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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rapids River Days celebrated the weekend with a parade that began lining up Friday at 5:00 p.m. and stepped off at 6:00 p.m. More than 80 units — including 16 marching bands and a variety of community groups — joined the procession along 6th Avenue beginning at 11th Street North, while judges prepared to award cash prizes for the best decorated floats. KNSI
- ➤ Granite City Days ended Friday at Eastman Park along Lake George, where families enjoyed live music + vendor village, food trucks and fun activities like a touch-a-truck event and petting zoo. Today the celebration continues downtown with a parade at 10:00 a.m. and a patio party before closing Sunday with the Fred Yiran African Arts Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. KNSI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday near Albany at the intersection of County Road 157 and 248th Avenue, a Chevy Silverado pickup rolled off the road, injuring Diego Sanchez, age 21, with minor injuries and Oscar Ramirez Mendez, age 20, who suffered a facial cut and arm injury—both were treated at the scene and taken to Melrose Hospital. WJON
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud streamer Aaron Imholte broke his court rules by sharing an explicit image without consent, leading the judge to change his release conditions and set his sentencing for October 2nd at 11 a.m.—the decision came after reports of further breaches during his live stream. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Approximately 2,000 alumni from St. John's and the College of Saint Benedict will gather this weekend in St. Joseph for reunion festivities that include beach bashes, social events at local bars, and lodging in hotels or residence halls. The event targets graduates from years ending in 0 or 5 (such as the 1975 class celebrating 50 years) and has been a tradition for about 10 years (a complement to fall homecoming). WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Waite Park said Great Oak Drive near River’s Edge Park will close today for several hours for storm sewer work and again on June 30th — the road will be open for the weekend and drivers must use the 3rd Street North entrance. KNSI
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Benton County Fair 2025
Noon-10:30 p.m. — Benton County Fair — Free admission — Enjoy a variety of events including 4-H competitions, presentations, and music performances throughout the day.
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