Good morning, St. Cloud.

Bernick Family Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits that support youth career skills and active living in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Awards range from $5,000 to $40,000 with up to $300,000 available (from a business founded in 1916) and applications close September 30.

Local Back to School events happening next weekend offer fun for families, as the Crossroads Center hosts a Bash on Aug.

9 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) with magic shows, balloon twisting, crafts, and face painting, and later that day Lake George hosts an ice cream social and donation drive.

A jersey auction at last Saturday's game raised a record $11,170 for nonprofits serving local veterans and their families.

The proceeds were split evenly between TriUnity Foundation — which supports veterans facing terminal illness — and Freedom Flight, a nonprofit raising awareness of veteran issues.

Dave's Hot Chicken is set to open its new St. Cloud location in the former Gap store at Rivertown Village in late fall, with construction beginning soon as former NBA player Kris Humphries and his family bring a fresh fast chicken option.

The documentary Echoes in the NIght, about the search for Jacob Wetterling, will screen at movie theaters in central Minnesota.

Showtimes vary + check local listings for details.

St. Cloud State economist King Banaian said rising fertilizer prices from the conflict with Iran may lead some local farmers to skip planting next year as orders for 2027 are already placed at high prices+ he added that if the conflict eases, prices could fall.

St. Cloud State University was named to the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll for the seventh consecutive year—recognizing its policies that support community college transfer students.

The school, with 43% of its enrollment from transfers, is one of two Minnesota State institutions to earn this recognition.

Coach Dwight Lundeen is set for his final Becker Bulldogs season starting September 3 against Orono after a 57-year career.

His son Matt has written a book on his legacy that will be available on Amazon Monday, Aug. 10 for $17.99, featuring his wife’s insights as well.

Mateo Segura’s seventh-inning homer tied the game before Sartell Post 277 walked off with a 10 to 5 win in ten innings Tuesday, Aug.

4. Nolan Henker recorded a five-inning win + Henry Schloe struck out nine in a dominant performance as local teams showed strong pitching and timely hitting.

Town ball teams competed today with standout pitching and tight scores; the Sartell Stone Poneys tied the Monticello Polecats 3-3 after an eighth inning rally while other matchups among local teams showed strong pitching and close contests.