Good morning, St. Cloud.

Four local youth from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota traveled to Washington, D.C. last week for the 2026 Summit for America’s Youth — a conference where they presented the Blessing Box project and met with Minnesota congressional staff.

The Stearns County Fair in Sauk Centre runs from July 29 through August 2 and features three straight days of demolition derbies starting July 30 plus a carnival, food vendors, 4-H exhibits, and a music performance by IV Play on July 29, with free admission but parking fees.

The Central Minnesota Community Foundation announced its philanthropy awards by honoring Patricia Welter & Patrick Henry and recognizing Cathy Juilfs and Yasin Alsaidi for their service to education and community building.

The celebration will be held Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Park Event Center in Waite Park.

Anejo's decided to keep its name after 12 years in business, changing plans following customer feedback.

The restaurant on Pine Cone Road South will soon grand reopen with updated decor, new seafood dishes, handcrafted cocktails and live weekend music.

The North Star Air Show will take place on Aug.

1 and Aug. 2 at St. Cloud Sky Central Airport, featuring the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team led by New York Mills native Captain Nick Laz Le Tourneau and acrobatic displays by private pilots.

Volunteers will pack free school supplies for every preschool through fifth-grade student in District 742 (no cost to families) on Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 p.m. at Tech High School, part of the Ready, Set, School initiative supported by Impacks and community donors.

The Minnesota DNR is asking for public comments on a new optional 3-duck limit designed to help young hunters enter the sport without the stress of species checks.

The change will serve as an alternative to the current 6-duck rule.

Minneapolis-based Granite Commons now owns the former Herberger's building at Centre Square and is working on concept plans for retail and professional space, with details expected within two months.

Mayor Jake Anderson also highlighted ongoing use of flock cameras in busy areas and encouraged water conservation amid dry weather.

Sartell Post 277 blanked Sauk Rapids Post 254 13-0 in an American Legion Sub State 11 baseball game on Jul.

23, with Nolan Hemker tripling for three RBIs & the team out-hitting their rival nine to two.

St. Cloud Metro Bus dial a ride driver David Peacock won the small bus division at the Minnesota bus roadeo in Carver on Saturday, July 18 and will compete in the international event in Seattle next April.

His win marks his fourth consecutive state title.

Tanner Recchio stole eight bases in a Thursday doubleheader at Joe Faber Field against Thunder Bay + tying the Northwoods League single-season record at 67 steals.

His achievement sets the stage for a home game with Willmar on Friday at 7:05 p.m.