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February 25, 2024(2 events)

8:00 am: Pickleball


February 25, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball


February 25, 2024

Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.

February 26, 2024(5 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


February 26, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

6:00 pm: Pickleball


February 26, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee.

6:00 pm: Sartell City Council


February 26, 2024

Sartell City Council, 6-8 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N. Council meetings can also be viewed live on Charter channel 181 and again at 9 a.m. the Wednesday following the meeting.

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6:30 pm: St. Joseph Park Board meeting


February 26, 2024

St. Joseph Park Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E., St. Joseph.

7:00 pm: St. Joseph Township Board


February 26, 2024

St. Joseph Township Board, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 935 College Ave. S., St. Joseph.

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February 27, 2024(7 events)

9:00 am: Stearns County Board of Commissioners


February 27, 2024

Stearns County Board of Commissioners, 9 - 11 a.m., 705 Courthouse Square, St Cloud.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


February 27, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

10:15 am: Winter Storytime


February 27, 2024

Winter Storytime, for ages 3-6, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us for stories, songs and fun. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration; please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.

11:00 am: Winter Storytime


February 27, 2024

Winter Storytime, for ages 3-6, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


February 27, 2024

St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.

6:00 pm: Stearns County Planning Commission


February 27, 2024

Stearns County Planning Commission, 6 p.m., County Service Center, 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park.

7:00 pm: National Alliance on Mental Illness


February 27, 2024

National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7 - 8:30 p.m., online meeting via "Hey Peers" until further notice. The Family Support Group is for Family Members, Caregivers and Friends of a person affected by mental illness. Any diagnosis, any age. Follow these instructions to register: http://www.namistcloud.com/support-groups.html

More information

February 28, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


February 28, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

6:00 pm: Pickleball


February 28, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

February 29, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


February 29, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


February 29, 2024

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.

March 1, 2024(3 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 1, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

7:00 pm: “Disney's Newsies Jr.”


March 1, 2024

“Disney's Newsies Jr.,” 7 p.m., Sartell Middle School, 748 Seventh St. N., Sartell. Free-will cash donation.

March 2, 2024(8 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

Pacesetter Youth Basketball Playoffs

March 2, 2024

Pacesetter Youth Basketball Playoffs: girls’ teams in grades 4-7 in Region 5, St. Cloud. Questions?  320-243-7460, [email protected] or www.pacesettersports.net.

8:00 am: Gardening Education Day


March 2, 2024

Gardening Education Day, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., College of St. Benedict (Gorecki Center), 37 S. College Ave., St. Joseph. The day consists of keynote speaker with breakout sessions (variety of gardening topics), and make-and-take sessions, lunch, vendors and door prizes. Registration required. Contact [email protected] or 320-255-6169.

8:00 am: Pickleball


March 2, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

11:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 2, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: League of Women Voters


March 2, 2024

League of Women Voters, 1-3 p.m., Great River Regional Library (Lobby), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St Cloud.

1:00 pm: St. Joseph New Moms Group


March 2, 2024

St. Joseph New Moms Group, 1 p.m., Local Blend, 19 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph. Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/stjoenewmoms or connect with Sara Zimmerman, 612-723-6658. 

2:00 pm: “Disney's Newsies Jr.”


March 2, 2024

“Disney's Newsies Jr.,” 2 p.m., Sartell Middle School, 748 Seventh St. N., Sartell. Free-will cash donation.

March 3, 2024(4 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

Pacesetter Youth Basketball Playoffs

March 3, 2024

Pacesetter Youth Basketball Playoffs: girls’ teams in grades 4-7 in Region 4, St. Cloud. Questions?  320-243-7460, [email protected] or www.pacesettersports.net.

8:00 am: Pickleball


March 3, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball


March 3, 2024

Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.

March 4, 2024(8 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

8:00 am: Skin cancer Screening


March 4, 2024

Skin cancer Screening, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Skin Care Doctors, 1350 Lesauk Drive, Sartell.  Call to ensure your screening at 952-283-0123. 

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 4, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

10:00 am: Book-A-Genealogist


March 4, 2024

Book-A-Genealogist, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Great River Regional Library (Computer Lab 212), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St Cloud. Need extra assistance with your family research? Get one-on-one consultation from a professional volunteer genealogist researching your family tree and using the library's genealogy resources with expert guidance! Walk-ins welcome; First-come, first-served basis, but appointments are given top priority. Bring any info you already have and let us help you grow your family tree! Call 320-650-2500 to make an appointment.

