Good morning, St. Cloud.

A motorcycle crash near Eden Valley injured 67-year-old Steven Doll when his bike hit a pickup truck going west on Stearns County Road 49 at about 2:20 p.m. on Saturday—Doll was taken to St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Brower House is a bed and breakfast set in a historic 1924 home near St. Cloud State University—owners Dan and Cheri Gieski maintain its original charm while offering scenic river views and outdoor activities like paddle boating and fishing, and they use the earnings for renovations.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is asking fairgoers to check that fall detection on their phones is off before riding attractions to avoid false 911 calls — which take up emergency dispatch lines needed for real problems.

The Benton County Fair will start next week and Stearns County’s fair runs from August 6th to 10th.

St. Cloud's only bed-and-breakfast, Brower House, is a 1924 Tudor cottage with three guest rooms that offer Mississippi River views and outdoor activities such as paddle-boating and fishing.

Owners Dan and Cheri Gieski renovated the historic property and plan to update the kitchen and add a garage to support future micro-weddings.

Townball in the St. Cloud area last week saw the Sartell Muskies win 5-1 over the Cold Spring Springers and the Sauk Rapids Cyclones defeat the Albertville Anglers 11-1 — with notable efforts from John Schumer and Owen Arndt leading their teams.

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.