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Monday, October 27th, 2025

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Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of October.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Kwik Trip announced its new Maple Plain store will open on Dec 11 at 5 a.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony—scheduled for Dec 16 at 10 a.m.—will include an open house from 9 to 11 a.m. and the 9,200-square-foot store is expected to hire 40 to 50 workers.  St. Cloud Times

CULTURE NEWS

  • Over the weekend, 120 tattoo artists and about 1,000 fans gathered at Rivers Edge Convention Center for Granite City Ink Fest, which featured live tattooing, piercings, art, and entertainment. Promoter David Nelson said the festival hosted the King Ink contest—where artists merged two design ideas into one piece—and it ended Sunday with a $10 admission fee.  WJON

HEALTH NEWS

  • CentraCare has named Frank Lococo as its new VP, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer who will start on December 8; he brings nearly 30 years of marketing experience and previously led marketing at Nebraska Medicine—experience he will use to enhance communications across its health systems.  WJON
  • A new adult day center was approved on Oct. 21 in St. Cloud — the New American Adult Center will be at 30 25th Ave. S to serve 51 adults and seniors by offering social activities, health monitoring, and medication assistance from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  St. Cloud Times

SPORTS NEWS

  • Local high school football scores from Saturday, October 25th showed decisive wins as St. Cloud Cathedral—led by Henry Schloe’s 4 touchdown passes—beat Redwood Valley 49–27 and Albany won 41–0 over New London-Spicer. Holdingford overcame Staples-Motley 41–0 with Jaxon Bartkowicz scoring 4 passing and 1 rushing touchdown—wins by Alexandria, ROCORI, Becker, Eden-Valley-Watkins, Holy Family, Annandale, Foley and Litchfield rounded out a busy day in prep football.  WJON

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 10/28/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 10/31/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 11/1/25

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  • Granite City Train Show 2025

    9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center — Admission details not specified — Explore model trains, interactive exhibits, and family fun activities.

    Sat, 11/8/25

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  • Stained Glass & Agate Mosaic Workshop

    6-8 p.m. — Rock and Art Shop — Cost varies — Create your own beautiful glass and agate mosaic in a fun, colorful evening.

    Tue, 11/11/25

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  • Zonta Christmas House 2025

    2-8 p.m. — 1408 Antler Creek Ct — Entry fee supports a good cause — Explore stunning holiday décor while supporting women’s education and empowerment.

    Fri, 11/21/25

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  • Cathedral's Winter Gala 2025

    5-10 p.m. — The Park Event Center — $115 individual tickets, $1,500 for a table — Experience a vibrant evening filled with dining, entertainment, and a live auction supporting student programs.

    Sat, 11/22/25

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