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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An equipment failure caused a power outage that left over 4,300 customers without electricity for nearly three hours in St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. Most customers had power restored by Tuesday night+some did not regain service until Wednesday morning. KNSI
- ➤ Kids Day at Waite Park Family Fun Fest was held Wednesday at Community Park as the Boy Scouts sold hot dogs, chips and pop to support a local troop while visitors enjoyed inflatables from 12:30 to 5:30, a Home Depot-sponsored kids project build and free train tours on Third Street. The day ended with a bike helmet giveaway, cookie decorating and a red, white and blue Kiddie Parade that offered cash prizes for age groups and best float — with city-wide garage sales and more activities starting Thursday early in the morning. KNSI
- ➤ The 29th Annual Fatherhood Celebration at Lake George will offer crafts, an obstacle course, face painting, free books, vehicles, and an infant toddler area on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—the free event will be rescheduled if it rains. WJON
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two Rivers Enterprises in Holdingford was named 2024 Manufacturer of the Year by the Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association — recognized for its commitment to workforce development and community impact — and its stainless steel equipment serves both the food service and industrial sectors. WJON
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Benton Solar LLC is planning a $300 million solar project in Minden Township that will create over 500 construction jobs and add nearly $188 million to the local economy—construction is set to begin in April 2026 if approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. WJON
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stearns County is partnering with the Minnesota Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment program to offer grants (up to $2,500) to help with tire recycling. Applicants must prove they can pay 25% of the cost and take tires to licensed facilities for proper receipt and reimbursement. KNSI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The planning commission approved the expansion of Joyful Child Care Center in St. Cloud (adding 1,200 square feet of indoor space and a 4,800 square foot fenced playground) to almost double enrollment from 37 to 71 children. The owner sought a Planned Unit Development to help address the local childcare shortage that forces some parents to leave work. KNSI
- ➤ St. Cloud Fire Chief Matt Love and his partner Savanna Bain danced Monday night at the Dancing With Our Stars event and raised over $67,000 for the Public Safety Foundation—money that will support programs to boost leadership among first responders. Love prepared hard while juggling his duties, and his efforts, including winning extra awards, helped bring the event’s total to $300,132—funds used for regional support of women and girls. KNSI
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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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Patio Sounds of Summer at Legends Bar & Grill
7-10 p.m. — Legends Bar & Grill — Enjoy the Summer vibes with live music on the patio, weather permitting.
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St. Cloud ROX Baseball Game
6:00-8:00 p.m. — St. Cloud Rox Baseball Club — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the St. Cloud ROX as they take to the field for an exciting game.
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Historic Home Tour & Tea
10 a.m. — Mansion on the corner — $35 — Discover captivating stories from the past while enjoying a delightful tea service in a magnificent mansion.
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Rock the Riverside Live Music Event
5:30-9:30 p.m. — The Clearing — Free admission — Enjoy live music at Rock the Riverside in Sauk Rapids.
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