Good morning, St. Cloud.

St. Cloud will hold a Day of Remembrance ceremony on Friday, Sept.

11 at 5:00 p.m. at the St. Cloud Police Department (101 11th Avenue North) to honor lives changed by the 9/11 attacks. Local speakers and ceremonial elements are scheduled.

Tonight, the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids features a major truck pull at 6:00 p.m. and offers Jurassic Kingdom, a 4H aerospace show, midway rides, and Cottonwood Stage acts — a busy event for the community.

The St. Cloud Film Society is hosting a shorts showcase at the Red Carpet Nightclub on Aug.

14 from 4:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. as part of the Downtown Art Crawl—this event is a first step toward reviving the annual film fest next year.

Sheriff Steve Soyka invites young residents aged 14 to 21 to join the Explorer Program, a law enforcement training path, with an informational meeting set for Sunday, Aug.

23 at 7:00 p.m. (at the Stearns County Administration Center); about 20 to 30 spots will be available when the program begins in September.

Hunters are advised to check trail cameras, batteries, treestand straps, and sharpen broadheads now because deer season is near; local gear shops may soon see more demand, so reviewing updated hunting regulations and testing equipment is crucial for a smooth start when season begins.

After a 5-1 lead faded on Wednesday at Joe Faber Field against the MoonDogs, the Rox lost 9-6; they will host Mankato again on Thursday with first pitch at 6:35.