Good morning, St. Cloud.

Little River Band celebrated over 50 years of music at the Ledge Amphitheatre in Waite Park on Saturday, delighting local fans with classic hits and new songs.

Seals and Crofts 2 opened the Happy Anniversary Tour, and Lee Brice is set to perform next Friday.

Gas prices in Minnesota fell to $3.96 per gallon this week after dropping 15.9 cents, but experts caution prices could rise + if global tensions near the Strait of Hormuz worsen.

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education launched the Workforce Pell Program to extend federal Pell Grant eligibility to Minnesotans in approved short-term training for healthcare or trades.

Colleges can apply on the OHE website to be added to the program list.

Great River Regional Library launches its summer reading challenge today, inviting kids ages 0 to 18 to track their reading and win prizes until Aug.

8 (registrations are available via the Beanstack app or at local branches).

After a four-month revalidation effort ended May 31, the state cut funding to over 3,000 Medicaid care providers across several services.

Providers can appeal within 60 days but worry the delay may harm their operations.

CentraCare will host a free open house in St. Cloud on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.—visitors can tour expanded clinical, surgical and treatment areas and enjoy the onsite cafe.

Town ball games this week provided competitive excitement as teams like the Lakers, Muskies, and Raildogs delivered standout pitching and timely hitting across local fields (Saturday’s matchups yielded impressive wins and exciting plays).

The St. Cloud Rox won 13-5 Saturday to reach 10 wins & a three-game lead, and they are set to host the Hot Tots today and play again on Tuesday.

The team showed strong batting and teamwork throughout the game.

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.

One-Night Event with Kevin & Kathi Zadai

3-9 p.m. — St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center — Registration required — Engage in a night of fellowship and teaching with Dr. Zadai and his wife.