5:30 pm: Sartell Lions Club


March 4, 2024

Sartell Lions Club, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Stewart Giffin's House, 813 9th St No, Sartell. Stewart Giffin, 651-261-4272.

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6:00 pm: Pickleball


March 4, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee.

6:00 pm: Sartell Planning Commission


March 4, 2024

Sartell Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N.

6:00 pm: St. Joseph City Council


March 4, 2024

St. Joseph City Council, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.

More information

March 5, 2024(10 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

8:00 am: Skin cancer Screening


March 5, 2024

Skin cancer Screening, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Skin Care Doctors, 1350 Lesauk Drive, Sartell.  Call to ensure your screening at 952-283-0123. 

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 5, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

10:00 am: Memory Writers


March 5, 2024

Memory Writers, group develops topics and turn in stories, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St Cloud.

10:15 am: Spring Storytime


March 5, 2024

Spring Storytime for ages 3-6, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library (Room 123), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us for stories, songs and fun! Books are geared for 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. No advanced registration; please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.

11:00 am: Spring Storytime


March 5, 2024

Spring Storytime for ages 3-6, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library (Room 123), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us for stories, songs and fun! Books are geared for 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. No advanced registration; please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


March 5, 2024

St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.

5:00 pm: Laundry Love


March 5, 2024

Laundry Love, 5-8 p.m., St. Joseph Laundromat, 31 W. Minnesota St. The first and third Tuesdays of the month, guests will be able to get quarters and laundry supplies to do their laundry. Volunteers come from St. John’s Campus Ministry, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Central Minnesota Catholic Worker.

7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club


March 5, 2024

St. Joseph Lions Club, 7 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.

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7:00 pm: St. Wendel Township meeting


March 5, 2024

St. Wendel Township Meeting, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 36922 CR 4, St. Joseph.

March 6, 2024(5 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 6, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

2:00 pm: Advocates for Independence


March 6, 2024

Advocates for Independence, 2-4 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, 215 Benton Drive N., Sauk Rapids. 320-529-9000.

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6:00 pm: Pickleball


March 6, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

6:30 pm: St. Cloud school board meeting / work session


March 6, 2024

St. Cloud school board meeting / work session, 6:30 p.m., District Administration Office, St. Cloud Area School District 742, 1201 Second St. S., Waite Park.

March 7, 2024(7 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


March 7, 2024

Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Learn what it is like to go on an Honor Flight. Veteran Bill Jones will describe the program, preparations necessary to make the day memorable for veterans on these fights, and his own experience as an honoree.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 7, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: Career Force


March 7, 2024

Career Force, 1-3 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Get help job searching. Services include resume reviews, interest assessments, career exploration and other job search assistance.

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


March 7, 2024

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.

5:00 pm: Pathways 4 Youth


March 7, 2024

Pathways 4 Youth, 5-7 p.m., Great River Regional Library (Room 263), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Offering basic needs items like granola bars, water and other easy to grab foods; a case manager will also be available. Pathways 4 Youth is a resource center for youth ages 16 through 24 experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. They offer a safe, secure, nonjudgmental space along with services to meet your needs and support your growth. https://griver.org.

6:30 pm: Tree Shakers Genealogy Club


March 7, 2024

Tree Shakers Genealogy Club, for ages 16 to adult, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Great River Regional Library (Room 208), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Monthly genealogy club featuring an educational topic and discussion between members to share tips and ideas for the informal amateur genealogist. Beginner to advanced experience welcome. Call 320.650.2500 for details to join online. For ages 16 to adult. 

March 8, 2024(2 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 8, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

March 9, 2024(3 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

8:00 am: Pickleball


March 9, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

10:00 am: Nature Tales


March 9, 2024

Nature Tales, 10:30 - 11:30am, Great River Regional Library (Children's Discovery Cove Program Room 123), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join environmental education students from St. John's Outdoor University for stories and activities about the great outdoors! For ages 5 to 12. Ages 7 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Limit 20.

March 10, 2024(3 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

8:00 am: Pickleball


March 10, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball


March 10, 2024

Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.

