Good morning, St. Cloud.

Nimbus is a two-year-old cat at Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud whose adoption fee is covered by a donor and all cats are half-price now; interested adopters can call 320-252-0896 or visit the shelter during business hours.

The Tri-County Humane Society announced that kitten Marin, who was returned after sparking online interest, has found a forever home with a woman who followed his foster journey.

Marin-now Marvin will join her two other cats as introductions begin.

Collegeville Orchard opened for the season with 20 apple varieties, fresh pumpkins, and a petting zoo that offers fun for kids.

Families can pick apples by the peck or bushel and enjoy local cookbook recipes + pumpkin painting activities.

Nirvana Wellness & Spa opens today in downtown St. Cloud, offering laser hair removal and facials with free consultations as part of its new services.

The spa aims to provide a relaxing experience for local clients.

Paramount Center’s Arts Underground program starts Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the lower-level Visual Arts Department for drop-in art making.

Participants of all ages (those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult) can work with clay, glass, wood, or paint for $10 per visit.

Mann Theater in Plymouth will open its IMAX screen on October 2 in a renovated auditorium where moviegoers can see 'Digger.'

Rocktoberfest will add Kidtoberfest on Friday, Sept.

25 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with kid-friendly games and axe throwing (with Velcro safety) in downtown St. Joseph. The main event on Saturday from 3:00 to 11:00 p.m. will feature polka, a cover band, and contests to support St. Joseph Catholic School.

GREAT Theatre kicks off its 29th season with 'How I Became a Pirate,' a 40-minute musical led by high school students at Helgeson Learning Lab.

The show runs Friday at 6:00 p.m. — it continues Saturday and Sunday with tickets priced at $16.

St. Cloud Technical and Community College will host two open houses to showcase its programs; the main campus on Sept.

30 highlights Skilled Trades, Business, IT, Education, Liberal Arts + transfer options, and the Health Sciences Building on Oct. 7 focuses on Health Sciences and Nursing without registration.

Cold Spring city council votes Wednesday night on an ordinance that would let residents keep up to six backyard chickens with a $100 permit, provided guidelines (excluding roosters and breeding chickens) are met to reduce noise.

The planning commission already approved the measure, with only 10 permits issued yearly.

Sunset Village is launching 47 lots for 55+ residents along the channel between Little Rock Lake + the Mississippi River, offering park models from $125,000 plus a $6,000 fee.

The seasonal community features shuffleboard, kayaking, and sunset pontoon cruises, with lot reservations starting at $500 and operating mid-April to mid-October.