Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of June.
Good morning, St. Cloud.
This Sunday, Sky Central Airport will host Granite City Days with a Fly-In/Dive-In Pancake Breakfast featuring aircraft displays, classic cars, a flight experience by St. Cloud Aviation, and a fundraiser where breakfast costs $10 for adults and $6 for kids — the event is free to attend otherwise.
Hank is an 83-pound boxer mix nearly 5 years old available for adoption at Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud.
He loves footballs and kids and needs a home without other dogs or small pets due to his prey drive.
Melisa Mary Theis, a devoted nurse and caring mother, passed away on June 21, leaving behind a legacy of community care.
A Mass of Christian Burial is set for Monday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Help of Christians Church + visitation will be held Sunday, June 28 at Williams Dingmann Funeral Home.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated 80 years of marriage on June 6 in St. Cloud after marrying as teenagers in 1946 and overcoming wartime challenges — they credit honesty and open communication for their lasting union.
The Twin Cities River Rats are set to perform a water skiing show as part of Granite City Days on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the Mississippi River, featuring Peter Pan-themed stunts and inviting locals to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Tickets are now on sale for the Paramount Center for the Arts’ fall season, offering touring acts, musicals and local shows from Sept. through Feb.
It opens Sept. 19 with Terry Fator’s 'Pure Imagination' and features The Fabulous Armadillos on Oct. 2 and 3 + GREAT Theatre’s holiday program from Nov. 20.
A new pilot program lets high schools join esports as the State High School League partners with Fenworks (over 80 schools enrolled) to support students with paid coaches and pave the way for a state tournament in 2027-2028.
St. Cloud State University + SCTCC are waiving application fees during Minnesota State Week so that prospective students can apply for free without essays through Friday, June 26.
Campus events offer guided tours across 54 state schools to help students explore educational options.
Pacific Wok favorites were served on Tuesday, Jun.
23 at Three Tees Golf & Social where former owner Brandon Testa offered Yakitori and Teriyaki Bowls for fans craving a taste of the restaurant’s past.
The Timberwolves traded Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets for Mo Gueye and a draft pick, giving fan favorite Naz Reid a starting role for the upcoming season.
At Joe Faber Field Monday night, the St. Cloud Rox secured a 7-6 win over the Badlands Big Sticks with late-inning heroics to notch their fourth straight victory.
The team began its six-game homestand Tuesday night and was heard on AM 1390 and FM 93.9.
The Sartell-St. Stephen Sabres Archery Team competed at the National Archery in the Schools Championship in Daytona Beach from June 18 to 20, earning four podium finishes, six top-ten placements and seven personal best scores; young archers secured top medals in both the 3D and Bullseye Divisions to celebrate their success.
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.
Jim Gaffigan Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Ledge Amphitheater — Get your tickets today — Jim Gaffigan brings his comedic flair to Waite Park for an entertaining night.
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