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Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 35-year-old semi driver from St. Cloud was involved in a crash on Friday around 9:00 a.m. on Highway 71 near Bertha in Todd County + an 80-year-old driver from Eagle Bend was injured and taken to Lakewood Hospital, while the St. Cloud driver was unharmed. WJON
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local historian Jim Grabinski explained on WJON that drive-in restaurants thrived in the 1960s until fast food changed the scene when the first McDonald's opened in March 1970 on 21st Ave and Division—its grand opening featured Ronald McDonald and Mayor Ed Henry before other chains followed. He noted that long-time favorites like Maid Rite, which operated downtown from 1948 until 1978, also helped shape St. Cloud's fast food history. WJON
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Melrose is a town of 3,598 (located along I‑94 and Highway 52) that was named after a Scottish town by early settlers like Robert Wheeler and Moses Adley in 1857. It grew as a railroad division point and now has a 40% Latino community with diverse local businesses. WJON
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sartell-St. Stephen Boys' Tennis Team earned its first trip to the Minnesota State Tournament by beating Becker and St. Michael-Albertville. The tournament will take place from June 3 to June 6. WJON
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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