Good morning, St. Cloud.

Gail Cruikshank, who built local talent programs since 2014, will retire in May after a transition that includes part‑time advising and overlap with her successor.

The organization has begun its search for a new Talent & Community Impact Director while Cruikshank will also serve on the Governor's Workforce Development Board after retiring.

Waters Church in Sartell will host The Meating this Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for men 15 and older.

The free event will feature 30 grills serving hot dogs, wings, pulled pork, hamburgers, and ribeye steak — expected to draw about 1,000 in a multi-generational tradition.

Pine Grove Zoo is hosting its Membership Appreciation Weekend in Little Falls from Thursday, Sep.

17 to Sunday, Sep. 20 with behind-the-scenes tours and surprise giveaways. The zoo will run a new fall schedule with hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Denny's closed its four Minnesota locations in Burnsville, Maplewood, North Branch, & Roseville last week, but the chain is launching renovations and a new menu while working with franchisees to reopen sites.

It expects 20 new openings this year.

Former America's Got Talent star Terry Fator brings his Pure Imagination show to the downtown Paramount Center this Saturday.

A few balcony seats remain for local theatergoers to enjoy a night of Vegas-style magic.

Heating bills will rise by 8.7 percent this winter, with electricity costs up 9 percent, natural gas up 5.8 percent, and heating oil climbing 31 percent — Central Minnesota residents can apply for heating help through Tri-CAP.

AARP Minnesota and St. Cloud State University’s Center for Economic Education will host a free Social Security discussion tomorrow from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Ringsmuth Auditorium (Room 122) inside the James W.

Miller Learning Resources Center.

The St. Cloud Area School District’s Early Childhood Family Education program is hosting a free Baby & Toddler Expo at Quarryview Education Center on Saturday (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) where families can explore truck exhibits, enjoy concerts and parenting sessions, and the first 300 families receive gift bags.

Sartell-St. Stephen Schools is seeking veteran alumni + active service members to speak at its Veterans Day program at the Middle School on November 11.

Interested speakers should submit their background details online.

St. Cloud State will host a community dinner with Minnesota Supreme Court justices on Tuesday, Oct.

13 at Atwood Memorial Center — tickets are $25 and must be bought by 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 6, and residents can ask questions during the meal. Oral arguments will be livestreamed on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Tech High School.

The Tri-County Humane Society welcomes Kieba, a friendly six-year-old dog moving to TCHS, as he looks for a calm home.

Local pet lovers can join Woofstock on Sept. 26 at Wilson Park for a pet-friendly walk & fun fundraising event.

Six baseball players from across Minnesota will be inducted into the Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame at Rivers Edge in downtown St. Cloud this Saturday.

Each inductee will receive a special display at the museum on the second floor as the celebration follows the Labor Day state championships.

Cathedral's girls soccer team edged St. Johns Prep 1-0 on Tuesday, Sept.

15 with a goal by Evie Kremer Reisdorf and a shutout by goalie Kenzie Lesnau.

Central Minnesota is set to host the 2027 State Amateur Baseball tournament from August through Labor Day weekend.

Cold Spring, Watkins, Sartell and Avon will split games across four ballparks over three weekends.