Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, St. Cloud. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local winner claimed a $50,000 Powerball prize at Coborns on Cooper Avenue in St. Cloud Saturday night, the Minnesota Lottery said. The drawing produced winners in other states, and today’s drawing offers an estimated jackpot of $875 million. WJON
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Last Saturday, St. Cloud Cathedral hosted its annual Dance Show at the high school gym with 36 dance teams and a surprise dads performance. The fundraiser showcased many dance styles and raised money for costumes and travel. WJON
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Minnesota dropped 5.5 cents per gallon this week, averaging $2.82 (with some stations offering gas below $2) and are expected to remain low into the new year, easing holiday spending for local drivers. WJON
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents are urged to use proper equipment to test ice thickness before venturing onto frozen lakes today. Experts recommend using an ice chisel, auger, and tape measure to confirm at least 4 inches of clear ice for safe travel. WJON
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Cloud Crush led early + lost in overtime to Anoka on Saturday, Dec. 6 after goals from Casey Hiller and Jonah McLean. Corbin Matanich tied the game late in the third before Evan Dreger scored the winner in overtime. WJON
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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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