March 11, 2024(12 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

9:00 am: Hypertension Control Wellness Workshop


March 11, 2024

Hypertension Control Wellness Workshop presented by health coaches, 9-10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 11, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

10:00 am: Book-A-Genealogist


March 11, 2024

Book-A-Genealogist, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Great River Regional Library (Computer Lab 212), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St Cloud. Need extra assistance with your family research? Get one-on-one consultation from a professional volunteer genealogist researching your family tree and using the library's genealogy resources with expert guidance! Walk-ins welcome; First-come, first served basis, but appointments are given top priority. Bring any info you already have and let us help you grow your family tree! Call 320-650-2500 to make an appointment.

12:00 pm: St. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting


March 11, 2024

St. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting, noon, Minnesota Street Market, 27 Minnesota St. W., St. Joseph.

2:30 pm: Tech Help Time


March 11, 2024

Tech Help Time, 2:30-3 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Would you like to download books from the library website or use our online resources? Trouble understanding your laptop, tablet, e-reader or other electronic device? Help is available at the Basic "getting started" level, advanced topics are NOT covered. Register with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session. For adults.

3:30 pm: Fare for All 10-year celebration


March 11, 2024

Fare for All 10-year celebration, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. Lori Linn, 763-450-3880. fareforall.org.

6:00 pm: Pickleball


March 11, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee.

6:00 pm: Sartell City Council


March 11, 2024

Sartell City Council, 6-8 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N. Council meetings are open to the public. Council meetings can also be viewed live on Charter channel 181 and again at 9 a.m. the Wednesday following the meeting.

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6:00 pm: St. Joseph Planning Commission


March 11, 2024

St. Joseph Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. 

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6:30 pm: St. Joseph Women of Today


March 11, 2024

St. Joseph Women of Today, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Community Fire Station, 323 Fourth Ave. NE. Are you looking for ways to volunteer in the community and make some new friends who like to have fun? Join other women to do charitable projects and have fun at social events. 

7:00 pm: St. Joseph Township Board


March 11, 2024

St. Joseph Township Board, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 935 College Ave. S., St. Joseph.

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March 12, 2024(9 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

9:00 am: Stearns County Board of Commissioners meeting


March 12, 2024

Stearns County Board of Commissioners meeting, 9 - 11 a.m., 705 Courthouse Square, St Cloud.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 12, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

10:15 am: Spring Storytime


March 12, 2024

Spring Storytime for ages 3-6, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library (Room 123), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us for stories, songs and fun! Books are geared for 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. No advanced registration; please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.

11:00 am: Spring Storytime


March 12, 2024

Spring Storytime for ages 3-6, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library (Room 123), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us for stories, songs and fun! Books are geared for 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. No advanced registration; please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.

11:30 am: Sartell Chamber of Commerce


March 12, 2024

Sartell Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m., Waters Church, 1227 Pinecone Road N., Sartell. 320-258.6061. [email protected]

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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


March 12, 2024

St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.

6:30 pm: "Le Charme Discret de la Bourgeoisie"


March 12, 2024

"Le Charme Discret de la Bourgeoisie" (Luis Buñuel, 1972), part of the sixth French-language film festival series, 6:30 p.m., College of St. Benedict (Gorecki 204), 37 S. College Ave., St. Joseph. The film is subtitled in English and free of charge. 

7:00 pm: National Alliance on Mental Illness


March 12, 2024

National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7 - 8:30 p.m., online meeting via "Hey Peers" until further notice. The Family Support Group is for Family Members, Caregivers and Friends of a person affected by mental illness. Any diagnosis, any age. Follow these instructions to register: http://www.namistcloud.com/support-groups.html

More information

March 13, 2024(8 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

9:00 am: Breakfast Club


March 13, 2024

Breakfast Club, 9-10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S. Free for members, nominal fee for nonmembers. Advanced registration online required. 320-253-8424. 

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 13, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

11:30 am: St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce


March 13, 2024

St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. stjosephchamber.com

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6:00 pm: Between the Covers Book Discussion


March 13, 2024

Between the Covers Book Discussion, 6-7 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Contact the St. Cloud Public Library for titles being discussed.

6:00 pm: Pickleball


March 13, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

6:00 pm: Stearns County Park Commission meeting


March 13, 2024

Stearns County Park Commission meeting, 6 p.m., Stearns County Parks Office, 1802 County Road 137, Waite Park.

