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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud’s VFW Post 428 will dedicate a new memorial monument on Memorial Day at 1:00 p.m. at its location on 18th Avenue North. The ceremony will include an airplane flyover—special guests, a bugler, an honor guard, and a 21-gun salute—and will serve hamburgers, brats, and chips while accepting donations. WJON
- ➤ The new monuments honoring nearly 1,000 local veterans will be dedicated Memorial Day outside the VFW post by the DAV and VFW. The event (1 to 2 p.m.) will include a guest speaker, a three-airplane flyover, and patriotic music, while one monument will list 570 names and the other 360 names (honoring both living and deceased veterans) as part of a local fundraising effort. St. Cloud Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud Police warn residents about over 30 vehicle theft incidents of Hyundai and Kia models linked to ignition system flaws — juvenile suspects have targeted different neighborhoods for joy rides — and advise owners to update software or use steering wheel locks. KNSI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A historic Ford Tri-Motor aircraft, known as the Tin Goose, is set to land at St. Cloud Regional Airport next month for a 30-minute flight experience starting June 20 through 22. Hosted by the St. Cloud EAA Chapter, adult tickets cost $105 and child tickets cost $85, and proceeds support local youth + education programs. KNSI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Emmaline Bushman, a 14-year-old eighth grader from St. Cloud, will compete in Washington, D.C. next week at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning her regional contest in February—joining 244 other contestants from across the US and its territories. WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stearns County is updating its Five-Year Road Improvement Program and is seeking public input during a meeting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the County Public Works Building in Waite Park (the draft updates will be available on the county website beginning Tuesday). WJON
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud cardiologist Dr. Richard Aplin published a book called 'Prescription Poker: Playing the Odds with Medications' that shows how heart drugs work by using the 'number needed to treat'—he explains that most medicines help very few patients. He notes that even common drugs like aspirin benefit only one in 243 people—volume two will explore treatments for other conditions. WJON
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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No Kings Rally
Gather together and make some noise! Let your voice be heard as you celebrate American freedoms forged over 250 years! This public event is family-friendly.
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Magic Carpet Ride
1:30-3 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the musical magic of the Summer of Love with classic hits and captivating light shows.
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St. Cloud's 28th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
12-7 p.m. — Lake George Municipal Complex — Free entry — Celebrate freedom with games, music, food trucks, and family activities at this vibrant community festival.
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