Good morning, St. Cloud.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue closed the beagle breeding facility in Blue Mounds and began transferring 475 dogs to shelters and rescue centers.

About 200 left Monday, 125 Tuesday, and the remaining puppies will move in August (rescues say the dogs are healthy and well).

Chance, a playful 3.5-year-old mixed breed, awaits adoption at TriCounty Humane Society in St. Cloud.

He was transferred from another shelter, enjoys water play and field trips, and can be met in Kennel Room 3, C during business hours or by calling 320-252-0896.

The Chamber will host NEXT for young professionals at noon on the second Tuesday of each month, with a visitors day scheduled on Tuesday, Aug.

11 at Foley Mansion near St. Cloud State University. The meeting will feature professional development topics and local business tours+ networking opportunities to help new professionals grow.

Rapids River Days will run from Thursday, June 25 to Saturday, June 27 in Sauk Rapids.

The festival will feature a medallion hunt with a $500 prize, live music including Rock the Riverside, a pageant, a parade, and a food fest at Municipal Park with more than 25 vendors.

Christine’s Cheesecakes will soon open in the former Clutch Take and Bake Pizza location in Sartell in July.

The shop will serve customers from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday when it is ready for business.

Winstock will take place June 19 and 20 featuring country music and food vendors selling pulled pork sandwiches, mini donuts, and deep-fried pickles; visitors can enjoy hot dogs, seafood, and ice cream at various stands.

Summertime by George! kicks off its 15th season today with free live music at Lake George in downtown.

Nine free concerts feature local acts like The Locals and The Killer Vees while vendors and family activities enliven the park run by the Rotary Club.

Sauk Rapids-Rice High School will host a babysitting clinic on Thursday, June 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for grades 5-8; district nurse Amanda Pflipsen will lead sessions on first aid, fire and weather safety, and child development (registration costs $20 online).

Stearns County started an online tax-forfeited land auction Tuesday, June 16 at 11:00 a.m. that runs through June 30, offering hunting land, lakeshore lots, and residential parcels; unsold lots will be available for bidding from July 17 to 31 on PublicSurplus.com.

There are no new state e-bike laws for 2026 after a Senate package stalled in the House.

BikeMN seeks clearer definitions between e-bikes (lighter assist bikes) and heavier e-motos as state agencies plan to revisit the topic in the January legislative session.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks public input on fishing regulations for the upcoming 2027 season, including changes for sunfish, walleye, and northern pike in several counties — comments are accepted online until Wednesday, Sept.

30, and public meetings will be held in September.

For Father's Day this weekend, families across St. Cloud are choosing shared experiences instead of gifts—attending a Rox or Twins game, fishing, or golfing—to spend quality time together.

A recent study shows that dads prefer moments with loved ones over presents.

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.

Mainly Marathons Heartland Series - Day 7

— St. Cloud, Minnesota — Entry fee varies — Participate in a scenic trail run as part of the Mainly Marathons Heartland Series.