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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Riverside Drive SE will be closed from 13th Street SE running south to the dead end—city officials say this is for a community event set for Thursday, July 17. City of St. Cloud
- ➤ Catholic Charities of St. Cloud named Andrew Johannes as its new chief financial officer. He brings more than 20 years of accounting work from his time as president and chief executive at C4 Welding in Sauk Rapids and a degree from St. Cloud State University and will lead the charity's finance team. WJON
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Botor Village has closed after three years at 711 W. St. Germain St.—the restaurant opened in 2022 to serve Mediterranean and Ethiopian meals and aimed to revive downtown. Its storefront now displays rental details for a creative connoisseur looking to establish a new venture. St. Cloud Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Olivia Williams was sentenced in Benton County Court for aiding a suspect who fled after a February shooting left a teenager dead and a man seriously injured — her plea deal requires 30 days in jail, three years of probation, and restitution while barring contact with the victims’ families. KNSI
- ➤ Caleb Oberg, the former majority owner of St. Cloud-based Oberg Roofing, is charged with five felony fraud counts for allegedly taking nearly $240,000 from customers between July 2023 and September 2024 and was arrested in Missouri on Thursday, July 10th—Stearns County officials now await his extradition. KNSI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minnesota lawmakers, including Tom Emmer and Michelle Fischbach, sent a letter to Ambassador Kirsten Hillman urging Canada to strengthen forest management after another summer of wildfire smoke and risky air quality. The letter cited record wildfire years and called on Canada to use available technology to help prevent future fires—aiming to reverse the worrisome trend. KNSI
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Butterfly Release Event
2:30–3:00 PM — Munsinger Gardens — Donations appreciated — Watch the beauty of butterflies take flight in a serene garden setting while supporting a great cause.
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KC & the Sunshine Band with The Village People
7-8:30 p.m. — The Ledge Amphitheater — Ticket information available — Dance the night away to the infectious grooves of two legendary bands.
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