Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of June.
Good morning, St. Cloud.
Bikers can join the Lake Wobegon Trail Caramel Roll Ride today from 400 Railroad Avenue in Albany, riding routes toward Avon, Collegeville, or St. Joseph with stops offering caramel rolls.
Rides range from 12 to 46 miles, and registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Today, Sartell hosts its biggest summer celebration with a 10:00 a.m. parade along Riverside Avenue & an afternoon lineup featuring the Summer Dash Kids 1K around Lake Francis.
Activities extend to live music, food trucks at the park & a kids zone at the Community Center starting at 4:00 p.m.
Mongo’s Grill may reopen soon as job postings for servers and hosts hint at a revival in St. Cloud.
Former managers and a loyal customer now co-own the restaurant and a City Council hearing on a liquor license transfer is scheduled for July 6 (pending approval).
St. Cloud will host its 30th annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19 at Eastman Park from noon to 7:00 p.m. The event will feature barbecues, live music, kids & family activities, sports competitions, and food trucks.
St. Cloud CentraCare opened a three-story expansion on Thursday, June 11, offering guided tours for new neurosciences, MedSpa and expanded surgery and orthopedics areas covering 225,000 sqft — the facility’s largest expansion since 2001 and a key effort to serve growing community needs.
During summer road trips, Minnesota drivers face delays from left lane campers, tailgaters, and turn-signal neglecters, and extra enforcement is now in place on highways to keep travel safe.
Drivers are advised to remain alert and follow safe practices on the road.
Legion baseball games last week had Sartell win 8 to 0 over Princeton & Albany edge the 76ers 2 to 1.
Jackson Knott led Sartell with key hits, while Tyler Fredricks helped Albany in a contest featuring strong pitching and multiple stolen bases.
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.
Jay & The Americans Concert
1:30 – 3 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy classic hits from one of Rock ‘N Roll’s lasting success stories.
Trace Adkins Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Ledge Amphitheater — Get your tickets now — Experience an unforgettable evening with country music star Trace Adkins this summer.
The Parent Trap Screening
7 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a classic film night with 'The Parent Trap' at a local venue.
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