Good morning, St. Cloud.

A day-long music festival at Iron Street Distillery will benefit Place of Hope with music, food trucks, and kids’ activities this Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., as organizers aim to raise $50,000 for family center renovations.

Pope Leo XIV has excommunicated the Society of St. Pius X for ordaining bishops without his approval — this affects the St. Cloud church at 430 Eighth Ave. S. and means that priests and lay Catholics adhering to the group are now in schism.

Royal Duck Bounce Park occupies the parking lot at Crossroads Center (4101 West Division Street near Macy’s) and covers over 22,000 sqft.

The touring attraction operates on weekdays from noon to 8 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and it will close on July 19.

Target and Hollister teamed up on a new limited-edition collection of bedding, sweats + loungewear, and pajamas designed for dorms that has been available online and in select stores since June 28; all pieces are priced under $65.

Erika Vogel opened Shear Bellezza in Waite Park to offer quiet, sensory-friendly hair services for children and individuals with autism.

The salon is open today at 2077 Frontage Road North, Suite 10 (Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) for full service.

A granite helipad with the Presidential Seal is planned on the White House South Lawn and may use granite from St. Cloud, which has a long record of shaping national monuments — the Marine One builder is footing the bill.

Details remain pending.

After severe weather and medevac delays disrupted Saturday’s display at Wilson Park, St. Cloud Fireworks Executive Director Christina Buttenhoff said she is preparing for next year’s show + local crews ensured safety + the board will plan for the 81st display in 2027.

Egg producers have agreed to a $3.3 million settlement over a price-fixing scheme and will donate 2 million eggs to Minnesota food banks—eggs that match those sold in grocery stores.

Settlement documents outline that these donations are part of a deal involving 53 million eggs.

District 742 is spending the summer replacing roofs at Talahi and updating HVAC, flooring, restrooms, and playground equipment at several schools (and is hiring special education teachers and para professionals) ahead of the next school year.

Sean Astin will speak at the inaugural Bennett D.

Melin Family University Speaker Series at SCSU on Sept. 24 (focusing on mental health). Registration will open later this summer for the free event.

Concrete footings for the new Apex Athletic Complex are being poured at Apollo High School today and can be seen from Veterans Drive.

Superintendent Laurie Putnam said work is on schedule + rain may cause delays.

Brook’Lynn H. from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota was named the 2026 Midwest Region Youth of the Year and earned a $20,000 college scholarship (totaling $42,500 in awards), and she will advance to the National Youth of the Year competition in New York on Oct.

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BCI Construction restored a long vacant downtown landmark on West St. Germain Street — listing it on the National Register of Historic Places before moving in its team.

President Ryan Cross now leases space to three local businesses as part of ongoing downtown revitalization efforts.

The Minnesota Twins won their first series at Yankee Stadium since 2014 after outscoring the Yankees 17 runs in two games — Joe Ryan pitched 7 scoreless innings in game 2 after a 5-2 loss in game 1.

They now head home for a 6-game stand before the All-Star Break.

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.