Good morning, St. Cloud.

Pantown Brewing has teamed up with TCHS and is hosting Paws on Pints, a pet photo fundraiser where owners pay $10 per pet entry to help the Tri-County Humane Society.

Voting for the winning pet, which costs $1 per vote, runs until July 31, with entries opening July 13.

Glory, a 76-pound German Shepherd mix who marched in the Granite City Parade two weeks ago, is now waiting for her forever home at the Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud.

Interested adopters can call 320-252-0896 or visit the shelter during business hours.

St. Cloud firefighters, police and Park and Rec are hosting a free Pop Up Splash Pad at Whitney Sports Complex this Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Kids can cool off with water from a fire truck ladder — and check out the squad car and yard games.

Place of Hope will hold its first Be the Hope Music Festival on July 11 at Iron Street Distillery to raise $50,000 for family housing renovations at Compassionate Hope Family Center.

The festival features over 20 artists and food trucks — a kids area and open mic are also planned.

Residents can sign up for a new free digital passport to earn prizes after five check-ins & ten visits unlock the grand prize.

The program by the Minnesota Young American Leaders Program St. Cloud Cohort runs through year's end to boost downtown activity.

Mongo’s Grill was cleared to reopen after the City Council approved a liquor license transfer Monday night.

New ownership (including both new and former staff) will maintain the familiar menu and may open later this month on West Division Street.

Pine Grove Zoo in Little Falls will host its Sleepover Safari Friday from 4:00 p.m. until Saturday morning.

Guests must pre-register, bring their own tents, and pay $60 for adults or $50 for children to join animal encounters, hikes, and campfire s'mores (admission on Saturday is included).

Pioneer Place in St. Cloud has launched a book-now-pay-later Christmas in July event on Facebook (details pending), allowing locals to reserve their spot early; other Minnesota towns will host Santa visits, market events, and camping contests later this month.

The St. Cloud Downtown Alliance is adding a new mural to the Alley of Art project between 7th and 6th Avenue North with local grant funds — the artwork will join other murals to brighten downtown and encourage community exploration.

Sartell's Pinecone Road between 5th Street North and 2½ Street North is closed starting at 7:00 p.m. tonight due to an emergency water main break; repairs will take about a week (reopening is expected on the evening of Jul.

14).

At today's Cold Spring City Council meeting, project leader Rylan Sabo will present plans to nominate Lookout Park (built in 1936 and turning 90 this year) for the National Register as part of a three-year cleanup effort by FFA students.

The St. Cloud City Council approved a mixed-use project near Jubilee Worship Center that will add five apartment buildings totaling 244 units and an office on land vacant for about 10 years.

The project seeks to ease housing shortages + accommodate concerns over increased traffic.

The St. Cloud Rox beat the Mankato MoonDogs 8-4 on Monday at ISG Field.

The winning team, now on a three-game streak (record 28-14), enters the All-Star break and returns to action on Friday at Willmar with a home game on Monday.

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.