Good morning, St. Cloud.

On Saturday, Waite Park's LedgeTober Flannel Fest brought over 1,300 people to the Ledge Amphitheater—where Mayor Ken Schmitt tapped a keg to open the event—and featured live music, samples from 15 local breweries and wineries, contests awarding $100 prizes, and a raffle for a one-night hotel stay, dinner, and concert tickets for 2026.

Kwik Trip is updating its cash rules by no longer accepting pennies and will round down cash transactions to the nearest five cents—this change aims to help customers and manage the depleted penny supply.

Card payments will remain exact.

Fare For All is hosting a pop-up grocery event today at Resurrection Lutheran Church in St. Joseph from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.—shoppers can stock up on fall hot buys like Beef Lit'l Smokies, Local Delicate Squash, Ham & Cheese Quiche, and Chicken Tenders while using cash, EBT, or credit cards.

The St. Cloud VA Medical Center will host six walk-in vaccine clinics over the next two weeks to offer flu and COVID jabs in Building 96.

Sessions are scheduled on October 15, 16, 17, and 18 with morning or evening times to help protect veterans during respiratory virus season.

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center in St. Cloud will cut its withdrawal management program on Jan.

1, 2026, eliminating 25 jobs due to underutilization and a nearly $980,000 loss in 2024—its space will be repurposed to expand residential crisis services amid growing demand.

On October 4, local high schools played soccer and volleyball games.

In girls soccer, Hillcrest Lutheran Academy beat Melrose 3-1; in boys soccer, St. Cloud Cathedral won 4-2 over Bemidji with Jacob Oliver scoring all four goals—an impressive effort—while Hillcrest Lutheran Academy won 2-0 over Melrose and Westonka beat Big Lake 4-0, and in girls volleyball, Sartell beat St. Cloud Tech 3-2 while Litchfield and Becker won their games 2-1 and 2-0.

An Evening of Stories and Songs with Jeremy Camp & Adrienne Camp

7-8:30 p.m. — Calvary Classical Academy — Ticket prices may increase at the door — Enjoy a night filled with inspiring stories and uplifting music from Jeremy and Adrienne Camp.

Northland's Fall Party

Northland’s annual Fall Party is coming up this Saturday, October 11th, from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.! This fun-filled community event will feature pony rides, hayrides, candy hunts, bounce houses, face painting, games, food trucks, and much more.

6th Annual Banquet for Recovery

Join us on Friday, October 17th at the 6th Annual Banquet for Recovery as we celebrate resilience, hope, and those making a difference in our recovery community. 🎤 Be inspired by keynote speaker May Diddy and enjoy an evening of connection, recognition, and purpose!

6th Annual Banquet for Recovery

Join us on Friday, October 17th at the 6th Annual Banquet for Recovery as we celebrate resilience, hope, and those making a difference in our recovery community. 🎤 Be inspired by keynote speaker May Diddy and enjoy an evening of connection, recognition, and purpose!

The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Live Score by Quarkestra

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Gnarly Bard Theater — Ticketed event — Experience the haunting romance of a silent classic with an original live score.

A Tribute to 90's Alternative Rock

7:30-9 p.m. — Pioneer Place On Fifth — Cost info not provided — Relive the iconic sounds of the 90's with hits from your favorite bands in a nostalgic celebration.

A Choral Community Celebration

4-6 p.m. — Stewart Hall — $5 max for parking — Experience a celebratory concert showcasing the choral talents from Central Minnesota's finest ensembles.

Project Connect

10 AM – 3 PM — St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center — Free entry — Access community services from local agencies at this beneficial event.

Mall-O-Ween Spooktacular

4-7 p.m. — Crossroads Center — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of Halloween activities with trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, and more.

Born On The Bayou: The Music of John Fogerty & Creedence Clearwater Revival

7:30-9 p.m. — Pioneer Place On Fifth — Ticketed — Experience the classic hits of CCR and John Fogerty performed by Mason Dixon in a rocking tribute.