Good morning, St. Cloud.

Central Minnesota Community Foundation is accepting applications for grants to support programs for boys and men in Benton — Stearns and Sherburne counties, focusing on education, fatherhood, mentorship and mental health.

Nonprofits, schools and government entities must apply by Oct. 31.

St. Cloud Park and Recreation released its fall catalog featuring Movie Under the Stars with Monsters, Inc. on Sept.

12 at 6:30 p.m. at Whitney Sports Complex — Stars and S’mores on Oct. 2 and 3 offers guided telescope viewing and hot chocolate at Wilson Park.

TriCounty Humane Society features Ziggy, an active dog who loves people but chases cats if you have another pet.

Pre-registration for the Woofstock Companion Walk ends Friday plus the fundraiser is set for Sept. 26 at Wilson Park with vendors, live music, and kids’ activities.

Five central Minnesota manufacturing companies advanced to the final 64 in the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce's Coolest Thing Made competition.

Public voting will narrow the field until a winner is announced at the Manufacturers' Summit on Oct. 6.

Pioneer Place On Fifth in St. Cloud is launching its fall season with live shows starting Thursday, Sept.

10 with a theater production, followed by tribute band performances and radio programs. More concerts, including the return of the Fabulous Armadillos, will be added as details are finalized.

The Stearns History Museum will host an event tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. where visitors can explore original library artifacts and learn how Andrew Carnegie and James J.

Hill helped start the public library — admission is $5 or free for museum members.

Saint Mary's University and CentraCare launched a nurse anesthesiology program in St. Cloud; the inaugural class (which began Monday) is already full with students who can now complete clinical rotations locally.

St. Cloud Tech football is looking to bounce back in 2026 after a 2-7 season as coach Jon Benson noted improvements and a strong return of quarterback Andrew Brown along with key players like senior MarQwon Brown.

The Tigers will open the season with games against North St. Paul, Sartell-St. Stephen, and Breck.

The St. Cloud Rox are hosting the Sporting Clays Shootout on Thursday, Sept.

17 at the Rice Creek Hunting Club in Little Falls, accepting four-person teams after a three-year sellout. All proceeds support the Rox Community Foundation and Kimball High School Trap Team — a benefit for local youth.