Good morning, St. Cloud.

The Benton County Fair runs Aug.

4 to 9 with Talent Show sign-ups closing July 31 and Open Class pre-registration ending July 27 (vendor spaces remain available in select fair buildings).

The Minnesota DNR allows licensed adults to fish free with children under 15 during Take a Kid Fishing Weekend from Friday through Sunday until the new electronic licensing system starts on Tuesday — families can celebrate Great Outdoors Month by visiting local lakes.

St. Cloud State is considering tearing down the 107-year-old Ervin House as part of its facility updates and is asking for community feedback, though no demolition date has been set.

St. Cloud State University got $3 million in state funds to plan a future campus demolition with the Education Building a candidate since its removal cost fits the grant. $1.5 million will go to roof repairs at Stewart Hall and officials have not set a timeline.

Cold Spring Public Library closed its location at 27 Red River Avenue South and will reopen in an interim space at 402 Red River Avenue South, Suite 5 on June 15.

Patrons with borrowed items have extended due dates and may return materials at any GRRL branch.

St. Cloud School District 742 board reviewed its 2026 to 2027 budget and approved a levy to fund Apollo High improvements—including the Apex Athletics Center from a $65M referendum—while noting a drop in special ed transportation reimbursements that may lead to smaller classes and added literacy support.

Central Minnesota received a $50,000 grant to launch a new FAME chapter that will start apprenticeship programs pairing work with classroom learning to address manufacturing needs.

Local manufacturers will partner with community colleges and technical schools, with training beginning in fall 2027.

Accura HealthCare announced that 11 Minnesota assisted living and nursing communities earned the 2026 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL.

Park Gardens Assisted & Independent Living in Waite Park is one award winner recognized for its progress toward organizational goals.

Jubilee Worship Center proposes to rezone 45.9 acres along County Road 74 for a 244-unit apartment complex (The Flats on 74th) while keeping its church.

A public hearing is set for Tuesday, June 9 at 6:00 p.m. at city hall (to review the plan).

The defending Walter Cup champion Frost today protected Taylor Heise, Kelly Pannek & Maddie Rooney ahead of the PWHL expansion that will add four new teams next season.

Several fan favorites remain available for selection by the new franchises, which could reshape the team roster.

On Wednesday night at Joe Faber Field, the St. Cloud Rox lost 15-6 to the Willmar Stingers, ending a seven-game winning streak when Willmar added nine runs in the fourth plus four in the eighth.

The team is 8-2 and will start a four-game road trip at Minot on Thursday.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Lemonade Art Fair

11 a.m.-7 p.m. — Atwood Memorial Center — Free entry — Celebrate St. Cloud’s Granite City Days with art, live music, and family fun.

St. Cloud Area Fireworks

10:00 p.m. — Wilson Park — Free entry — Experience central Minnesota's largest fireworks display lighting up the Mississippi River.

Wynonna Judd at The Ledge Amphitheater

7-8:30 p.m. — The Ledge Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience Grammy Award winners Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge in a night of unforgettable music.