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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Stearns History Museum and Reuse Minnesota will hold a free fix-it clinic at Whitney Senior Center on August 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.—residents must pre-register and can request repairs for up to two items, including small appliances, electronics, toys and textiles. Skilled volunteers are invited to join the event team as the project is funded by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Statewide Waste Reduction and Reuse grant. WJON
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday afternoon, deputies in Forest City Township rescued 44-year-old Rae Kurtz of Darwin on the Crow River when strong currents swept her away during a tubing trip, forcing her to cling to a fallen tree until help arrived — both she and one deputy were treated while Sheriff Brian Cruze warned that high water levels and downed trees make tubing dangerous. KNSI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Anejos Mexican Restaurant closed its Waite Park location at 234 2nd Avenue South—citing economic challenges—after seven years of operation. Its sites in Sartell and Tacoholic remain open and will continue to serve local customers. WJON
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KC and the Sunshine Band will perform at the Ledge Amphitheater on August 7th—The Village People join them at 7:00 p.m.—Tickets are available for a night of disco music that celebrates over 50 years of hits. WJON
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Quarry Park now offers free birding kits donated by the Central Minnesota Audubon Society that include high-quality binoculars, a Birds of Minnesota guide, and a notebook; kits can be checked out during staffed hours at the park gatehouse or the Stearns County Parks Office in Waite Park. Visitors do not need to reserve a kit and are invited to report bird sightings—helping document local species in the park’s woodlands, wetlands, and open spaces. KNSI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stearns County property owners may face higher taxes in 2026 if spending grows above property values since county departments asked for nearly $109 million—administrators might trim the request to $106 million but any increase over a 5.6% rise in property values will lead to rising rates; the board will review the preliminary budget on August 12 and adopt the final version in December. KNSI
- ➤ Local officials announced that 24th Avenue North will be closed from 4th Street North to 5th Street North on Tuesday, August 5 (4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) for a private event. City of St. Cloud
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud Hospital was ranked second best in Minnesota by U.S. News & World Report, moving up from third place. The hospital is high performing in four adult specialties—Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Urology, and Pulmonary & Lung Surgery—and is recognized for 19 key procedures including heart procedures and hip replacements. WJON
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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.
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I Am He Said - A Celebration Of The Music Of Neil Diamond
1:30-4:30 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the timeless classics of Neil Diamond with The Killer Vees, featuring beloved hits spanning five decades.
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