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Friday, May 30th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Great River Children's Museum in downtown St. Cloud will open on June 10 with eight core exhibits and over 31,000 square feet of space—ready to offer hands-on fun for local families. A grand celebration weekend is set for June 20 to June 22, and the museum expects to welcome about 130,000 visitors annually. WJON
- ➤ Fishing from the pier at Warner Lake County Park near Clearwater is off limits while the Stearns County Parks Department installs a new floating dock—officials say the project will be complete next week—and the rest of the park remains open. KNSI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Xcel Energy has teamed up with Minnesota Natural Landscapes to use 1,500 sheep and a guard dog—Ozzy—to graze over 5,000 acres at the Sherco solar farm near the Generating Plant. Company officials said the grazing method is more cost-effective than hiring vegetation contractors and Phase 2 of the project will start soon. KNSI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Cathedral High School students ended the school year by volunteering at local nonprofits including Great Theater and the Humane Society—each location had 10 to 20 students working up to four hours. They also hosted a car wash from 12pm-2pm at school—money raised will benefit the Terebinth Refuge Center. WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cold Spring City Council chose a construction manager at risk to lead the government center remodeling—officials say this approach reduces liability by consolidating contracts. The project will begin this fall in two phases, first using the vacated fire department space and later taking over the library area, with the architect preparing a bid request soon. KNSI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Foley teen trap shooter Aidin Payonk won the Class B title at the Missouri State Shoot held from May 19th to May 25th in Missouri—his strong performance drew praise from the Missouri Trapshooters Association. WJON
- ➤ Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News says local water temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s are keeping walleye fishing strong and promising a good bite into June—he adds that dry weather is preferred during the mid-June nesting period for ducks, grouse, and turkeys, with warmer conditions next week expected to boost bluegill spawn. WJON
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Whitney Recreation Center — $97 fee to attend as observing coach — Improve your basketball skills and gain confidence at this intensive youth camp for aspiring players.
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St. Cloud State University Lemonade Concert & Art Fair
11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. — Atwood Mall — Free entry — Enjoy over 100 art vendors and live music with family-friendly activities concluding with a St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra performance.
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