Good morning, St. Cloud.

Tyler (3½-year-old, 68-pound) marched in Granite City Days and is now available for adoption through TCHS; he is neutered, chipped, and ready to meet his forever family at 735 8th Street NE.

Call 320-252-0896 to place an adoption hold.

Subaru of America announced a recall affecting 541,000 vehicles due to an incorrect axle weight rating label — owners in central Minnesota are urged to check their VIN as notification letters will be mailed starting Aug.

25 and dealers will install the corrected overlay label free of charge.

A wooden elephant carved by a German POW at a Kansas camp and kept by translator John Will for 50 years is on display at the Benton County Historical Society Museum in Sauk Rapids and may join the new Minnesota Military Museum opening in September near Camp Ripley.

Sartell-St. Stephen High School reported two students scored a perfect 36 on the ACT, a rare feat (about 0.25% of test-takers achieve it) that highlights the school’s strong academic program.

Health experts say a wet summer has allowed ticks to thrive in local wooded areas, raising the risk of Lyme disease.

Local authorities advise residents to use insect repellent and remove ticks quickly (within 24 hours) to reduce the chance of infection.

Dr. Meirick from CentraCare explains that heat illness begins with muscle cramps and can progress to heat exhaustion and dangerous heatstroke, where quick cooling plus hydration are needed.

His guidelines help residents recognize warning signs during the recent Minnesota heatwave.

After a 4-0 win in North Dakota, the Rox are set to continue their busy homestand at Joe Faber Field this week (with a bobblehead night featuring former player Michael Busch today, a doubleheader with live act Tyler's Amazing Balancing Act on Thursday and a game plus fireworks show Friday).

On Sunday, local town ball teams delivered high-scoring games as the Cold Spring Rockies defeated the Watkins Clippers 10–5, with Sam Nistler recording three hits, a home run + five RBIs.

Other contests showcased strong pitching and close finishes.

St. Johns football, ranked 11th nationally, will open its season against UW-La Crosse on Sept.

5 at 1 p.m. at Collegeville. The team ended last season 10-2 (with a third-round exit in the Division III tournament).

On July 20, Sartell Post 277 beat Foley 10-0 in Sub State Legion Baseball with 16 hits while Sauk Rapids edged Little Falls by one run in a nine-inning game.

Yesterday's schedule featured additional matchups in Cold Spring and Willmar, rounding out a busy weekend of local baseball action.