Good morning, St. Cloud.

Spin Doctors, Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler rocked Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park Saturday at 6 p.m. with hit performances and surprise covers—energizing local fans with a flashback to the 90s.

Fuel prices have surged this week as national diesel averages hit $6.18 and gas prices reach $4.25, with Minnesota rates rising even more to about $4.23 per gallon — a trend that may lead to further increases for local drivers.

St. Cloud Area School District announced that Apollo & Tech high school football programs will combine into one Crush team starting in 2027 due to declining participation, and leaders will share details with the School Board Wednesday while planning to petition for Class 4A competition.

Central Minnesota Builders Association is hosting a Fall Tour of Homes from Sept.

18 to Sept. 20 and Sept. 25 to Sept. 27 in local cities, with free tours of 17 new homes including a Habitat home built with high school students plus maps at local stores.

Vikings fans will soon enjoy the SKOL Crusher Spam Dog created by Hormel as the official stadium dog for the 2026-2027 season at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The treat—with hot honey mustard, purple slaw and crispy potato sticks—will be sampled at the SPAM Tailgate in the Commons starting on Oct. 4.