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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The St. Cloud Fire Department will return its mobile splash pad to Rotary Park East on July 12 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., partnering with the Park and Recreation Department for a free event. Families can enjoy water fun and lawn games while mingling with firefighters + police. KNSI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Initiative Foundation celebrated 12 young entrepreneurs who graduated from its Enterprise Academy in spring 2025—local leaders behind businesses like Waamo Cafe and Brenda's Place are set to launch new services in St. Cloud. The program, which has helped over 300 locals start ventures since 2018, marks another step in boosting the local economy. WJON
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former St. Cloud Planning Commissioner Lenora Hunt pleaded guilty on June 24th in Stearns County District Court to illegally transferring a handgun during an undercover investigation into fentanyl sales by helping Devounteno Lavance Tyson sell the weapon—she received a 90-day stayed jail sentence, one year of probation, and paid $189 in fines. KNSI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Stearns History Museum will host the annual art fair on July 17 at Munsinger and Clemens Gardens on Riverside Drive SE in St. Cloud. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and feature artwork from about 60 local artists, live music by Paul Imholte and Cathie English, and local food vendors — inviting visitors to enjoy a full day outdoors. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than two dozen job seekers received new training from Career Solutions and St. Cloud Technical and Community College today. Eleven studied welding under the Drive for 5 grant—while 14 learned facilities maintenance and will connect with local employers for jobs. WJON
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Moderate flooding is building on the Minnesota River after Wednesday’s downpour—and it is expected to last until next week. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said that drought near the Mississippi headwaters in Cass, Hubbard, and Wadena Counties helped keep the Sauk and Mississippi near St. Cloud below flood stage, even as water levels rose in Beaver Falls, Morton, and Redwood Falls. KNSI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rising water levels in central Minnesota are moving fish to places with flowing water. Expert Glen Schmitt advises anglers to try fishing near channels+ inlets, culverts, and the Mississippi, Sauk, and Crow Rivers using nightcrawlers or leaches for walleye. WJON
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Homebuyers in St. Cloud now have more time to shop for homes as listings remain on the market for about 40 days—letting buyers negotiate better deals while sellers still get nearly all of their asking price, according to Craig Ehrlichman of Premier Real Estate Services. WJON
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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.
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Run Beer Repeat of St. Cloud
5:45-6:30 p.m. — Pantown Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a friendly run followed by socializing with freshly brewed beer.
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Dennis Johannes Work Shop Auction
Located at 1906 10th Ave S St Cloud. Starts at 10 am this Saturday view at www.blackdiamondauctions.com Tools, shop equipment and lots of items for homes and apartment maintenance. Col Frank Imholte 320-241-1200
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RipCon TCG/Sports Show
10 AM – 6 PM — The Park Event Center — Free entry — Explore 70+ tables of Pokémon TCG and sports cards with top vendors from the region.
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