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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud V.A. is teaming with local businesses to help veterans find jobs and volunteer roles that match their skills—Tiffany Stang and Jeffrey Swann said employers support veterans with temporary positions until their preferred roles open up. WJON
- ➤ Former Minnesota Viking Esera Tuaolo is hosting the Hate Is Wrong Pride Kick Off Party at The House Food and Tap in St. Joseph on Sunday—running from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.—with a DJ, drag show, and donations from 20 percent of tap wall sales plus 100 percent of grill sales going to his anti-bullying foundation. He launched his foundation in 2017 and plans for this event to be the first of many community Pride celebrations. WJON
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested a Woodbury woman after she allegedly led a high-speed chase through three counties on Saturday night—starting on Highway 23 with a wrong-way drive and reaching speeds over 90 mph and 117 mph—before she was taken to the Stearns County Jail. WJON
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources expanded its deer feeding ban to Sherburne County to help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease and now covers 32 counties. The guidance says hunters can use items like non-scented ropes and mock scrapes if no scents are added — a step to keep deer from gathering too closely. KNSI
- ➤ Rain has eased drought in Minnesota with 62 percent of the state abnormally dry (down from 66 percent last week), though north central areas remain dry with 10 percent in moderate drought (down from 17 percent last week). St. Cloud received 2.82 inches of rain in June so far, which is 0.59 inch above normal, and strong storms are expected next week. WJON
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud Financial Credit Union partnered with TriUnity Foundation to distribute 23 terminal illness relief grants worth $95,000 to help members cover essential expenses + ease financial stress during a tough time. Applications were reviewed based on medical need, diagnosis severity, and family circumstances. KNSI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Minnesota laws will require boaters 12 and older (born after June 30) to get a watercraft permit with a one-time $34.95 fee starting July 1, will allow motorcycle lane splitting under a 25 mph limit and 15 mph speed difference, and will raise the cannabis tax to 15% to boost state revenue, state Rep. Tim O'Driscoll said. WJON
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA announced a recall on chicken alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger after a listeria outbreak linked to 17 cases — including one in Minnesota, several hospitalizations, and a miscarriage; consumers are advised to check their freezers and refrigerators and not eat the affected products. WJON
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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.
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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!
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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.
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