6:30 pm: St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club


March 13, 2024

St Joseph Y2K Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St.

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March 14, 2024(12 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

9:00 am: Seniors and Law Enforcement Together and Coffee and Conversation with the Sartell Senior Connection


March 14, 2024

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together and Coffee and Conversation with the Sartell Senior Connection, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Sartell public safety officers and interested seniors meet monthly to discuss public safety issues affecting seniors and the community. Free for members; nominal fee for non-members. 

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 14, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

10:00 am: Sartell-Sauk Rapids Moms Club Monthly Social


March 14, 2024

Location varies each month. Contact Tanya at [email protected] for questions or to join the group.

10:30 am: Preschoolers Play and Learn Workshop


March 14, 2024

Preschoolers Play and Learn Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library (Room 123), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Encourage a love of learning as you and your child play, explore, discover, count and create. Join us anytime during the hour for this open-ended play session. Activities designed for ages 1 to 5. No registration, but room limits may be enforced. 

1:00 pm: Career Force


March 14, 2024

Career Force, 1-3 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Get help job searching. Services include resume reviews, interest assessments, career exploration and other job search assistance.

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


March 14, 2024

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.

1:30 pm: Senior citizens cards and bingo


March 14, 2024

Senior citizens cards and bingo, 1:30-3:30 p.m., St. Joseph Community Fire Station, 323 Fourth Ave. SE. 

5:30 pm: Pathways 4 Youth


March 14, 2024

Pathways 4 Youth, 5-7 p.m., Great River Regional Library (Room 263), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Offering basic needs items like granola bars, water and other easy to grab foods; a case manager will also be available. Pathways 4 Youth is a resource center for youth ages 16 through 24 experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. They offer a safe, secure, nonjudgmental space along with services to meet your needs and support your growth. https://griver.org

6:00 pm: Fiber Arts Club


March 14, 2024

Fiber Arts Club, 6 -7 p.m., St. Cloud Public Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Bring your fiber arts project and join us for an hour of open creation. A staff member will be available with experience in sewing to show basic beginner concepts.  

6:00 pm: Stearns County Board of Adjustment


March 14, 2024

Stearns County Board of Adjustment, 6 p.m., County Service Center, 3301 CR 138, Waite Park. Please contact Environmental Services at 320-656-3613 for more information

7:00 pm: Rainbow Support Evening (virtual event)


March 14, 2024

Rainbow Support Evening (virtual event),  7-9 p.m. Parents/allies/friends and LGBTQ+ persons gather to pray, share stories and support each other. Confidentiality is maintained. Free-will offering accepted. Participants will need access to a computer with a camera, smartphone, tablet or any other device with Zoom capability. Registration Link: https://sbm.osb.org/event/rainbow-support-evening-virtual-2/ 

March 15, 2024(3 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 15, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

8:00 pm: St. Cloud Singles Club Dance


March 15, 2024

St. Cloud Singles Dance, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., VFW Granite Post 428, 9 18th Ave N, St. Cloud. Anyone Single or Divorced over 21 welcome. Nominal fee. 320-339-4533. stcloudmnsingles.com

March 16, 2024(4 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

8:00 am: Pickleball


March 16, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

9:30 am: Central Minnesota Bookworms


March 16, 2024

Central Minnesota Bookworms, 9:30 am, Minnesota Street Market (meeting space at the back of the store), 27 W Minnesota St, St Joseph. Contact Kathy at (320) 470-0942 or Sandy at (320) 492-6362 with any questions.

11:30 am: Community Fellowship Meal


March 16, 2024

Community Fellowship Meal, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pinecone Road S., Sartell. Meals are free, and guests can join us inside for the community meal or have takeout.

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March 17, 2024(4 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

Pacesetter Youth Basketball Playoffs

March 17, 2024

Pacesetter Youth Basketball Playoffs: Girls’ teams in grades 8 and 9 in Regions 7 and 8, St. Cloud. Questions?  320-243-7460, [email protected] or www.pacesettersports.net 

8:00 am: Pickleball


March 17, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball


March 17, 2024

Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.

