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Saturday, August 17th, 2024
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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eli, a 6-year-old from Minnesota battling leukemia, was gifted a German Shepherd puppy through Make-A-Wish, fulfilling his dream of having a K-9 police dog partner. WJON
- ➤ West St. Germain Street will be closed from 6th Ave to 5th Ave on August 24, 2024, for the Common Roots Festival. City of St. Cloud
- ➤ County Road 134 will be closed from White Drive to Royal Way for a week starting August 23, 2024, due to utility work, potentially causing major traffic delays. City of St. Cloud
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bryant Garth II was sentenced to 74 years for a south St. Cloud shooting that injured four, marking the last of three convictions in the case. WJON
- ➤ Minnesota's crime rate decreased by 6.9% in 2023, with significant drops in aggravated assaults, rapes, and motor vehicle thefts, but hate crimes and assaults on law enforcement officers rose. KNSI
- ➤ Ray McNeary was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for an armed robbery at a Wells Fargo bank in St. Cloud in 2021. WJON
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Oblivion Coffee Bar in downtown St. Cloud has shut down just one year after opening. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence Hall, named after Isabel Lawrence and initially opened in 1885 as a women's dormitory, is the oldest existing building on St. Cloud State University's campus, with a history of rebuilding after a fire in 1905. WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud residents have an opportunity to review and discuss the city's proposed $87.8 million budget for 2025, featuring a 2.31% increase and significant funding boost for public safety, during a meeting on August 19. KNSI
TRAVEL NEWS
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On-Site Tour at Benedict Village
Explore the exceptional dining and lifestyle options at one of the top-rated senior living communities in St. Cloud, MN.
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Mainstreet Involvement Fair - Annual Student Engagement Event
Discover opportunities to engage with student organizations, faculty, and services at St. Cloud State University's annual involvement fair.
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1980s Tunes Concert at Stearns History Museum
Experience a lively outdoor concert featuring the St. Cloud Municipal Band playing memorable hits from the 1980s on the museum lawn.
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Rockin' Recovery in the park and 5K at Lake George
Hosted by the Recovery Community Network (RCN) to celebrate National Recovery Month, this FREE community event is open to everyone! Come out and enjoy a day filled with activities, music, and fun for all ages. Fun & activities start at 2 PM, the 5K Recovery Run/Walk at 5 PM, and the band kicks off at 6 PM.
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Cloud Coffee Fest 2024
Experience the rich flavors of coffee at the 3rd annual Cloud Coffee Fest, featuring local roasters and shops from Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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