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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pantown Brewing in St. Cloud will host its second annual Pickle Party Saturday from noon until 10:00 p.m. where fans will enjoy pickle drinks (such as Pickle Cream Ale) and fun games (like Kick the Pickle) along with foods like pickle pizza. WJON
- ➤ Anna Marie’s Alliance is providing a 24-hour hotline and support services to help those affected by partner violence in central Minnesota. Trained advocates will assess callers’ safety and connect them with resources like shelter, jobs, and mental health help—directly addressing urgent needs. WJON
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A St. Cloud man is accused of drugging and assaulting women while they were unconscious—videos show he used GHB—and he is charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a pre-trial hearing set for August 13. KNSI
- ➤ Stearns County prosecutors charged 25-year-old Marquis Fisher with two counts of 2nd-degree murder and one count of 2nd-degree assault—he is accused of fatally stabbing 36-year-old Shane Brunner during a fight at a home on the 600 block of 12th Avenue North on March 13, and his trial began this week with jury selection set for Tuesday. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ School of Rock is marking its 20th anniversary with a student concert scheduled for August 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre in downtown St. Cloud—ticket prices are $20 for adults and $10 for students, and a lobby display will share the program's history. KNSI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud Council approved revised sign rules that allow two five-square-foot signs and greenlit a 17-acre planned unit development for workforce housing in the Bear Ridge neighborhood—an effort to support future growth. The council also ended cannabis licensing, approved converting the old Persian Club into a church home for 400 members—while tabled Legacy Auto Sales’ expansion plans until cleanup concerns are resolved. KNSI
- ➤ Temporary lane closures on Veterans Drive in St. Cloud will remain until Saturday due to utility work between 27th and 29th Avenues—contractors are working to complete repairs soon while drivers face one lane in each direction and slow traffic. The work started on Tuesday and has made the two-block stretch very busy. KNSI
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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