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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rocky, an 8-year-old mixed breed dog, is looking for a new family at Tri-County Humane Society at 735 8th Street NE. Visit his kennel or call 320-252-0896 during business hours to put a hold on him for adoption. WJON
- ➤ Pine Grove Zoo in Little Falls invites families to try the ZooPer Escape summer experience starting May 29 when teams of 2 to 8 solve puzzles with three themed options. Admission costs $20 (reduced to $15 for members) and bookings can be made by calling the zoo. WJON
- ➤ The St. Cloud Diocese is set to merge or close over 30 churches as Catholic attendance drops to 23% and the number of parishioners falls to under 110,000; church officials said the process (next 2-5 years) comes as young minister numbers decline sharply. WJON
- ➤ St. Cloud Pride will host events in June including Senior Pride Bingo & Brunch on Thursday, June 4 at Whitney Senior Center and Summer Fun Fest on Sunday, June 7 at Lake George/Eastman Park; a Pride drag show set for Saturday, June 6 at B-Side Indie Music Cafe for $10. WJON
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. John's Prep theater students will perform a medley from Hadestown at the Hennepin Arts Spotlight Showcase on Tuesday, June 9 — the event features high school acts from across the state in a student-driven production. WJON
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Xcel Energy filed a settlement with state regulators on Tuesday that would lower the natural gas rate increase for customers in St. Cloud and central Minnesota to 4.88% overall and 4.1% for residences. If approved, refunds will go to those who paid a 6.8% interim increase since January. KNSI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Great River Regional Library has added 24 Nintendo Switch games (including Animal Crossing, Super Mario Party, and Luigi’s Mansion) to its collection to boost digital literacy among local gamers. The library may add more titles across different platforms soon. KNSI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers on I-94 face single-lane, head-to-head traffic as MnDOT repairs four bridges over the Sauk River — work will continue through late October 2026. WJON
- ➤ Lori Naumann, a longtime DNR employee and creator of the EagleCam who also worked on the FalconCam, passed away unexpectedly after nearly 40 years of service in Minnesota. Her work boosted wildlife conservation statewide. WJON
- ➤ After the bonding bill passed on May 17, lawmakers allocated $15 million to replace lead pipes statewide, far below the $100 million requested. Advocates say the limited funds may slow critical water upgrades in areas like St. Cloud and call for dedicated future funding. St. Cloud Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Inventure Capital has launched a new real estate investment platform in downtown St. Cloud as 26 professionals move into the former St. Cloud Times Building (24 8th Avenue South) to boost local investment options and mark a return after operating on 5th Avenue. WJON
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Registration for the Cold Spring Chamber’s annual golf tournament closes Friday. The four-player scramble on June 5 at River Oaks Golf Club costs $400 per team and offers options like a Survival Kit + a Skins add-on. WJON
- ➤ The #1 seeded Cathedral Crusaders (21-4) face the #2 seeded Kimball Cubs at the College of St. Benedict today at 5 p.m. in the winner’s bracket, while other elimination games are set for Tuesday. WJON
- ➤ The St. Cloud Rox are hosting Bark In The Park night on August 3 and fans can submit dog photos to have their pet’s image on game jerseys while supporting Tri-County Humane Society. Entries are accepted until June 10 — the first 50 submissions and 25 jersey purchases win prizes. WJON
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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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Machine Knitting Camp 2026 - June Session
10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Rocking Horse Farm — Registration fee applies — Immerse yourself in a hands-on knitting machine retreat with fellow enthusiasts in a cozy, creative setting.
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