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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Minnesota will host many Christmas celebrations this month—festivals, holiday markets and shows are scheduled in St. Cloud, St. Joseph, Sauk Rapids and Sartell. Local events include Beaver Island Brewing’s holiday market with vendor discounts and Santa photo sessions at Crossroads Center Mall. St. Cloud Times
- ➤ St. Cloud's Makers Market is set for Saturday, December 6 at The Regency Venue where local artisans will offer handmade gifts, baked treats, and a free art project for kids led by teaching artist Shane Mahon. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with most items priced between $25 and $50. WJON
- ➤ Metro Bus has announced the Jolly Trolley Food Drive that begins December 15 when volunteers will collect food and cash donations at local grocery stores from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.—the drive will support local food shelves and aid families in need, benefiting Catholic Charities Emergency Services, the Promise Neighborhood, and the St. Cloud Salvation Army. WJON
- ➤ Since May 27, Block by Block ambassadors have cleaned downtown by picking up 15,000 cigarette butts, pulling 5,200 weeds and removing 3,500 pieces of litter—this five-year program supports safety and local business on 5th Avenue and West St. Germain. KNSI
- ➤ A visit to Meire Grove shows a town rich in history with a community park, a pickleball court, and the state's oldest town band playing 4 to 5 concerts and parades each year. Local residents say the town has evolved from an older population to mostly young families—while still preserving events like the annual Potato Pancake Supper. WJON
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud residents have little time to mail their holiday gifts as USPS, FedEx and UPS set early send-by dates for both domestic and international packages—Qwik Pack & Ship, a new family-run business at 20 15th Ave. S., offers all three carriers and extra mailing services to help get packages sent. St. Cloud Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marcus Parkwood Cinema is hosting its Season's Screenings event from December 5th to 18th where seven holiday films will be shown. Ticket prices start at $6 while a Season's Screenings Passport offers four tickets for $15. WJON
- ➤ The Gnarly Bard Theater will host 'The Naughty List 2,' a holiday musical featuring Kiwi the Elf and a live jazz trio this December—tickets remain for select matinees and evening shows after strong early sales. WJON
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clear skies are forecast in Minnesota for the Geminid Meteor Shower on December 13th with its peak at 2 a.m.—experts expect up to 120 bright meteors per hour thanks to the dim moon, giving locals a prime night to watch the show. WJON
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City Engineer's Office announced a lane shift along 5th Avenue South from December 8 to December 12 as part of utility work near First Presbyterian Church now being converted into a drug rehab facility. The lane shift means no parking is allowed between 3rd Street South and Ramsey Place, affecting local businesses—construction is weather-dependent. KNSI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission asked families to stop using Fyzvexo Infant Walkers from Walmart immediately because the walkers can fit through doorways and may let a child slip into danger + customers should dispose of them. WJON
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ray, a friendly 70-pound mixed-breed dog at TriCounty Humane Society, is ready for his forever home and can be seen in Kennel Room 2 today – he is 6 years old, well-trained and good with kids. Families may visit the shelter during business hours or call to schedule a meet-and-greet to see if Ray is the right match. WJON
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. John's football team won 49-15 against Monmouth last Saturday on a snowy field in Collegeville and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen—wide receiver Dylan Wheeler caught 10 passes for 144 yards with 4 touchdowns while quarterback Trey Feeney threw 6 touchdown passes. They will face UW-River Falls at noon Saturday as NFL scouts from 15 teams keep a close eye on Wheeler. WJON
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St. Cloud SCHEELS Holiday LEGO® Build Event
9 AM – 1 PM — Scheels — Free entry — Build a festive LEGO® Holiday Train and take it home while enjoying family fun.
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St. Cloud Ballroom Dance Club
5:30-8 p.m. — Sta-Fit — Affordable entry — Learn the basics of ballroom dancing and enjoy a fun evening of music and dance.
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Tonic Sol-Fa's Final Seasonal Run
7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Celebrate the festive season with Tonic Sol-fa's memorable farewell performance alongside the Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience.
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