Good morning, St. Cloud.

Three-year-old mixed breed dog Nico weighs 56 pounds and is available for adoption at Tri-County Humane Society.

His fee has been reduced to $50+tax, and he loves kids and other dogs but not cats.

King’s Academy will host a Freedom Flight POW/MIA hot air balloon launch at 3:30 p.m. in its Waite Park parking lot on Thursday.

Selected students who earned the ride through last fall’s fundraiser will celebrate the volunteer group’s mission — honoring service members.

Paramount Center in downtown hosts a Simon and Garfunkel tribute on Tuesday, Nov.

3 at 1:30 p.m., a serial killers talk with Dr. Scott Bonn on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m., an Orleans farewell tour on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m., while Les Misérables runs this weekend.

Sara and Joe Storkamp host a free Halloween display and Haunted House at 1037 Sunset Ridge Road (6 to 9 p.m. daily until Oct.

31) that features a pirate ship built from tongue-and-groove flooring, animatronic creatures, and interactive exhibits for all ages.

Educators in local schools are debating whether to continue teaching cursive writing, with some arguing that digital skills, math, and literacy take priority while others say cursive boosts motor skills + helps students with dyslexia and reading historical texts.

ROCORI voters will face three measures in the upcoming election (school board races, a levy renewal for tech upgrades, and a constitutional amendment to boost trust fund payments) that aim to shape local school futures.

Residents do not need to wait for Saturday’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to safely dispose of unused medications.

Several year-round drop boxes are available, including one at the St. Cloud sheriff’s office, 807 Courthouse Square, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Dr. Ted Truitt from St. Cloud ENT explained that vertigo is a spinning sensation often caused by BPPV while dizziness is a brief, lightheaded feeling.

He advised staying active and consulting a doctor if symptoms persist.

The Cathedral girls soccer team will face East Grand Forks today at 7:30 p.m. at Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School in the Section 8A final, seeking a ticket to the state tournament.

Coach Abby Schneider leads the team, which has improved its season to a 12-6 record with strong senior leadership.