March 18, 2024(8 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

9:00 am: Hypertension Control Wellness Workshop


March 18, 2024

Hypertension Control Wellness Workshop presented by health coaches, 9-10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 18, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

11:00 am: Tai Chi classes


March 18, 2024

Tai Chi classes, 11 a.m. - noon, St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St E. Free. Come learn and practice the movements of Tai Chi. Regular practice can increase flexibility and strength, and improve cardiovascular fitness. The emphasis is on correct posture means that Tai Chi can instill a greater awareness of the body and how it moves through space. 

6:00 pm: Pickleball


March 18, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee.

6:00 pm: St. Joseph City Council


March 18, 2024

St. Joseph City Council, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.

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6:30 pm: Sartell-St. Stephen Schools School Board Meeting


March 18, 2024

Sartell-St. Stephen school board, 6:30 p.m., Board Room at the District Service Center, 212 Third Avenue North, Sartell.

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7:00 pm: St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting


March 18, 2024

St. Joseph Rod and Gun Club, 7 p.m., American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St., St. Joseph.

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March 19, 2024(11 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

9:00 am: Stearns County Board of Commissioners


March 19, 2024

Stearns County Board of Commissioners, 9 - 11 a.m., 705 Courthouse Square, St Cloud.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 19, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

10:00 am: Memory Writers


March 19, 2024

Memory Writers, group develops topics and turn in stories, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St Cloud.

10:00 am: Mobile office hours


March 19, 2024

Mobile office hours, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sartell City Hall. A caseworker from Rep. Tom Emmer’s office will be available to handle issues with federal government services. 

12:00 pm: St. Joseph Economic Development Authority


March 19, 2024

St. Joseph Economic Development Authority, noon, Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.

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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


March 19, 2024

St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.

5:00 pm: Laundry Love


March 19, 2024

Laundry Love, 5-8 p.m., St. Joseph Laundromat, 31 W. Minnesota St. The first and third Tuesdays of the month, guests will be able to get quarters and laundry supplies to do their laundry. Volunteers come from St. John’s Campus Ministry, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Central Minnesota Catholic Worker.

6:30 pm: “Iris”


March 19, 2024

“Iris,” presented by Marsha Ocel, president of Minnesota Iris Society, 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get connected, email [email protected] or go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/SCFGCLUB 

7:00 pm: St. Cloud Area Genealogists


March 19, 2024

St. Cloud Area Genealogists, 7 p.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S., St. Cloud. Meeting by Zoom. For more information, please contact Brendon Duffy, 320-237-3723. stearns-museum.org

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7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club


March 19, 2024

St. Joseph Lions Club, 7 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.

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March 20, 2024(6 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

9:00 am: Strategic Farming 2024: Let's talk fungicides for corn and soybean diseases


March 20, 2024

Strategic Farming 2024: Let's talk fungicides for corn and soybean diseases, 9-10 a.m, Webinar series. Speaker: Dr. Kiersten Wise, Ph.D., Professor/Extension plant pathologist, University of Kentucky. The Strategic Farming webinar series will provide up-to-date, research-based information to help you optimize your crop management strategies for 2024. Register on https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TyK01aQ8R9aYa4T-Tafiqw#/registration 

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 20, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

6:00 pm: Pickleball


March 20, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

6:30 pm: "Retour à Seoul"


March 20, 2024

"Retour à Seoul" (Davy Chou, 2022), part of the sixth French-language film festival series, 6:30 p.m., College of St. Benedict (Gorecki 204), 37 S. College Ave., St. Joseph. The film is subtitled in English and free of charge. 

6:30 pm: St. Cloud school board meeting


March 20, 2024

St. Cloud school board, 6:30 p.m., District Administration Office, St. Cloud Area School District 742, 1201 Second St. S., Waite Park.

March 21, 2024(5 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


March 21, 2024

Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. “Resiliency: What Makes One Person Better At It Than Another?” Guest speaker Terriann Thommes of Homeward Health Community Outreach will help us understand more about this important skill. This month’s Coffee with a Side of Cake presentation is hosted by Tamara Huesers of SPOT Rehabilitation and Home Care.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 21, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


March 21, 2024

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.

6:00 pm: American Legion-Sartell


March 21, 2024

American Legion-Sartell, open to all veterans young and old, 6 p.m., Sartell Community Center., 850 19th St. S. [email protected].

