with the Minnesota DNR. KNSI
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ New data from Realtor.com shows that February's Stearns County home sales median dropped 6.8% from $295,000 last month to $275,000 but increased 11.1% from $247,500 a year ago; recorded sales rose 7.2% compared to last February. St. Cloud Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday in St. Martin, the ROCORI Spartans beat Albany 13-8, building an early six-run lead. Caleb Maddox (3-for-5 with two triples) and Reece Kalla, who pitched five innings, were key to the win. WJON
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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.
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Free E-Bike Demos and Test Rides
Are you curious about E-bikes but feeling a bit intimidated? Join SunCycles E-Bike Rentals at the Lake Wobegon Trailhead in Avon, MN June 6th for a relaxed and informative Free E-Bike Demo Day!
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ET the Extra-Terrestrial Screening
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Paramount Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Experience the beloved classic film about a young boy's friendship with an alien.
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