Good morning, St. Cloud.

Over the weekend, record heat in the 90s drove St. Cloud residents to Warner Lake County Park and Quarry Park to cool off—many waited up to 10 minutes for parking to enjoy the water.

Others joined local splash pads and markets—adding to a busy day of community fun.

On Saturday afternoon around 12:30 p.m., a motorcycle crash on Highway 10 in St. Cloud sent riders Mark Ward and Shaun Plotnik to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries — the incident occurred when their motorcycles collided with a car driven by Corey Gilbertson of Stewartville — while Gilbertson was unharmed.

St. Joseph’s Joetown Rocks Parish Festival will begin Thursday, July 3 at 5:00 p.m. with bingo, games, and food before live music starts at 6:15 p.m. and fireworks light up the night at 10:15 p.m.—Friday features a parade at 10:00 a.m. with additional games, refreshments, and a record of family traditions since 2006 that attracts over 15,000 people.

Sherburne County introduced its first therapy dog—Peach—to support mental health services for county employees and community members, and Peach is undergoing specialized training with nonprofit Soldiers 6 to help those facing stress and trauma.

The St. Cloud Rox rallied from an early deficit to beat the Minot Hot Tots 16—6 on Saturday with Jaixen Frost’s home run tying the game before a strong ninth inning put them in control.

Aiden Lieser earned the win as the team set the stage for the next games in their four-game series.

Over 50 teams competed in the Summer Classic Baseball and Softball Tournament held last weekend at Rivers Edge Park in Waite Park—volunteers organized the event and took extra safety measures in the high heat while crowning champions in both sports.

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.

Summertime by George Concert Series

5:30-9 p.m. — Lake George Municipal Complex — Free entry — Enjoy live music and family fun at this vibrant lakeside festival featuring local bands.