Daily
St. Cloud
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud State University will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Community Garden today from 5:30 — 7:00 p.m. at the campus intersection of 5th Avenue South and 6th Street South, where music, food, and a special ice cream flavor made from garden ingredients will be unveiled. WJON
- ➤ The St. Cloud Salvation Army will hold its 18th annual Emergency Shelter Fundraiser on October 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the Park Event Center in Waite Park to support its emergency shelter that helped 434 people last year, including families and children—dinner, music, and a silent auction will be provided. WJON
- ➤ This weekend brings many fall events for local families. St. Cloud hosts a free Annual Harvest Festival at Stearns History Museum and an Autumn Market at River’s Edge Convention Center, and residents can also enjoy AMF Wrestling at Miller Auto Plaza—while nearby areas offer Pickle Fest in Pease, Hello Fall Festival in Rice, Pal-A-Palooza at Wilson Park, and Neighborhood Pet Store Day by Pet Evolution. WJON
- ➤ Life Church at 2409 Clearwater Road in St. Cloud will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to benefit the Overcomers International Fellowship Dream Center—donations of any size, a silent auction, and resident testimonials will support the center's programs. WJON
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sartell-St. Stephen Schools will hold homecoming week next week with a coronation on Monday, tailgate events on Tuesday and Friday, a carnival on Wednesday, and a parade as royalty visits schools—culminating with a football game against Sauk Rapids-Rice on October 3rd. WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Stearns County Highway Department said crews will lay cold patch on County Road 75/Division Street between Highway 15 and 15th Avenue North in Waite Park for the next three days to prepare the road for winter weather—drivers in this busy business corridor should expect occasional delays while work continues. KNSI
- ➤ Candidates Amin Ali and Bob Johnson will meet with constituents at the Great River Regional Library’s Mississippi Room on Tuesday, September 30th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.—the forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters, will let residents discuss issues before the November 4th election fills the vacant District 4 seat. KNSI
- ➤ The Minnesota Department of Transportation completed a road safety audit on Highway 169 between Princeton and Elk River to review crash data and public input. The audit found 12 fatal and 17 serious injury crashes and recommends short-term fixes like high-tension cable barriers, curve signage, and intersection lighting — while a corridor study in late 2026 will guide long-term improvements. WJON
- ➤ Cold Spring City Council will meet on December 10 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall to discuss a proposed tax levy increase expected to raise taxes by 6.56% but only boost the rate by 3.32% due to a growing tax base — residents are invited to share their input before the council votes on the final budget. WJON
- ➤ Waite Park residents will not see their tax bills go up next year because the Economic Development Authority will keep the special levy about the same as this year. Officials expect the final figure to be $85,310—this will be discussed at a meeting on Monday, September 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Cloud Area Schools Administrative Office. KNSI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Sauk Rapids bakery Mixin' It Up celebrates its 10th anniversary by offering allergy-friendly treats including cakes, cookies, breads, and macarons+ recipes inspired by owner Jessi Brinkman's family's gluten-free journey. The bakery attracts customers from across Minnesota and builds a loyal community around its unique offerings. St. Cloud Times
-
Stars & S’mores
8:30-10 p.m. — Wilson Park — $5/Participant — Explore the night sky and celestial wonders with expert guidance and telescopes.
-
45th Anniversary Party featuring Johnny Clueless and FLIPP
7:30 PM — Red Carpet Nightclub — $20 — Celebrate 45 years with live music from Johnny Clueless and FLIPP at this festive anniversary party.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Your calendar reflects your priorities better than your Twitter feed.
~ James Clear
About Daily St. Cloud
Welcome to the Daily St. Cloud, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the St. Cloud, Minnesota community. If you like the Daily St. Cloud, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in St. Cloud.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in St. Cloud and across Minnesota. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily St. Cloud
A free St. Cloud community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailystcloud.com/sitemap