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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Block by Block Ambassadors will start patrolling downtown St. Cloud on Tuesday in bright apple green uniforms; they will greet visitors, clean up litter, and act as a liaison with police. Operations manager Molly Voigt will lead teams who will work 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday—twelve-hour shifts will begin 7:00 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday—while the effort is funded by local donors and businesses. KNSI
- ➤ St. Cloud will host National Night Out, an annual event that builds partnerships between police and residents to help curb crime and drug abuse. Residents must register their neighborhood event (contact Crime Prevention Specialist Emily Voigt at 320-345-4182 for details) to have police or city officials attend. City of St. Cloud
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota have launched a free summer program for teens with sports camps, esports tournaments, art trips, theater, STEM labs and career workshops at club locations in St. Cloud and Waite Park. Programs run Monday through Friday from noon to 6:00 p.m. and offer meals throughout the day — giving teens a mix of fun and learning opportunities. KNSI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urged boaters to follow safety rules this long Memorial Day weekend — Conservation Officer Matt Miller said that everyone on the water should wear a life jacket, avoid alcohol, and check their safety equipment. The DNR also advised boaters to be aware of cold water risks and complete the required boater education course. KNSI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Sauk Rapids is considering a partnership with the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District to add indoor recreation and meeting spaces to the future Early Childhood Center, which will include a 7,000 square foot gym with a track — the decision will be made at Tuesday night's council meeting. The project, partly funded by $5.5 million already set aside, is planned to open in fall on an upcoming year. WJON
- ➤ Starting June 2nd, the Highway 55 bridge over the Clearwater River in southern Stearns County will close for two months while workers resurface the deck, replace panels and joints, and upgrade the railing. Drivers will detour via Stearns County Road 44 in Kimball—County Road 7 in Fairhaven—and Wright County Road 2 in South Haven as the $860,000 project wraps up in early August. WJON
- ➤ St. Cloud Council President Mike Conway announced his candidacy for the vacant District 4 seat on the Stearns County Board of Commissioners on Friday morning live on KNSI Radio—he said he is eager for a new challenge—and he plans to focus on the future of the downtown law enforcement center property. Conway’s primary is set for August, the general election is in November, and filing remains open until June 3. KNSI
- ➤ Amazon has put its plan for a large data center in Becker on hold after lawmakers decided to cut tax breaks that saved data centers $100 million every year—Amazon still owns 348 acres it bought for $73.5 million and may try the project again later. KNSI
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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