March 22, 2024(3 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

7:00 am: Pack the Porches food and fund drive


March 22, 2024

Pack the Porches food and fund drive, benefitting Catholic Charities Emergency Food Shelf, 7a.m. - 1p.m., Pioneer Place on Fifth (22 5th Avenue S., St. Cloud) and St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (1716 Pinecone Road S., Sartell). Catholic Charities Food Shelf will accept donations of nonperishable food items and Coborn’s will match all food and fund donations up to $13,000. 

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 22, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

March 23, 2024(2 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

8:00 am: Pickleball


March 23, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

March 24, 2024(4 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

Pacesetter Youth Basketball Playoffs

March 24, 2024

Pacesetter Youth Basketball Playoffs: Girls’ teams in grades 8 and 9 in Regions 5, 6, 7 and 8, St. Cloud. Questions?  320.243.7460, [email protected] or www.pacesettersports.net.

8:00 am: Pickleball


March 24, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball


March 24, 2024

Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.

March 25, 2024(8 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

9:00 am: Hypertension Control Wellness Workshop


March 25, 2024

Hypertension Control Wellness Workshop presented by health coaches, 9-10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 25, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

11:00 am: Tai Chi classes


March 25, 2024

Tai Chi classes, 11 a.m. - noon, St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St E. Free. Come learn and practice the movements of Tai Chi. Regular practice can increase flexibility and strength, and improve cardiovascular fitness. The emphasis is on correct posture means that Tai Chi can instill a greater awareness of the body and how it moves through space. 

6:00 pm: Pickleball


March 25, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee.

6:00 pm: Sartell City Council


March 25, 2024

Sartell City Council, 6-8 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N. Council meetings can also be viewed live on Charter channel 181 and again at 9 a.m. the Wednesday following the meeting.

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6:30 pm: St. Joseph Park Board meeting


March 25, 2024

St. Joseph Park Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E., St. Joseph.

7:00 pm: St. Joseph Township Board


March 25, 2024

St. Joseph Township Board, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 935 College Ave. S., St. Joseph.

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March 26, 2024(4 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 26, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


March 26, 2024

St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.

7:00 pm: National Alliance on Mental Illness


March 26, 2024

National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7 - 8:30 p.m., online meeting via "Hey Peers" until further notice. The Family Support Group is for Family Members, Caregivers and Friends of a person affected by mental illness. Any diagnosis, any age. Follow these instructions to register: http://www.namistcloud.com/support-groups.html

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March 27, 2024(4 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

9:00 am: Strategic Farming 2024: Let's talk fungicides for corn and soybean diseases


March 27, 2024

Strategic Farming 2024: Let's talk fungicides for corn and soybean diseases, 9-10 a.m, Webinar series. Speaker: Dr. Dean Malvick, Extension plant pathologist. The Strategic Farming webinar series will provide up-to-date, research-based information to help you optimize your crop management strategies for 2024. Register on https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TyK01aQ8R9aYa4T-Tafiqw#/registration 

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 27, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

6:00 pm: Pickleball


March 27, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

March 28, 2024(5 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 28, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


March 28, 2024

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.

2:00 pm: Healthy Lifestyle May Reduce Dementia Risk


March 28, 2024

Healthy Lifestyle May Reduce Dementia Risk, hosted by Edgewood Vista Sartell, 2-3:30 p.m., Edgewood Vista, 677 Brianna Drive, Sartell. Presenters: Cristina Rodriguez and Tami Kolbinger from Dementia Resource Center in St. Cloud, Certified Dementia Educators. During this event we will discuss eight simple lifestyle changes we can make to possibly reduce our risk of developing dementia. There will be an additional 30 minutes available for questions. Edgewood will offer a free tour of their memory care after the event. RSVP is suggested, as space is limited. Call Nicole at (320) 281-3343 for more information.

6:00 pm: Stearns County Planning Commission


March 28, 2024

Stearns County Planning Commission, 6 p.m., County Service Center, 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park.

March 29, 2024(4 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


March 29, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

4:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club fish fry


March 29, 2024

St. Joseph Lions Club fish fry, 4-7pm, Sal’s Bar & Grill, 109 W Minnesota St., St. Joseph.

8:30 pm: Adult (21+) Flashlight Dash


March 29, 2024

Adult (21+) Flashlight Dash, 8:30 p.m., Milk and Honey Ciders, 11738 County Road 51, St. Joseph. Bring your own flashlight. Prizes in the eggs are from local businesses. Nominal fee.

