Good morning, St. Cloud.

St. Cloud Park and Recreation held the Superdraft Softball Tournament at the Whitney Sports Complex on Saturday, where 75 players were drafted into 6 teams and played 17 games from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.—each player paid $55 and received a team shirt.

League Director Cody Simacek said the live Facebook draft brought local sports legends together and the event will return in spring 2026.

Last Sunday the Benton County Fair ended with 120,000 visitors enjoying events such as a 4-H Horse Grand Entry Parade, Interactive Bubble Zone, rodeo, and a Bloody Mary Bar in the Beer Garden.

Fair Director Jody Prom said organizers will begin planning the 2026 fair today with new attractions on the agenda.

Añejos Mexican Restaurant in Waite Park closed on July 30 due to unforeseen economic circumstances—customers are encouraged to visit the Sartell or Tacoholic locations.

Local historians Mark Bragelman and Jim Grabinski recalled key St. Cloud nightlife spots on WJON and described how venues like the Commodore Club, V-Bar, and Perry's Bar offered a place for residents to meet after work.

They explained that changes such as the St. Regis Paper Mill expansion led to the closure of many of these iconic sites—illustrating how evolving community needs reshaped local nights.

U.S. News and World Report ranked St. Cloud Hospital second best in Minnesota and praised its work in colon cancer surgery and neurology.

The hospital will get a boost when a new medical school opens this fall in St. Cloud.

A Cold Spring home at 28894 Woodbrook Court is listed for about $1.5 million and has a gourmet kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a 1,300-bottle wine cellar, and a screened porch with a Morso stove — it is set near nearly 190 acres of lakefront trust land — that offers a peaceful setting.

Regional baseball action on August 1 and 2 saw local teams in close contests—Paynesville Pirates beat the Spring Hill Chargers, Avon Lakers edged Foley Lumberjacks, Maple Lake Lakers topped St. Martin Martins, and Moorhead Mudcats won over the Sabin Mets.

Players delivered strong pitching and timely hits as low-scoring games highlighted fierce matchups.

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.

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.