Good morning, St. Cloud.

Today, Catholic Charities in St. Cloud is running its annual summer food drive to support local families facing food insecurity throughout July—donations are accepted Monday through Friday with special hours for seniors on the second and fourth Tuesdays.

Catholic Charities President Aaron Fisk said nearly 1,000 more individuals have used the food shelf compared to last year and that cash donations help stretch resources three times further.

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union announced a $420,000 donation to help the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA build a new outdoor water park.

The YMCA has raised nearly $11 million of the $15 million needed and will work with SCFCU to offer birthday party experiences for families — an effort set to meet a Labor Day deadline to avoid increased construction costs.

A vehicle was broken into on the 300 block of 2nd Avenue South in Waite Park—Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers urged car owners to lock doors and hide valuables to prevent future break-ins.

St. Cloud police are asking the public to help find Troy Allen Strawn, a 44-year-old man who went missing May 19th from his apartment in the 300 block of 8th Avenue South, and he is described as —6 feet 2 inches tall with brown hair and blue eyes—; anyone with information should call —3202511200—.

St. Cloud Tech High School’s Morning Show students won six awards at the Upper Midwest Foundation’s Student Production Awards as senior Alex Schaefer was named top audiovisual student in the region.

Their wins cover music video, animation/graphics/special effects, editing, photography, and a promotional video — all winners will advance to national competition in the fall.

Sauk Rapids is moving forward with plans to build a new early childhood center and outdoor activity complex near the high school.

Sauk Rapids-Rice Superintendent Brad Bergstrom said staff feedback in phase two of design — which followed a February bond approval of $37.2 million for the center and $17.7 million for the complex — will help architects create public renderings.

St. Cloud is upgrading streets and utilities this summer with several road projects underway.

The Pantown Project is replacing water and sewer lines while 8.5 miles of street resurfacing is nearly complete—Lincoln Avenue reconstruction, lead service line replacement on Riverside Drive Northeast, and Metro Forcemain repairs with paving next Friday are also in progress.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summertime by George!

5:30-9 p.m. — Lake George Municipal Complex — Free entry — A festive evening featuring live country music and family-friendly activities.

Good Trouble Rally - July 19th, 12pm to 3pm at Lake George Main Stage

Join other members of the Central Minnesota Community as we stand up for our rights, our neighbors, and our democracy. Speakers include Senator Aric Putnam and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan.