Good morning, St. Cloud.

The Paramount Center for the Arts announced the 2025 Season Kick-Off Mixtap Magic in St. Cloud for this fall, a fundraiser event featuring 80s bands like A Flock of Seagulls, Naked Eyes and Tommy Tutone.

The party will start at 5:30 p.m. outdoors with street performers — and will move indoors at 7:30 p.m. for the concert.

Local leaders in St. Cloud are partnering with schools and local employers to help students explore careers through internships, job shadowing, and in-class industry talks—efforts designed to boost local workforce retention.

The initiative aims to clear up myths about local colleges while creating hands-on experiences that guide students toward staying in town after graduation.

Speaker Lisa Demuth from Cold Spring reflected on her long-standing collaboration with former Speaker Melissa Hortman, noting that Hortman held weekly meetings since 2023 to protect her staff during a tight legislative session—Demuth said law enforcement promptly updated legislators after a Saturday shooting. She extended her condolences to those affected and stressed that the safety of elected leaders must be a top priority.

A new multiuse development called Vue Pointe Apartments has started construction at 1st Street South in Waite Park—next to Woods Farmer Seed Nursery—to offer 48 housing units for workforce families.

The project, costing about $11.6 million and funded by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency without city aid, aims to meet local housing needs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

St. Cloud 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

10-10:30 p.m. — Wilson Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a grand fireworks display over the Mississippi River, complemented by live music and tasty food vendors.

Do Portugal Circus

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Crossroads Center — Special online price available — Experience the excitement of the Do Portugal Circus in St. Cloud for the first time!

Summertime by George Concert Series

5:30-9 p.m. — Lake George Municipal Complex — Free entry — Enjoy a festive summer evening with live music from local bands and activities for the whole family.