March 30, 2024(2 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

8:00 am: Pickleball


March 30, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

March 31, 2024(3 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

8:00 am: Pickleball


March 31, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball


March 31, 2024

Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.

April 1, 2024(8 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

9:00 am: Hypertension Control Wellness Workshop


April 1, 2024

Hypertension Control Wellness Workshop presented by health coaches, 9-10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


April 1, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

11:00 am: Tai Chi classes


April 1, 2024

Tai Chi classes, 11 a.m. - noon, St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St E. Free. Come learn and practice the movements of Tai Chi. Regular practice can increase flexibility and strength, and improve cardiovascular fitness. The emphasis is on correct posture means that Tai Chi can instill a greater awareness of the body and how it moves through space. 

5:30 pm: Sartell Lions Club


April 1, 2024

Sartell Lions Club, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Stewart Giffin's House, 813 9th St No, Sartell. Stewart Giffin, 651-261-4272.

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6:00 pm: Pickleball


April 1, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee.

6:00 pm: Sartell Planning Commission


April 1, 2024

Sartell Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N.

6:00 pm: St. Joseph City Council


April 1, 2024

St. Joseph City Council, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.

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April 2, 2024(7 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


April 2, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

10:00 am: Memory Writers


April 2, 2024

Memory Writers, group develops topics and turn in stories, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St Cloud.

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


April 2, 2024

St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.

5:00 pm: Laundry Love


April 2, 2024

Laundry Love, 5-8 p.m., St. Joseph Laundromat, 31 W. Minnesota St. The first and third Tuesdays of the month, guests will be able to get quarters and laundry supplies to do their laundry. Volunteers come from St. John’s Campus Ministry, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Central Minnesota Catholic Worker.

7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club


April 2, 2024

St. Joseph Lions Club, 7 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.

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7:00 pm: St. Wendel Township meeting


April 2, 2024

St. Wendel Township Meeting, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 36922 CR 4, St. Joseph.

April 3, 2024(7 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


April 3, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

2:00 pm: Advocates for Independence


April 3, 2024

Advocates for Independence, 2-4 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, 215 Benton Drive N., Sauk Rapids. 320-529-9000.

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6:00 pm: Pickleball


April 3, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

6:30 pm: "La Reine Margot"


April 3, 2024

"La Reine Margot" (Patrice Chéreau, 1994), part of the sixth French-language film festival series, 6:30 p.m., College of Saint Benedict (Gorecki 204), 37 South College Avenue, St. Joseph. The film is subtitled in English and free of charge. 

6:30 pm: St. Cloud school board meeting / work session


April 3, 2024

St. Cloud school board meeting / work session, 6:30 p.m., District Administration Office, St. Cloud Area School District 742, 1201 Second St. S., Waite Park.

6:30 pm: St. Stephen City Council


April 3, 2024

St. Stephen City Council, 6:30 p.m., St. Stephen City Hall, 2 Sixth Ave SE.

April 4, 2024(4 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


April 4, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


April 4, 2024

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.

3:00 pm: Public Open House


April 4, 2024

Public Open House, 3-5 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. After 30 years with the city of Sartell, we will officially be saying “c-ya later” to longtime Public Works Director, John Kothenbeutel (AKA “Beetle”). Join us to honor and celebrate him! Cake and refreshments will be provided at the Community Center.

April 5, 2024(2 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


April 5, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

April 6, 2024(4 events)

FREE Colon cancer screening

March 1, 2024

FREE Colon cancer screening for people age 45+, receive a free immunochemical fecal occult blood test take-home colon screening kit, drive-up window at St. Cloud Hospital Pharmacy, 1406 Sixth Ave. N. or Coborn Healing Center at CentraCare Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St Cloud. Kits are limited and you must be present to pick up your kit. Colon and rectal cancer are a leading cause of cancer death for men and women despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer if treated early. centracare.com.

8:00 am: Pickleball


April 6, 2024

Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 

11:00 am: Benton County Museum


April 6, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: St. Joseph New Moms Group


April 6, 2024

St. Joseph New Moms Group, 1 p.m., Local Blend, 19 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph. Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/stjoenewmoms or connect with Sara Zimmerman, 612-723-6658.