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Events in December 2025–January 2026
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Fare For All Fare For All
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December 1, 2025Fare For All, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. Fare For All is a pop-up grocery store that sells packs of fresh produce and frozen meat at up to 40-percent off retail prices.
Sartell Lions Club Sartell Lions Club
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December 1, 2025
Sartell Lions Club, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Stewart Giffin's House, 813 9th St No, Sartell. Stewart Giffin, 651-261-4272.
Pickleball Pickleball
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December 1, 2025Pickleball, 6:30-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 2, 2025 – December 5, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Memory Writers Memory Writers
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December 2, 2025Memory Writers, group develops topics and turn in stories, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St Cloud.
Storytime Storytime
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December 2, 2025Storytime, for ages 3 to 6, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. No advanced registration; please check in at the Children's Desk upon arrival.
Storytime Storytime
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December 2, 2025Storytime, for ages 3 to 6, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. No advanced registration; please check in at the Children's Desk upon arrival.
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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December 2, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 12:30-3:30 p.m., 18 Birch St. E., St. Joseph. Appointments available by calling or texting 478-213-2700.
Laundry Love Laundry Love
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December 2, 2025Laundry 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.
St. Joseph Lions St. Joseph Lions
December 2, 2025
St. Joseph Lions, 7:30 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 2, 2025 – December 5, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Advocates for Independence Advocates for Independence
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December 3, 2025
Advocates for Independence, 2-4 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, 215 Benton Drive N., Sauk Rapids. 320-529-9000.
Pickleball Pickleball
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December 3, 2025Pickleball, 6:30-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 2, 2025 – December 5, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Winter Membership Social Winter Membership Social
December 4, 2025
Winter Membership Social, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S.
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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December 4, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 12:30-3:30 p.m., 18 Birch St. E., St. Joseph. Appointments available by calling or texting 478-213-2700.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 2, 2025 – December 5, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
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Pickleball Pickleball
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December 6, 2025Pickleball, 8-11 a.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Pickleball Pickleball
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December 7, 2025Pickleball, 8-11 a.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Basketball Basketball
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December 7, 2025Basketball, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Pickleball Pickleball
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December 8, 2025Pickleball, 6:30-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 9, 2025 – December 12, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Storytime Storytime
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December 9, 2025Storytime, 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. Books are geared for 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
Storytime Storytime
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December 9, 2025Storytime, 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.
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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December 9, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 12:30-3:30 p.m., 18 Birch St. E., St. Joseph. Appointments available by calling or texting 478-213-2700.
National Alliance on Mental Illness National Alliance on Mental Illness
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December 9, 2025
National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7-8:30 p.m., online meeting via "Hey Peers" until further notice. The support group is for family members, caregivers and friends of a person affected by mental illness. Any diagnosis, any age. To register: namistcloud.com/support-groups
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 9, 2025 – December 12, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Pickleball Pickleball
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December 10, 2025Pickleball, 6:30-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club
December 10, 2025
St Joseph Y2K Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 9, 2025 – December 12, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Seniors and Law Enforcement Together and Coffee and Conversation with the Sartell Senior Connection Seniors and Law Enforcement Together and Coffee and Conversation with the Sartell Senior Connection
December 11, 2025Seniors 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.
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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December 11, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 12:30-3:30 p.m., 18 Birch St. E., St. Joseph. Appointments available by calling or texting 478-213-2700.
Senior Citizens Cards (500) Senior Citizens Cards (500)
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December 11, 2025Senior Citizens Cards (500), 1:30-3:30 p.m., St. Joseph Community Fire Station, 323 Fourth Ave. NE. Cards, coffee/cocoa and treats.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 9, 2025 – December 12, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
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Pickleball Pickleball
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December 13, 2025Pickleball, 8-11 a.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Pickleball Pickleball
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December 14, 2025Pickleball, 8-11 a.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Basketball Basketball
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December 14, 2025Basketball, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Pickleball Pickleball
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December 15, 2025Pickleball, 6:30-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting
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December 15, 2025
St. Joseph Rod and Gun Club, 7 p.m., American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St., St. Joseph.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 16, 2025 – December 19, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Memory Writers Memory Writers
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December 16, 2025Memory Writers, group develops topics and turn in stories, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St Cloud.
Mobile office hours Mobile office hours
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December 16, 2025Mobile 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.
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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December 16, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 12:30-3:30 p.m., 18 Birch St. E., St. Joseph. Appointments available by calling or texting 478-213-2700.
Laundry Love Laundry Love
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December 16, 2025Laundry 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.
St. Joseph Lions St. Joseph Lions
December 16, 2025
St. Joseph Lions, 7:30 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St. Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 16, 2025 – December 19, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Pickleball Pickleball
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December 17, 2025Pickleball, 6:30-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 16, 2025 – December 19, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Coffee and Conversation Coffee and Conversation
December 18, 2025
Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. "Start your journey to healthy, safe and independent home living." Presented by Tamara Heuser from SPOT Rehabilitation
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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December 18, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 12:30-3:30 p.m., 18 Birch St. E., St. Joseph. Appointments available by calling or texting 478-213-2700.
American Legion-Sartell American Legion-Sartell
December 18, 2025
American Legion-Sartell, open to all veterans young and old, 6 p.m., Sartell Community Center., 850 19th St. S. john.denney@charter.net.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 16, 2025 – December 19, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
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Pickleball Pickleball
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December 20, 2025Pickleball, 8-11 a.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Central Minnesota Bookworms Central Minnesota Bookworms
December 20, 2025Central 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.
Community Fellowship Meal Community Fellowship Meal
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December 20, 2025
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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Pickleball Pickleball
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December 21, 2025Pickleball, 8-11 a.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Basketball Basketball
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December 21, 2025Basketball, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Pickleball Pickleball
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December 22, 2025Pickleball, 6:30-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 23, 2025 – December 26, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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December 23, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 12:30-3:30 p.m., 18 Birch St. E., St. Joseph. Appointments available by calling or texting 478-213-2700.
National Alliance on Mental Illness National Alliance on Mental Illness
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December 23, 2025
National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7-8:30 p.m., online meeting via "Hey Peers" until further notice. The support group is for family members, caregivers and friends of a person affected by mental illness. Any diagnosis, any age. To register: namistcloud.com/support-groups
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 23, 2025 – December 26, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Pickleball Pickleball
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December 24, 2025Pickleball, 6:30-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 23, 2025 – December 26, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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December 25, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 12:30-3:30 p.m., 18 Birch St. E., St. Joseph. Appointments available by calling or texting 478-213-2700.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 23, 2025 – December 26, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
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Pickleball Pickleball
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December 27, 2025Pickleball, 8-11 a.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Pickleball Pickleball
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December 28, 2025Pickleball, 8-11 a.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Basketball Basketball
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December 28, 2025Basketball, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Pickleball Pickleball
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December 29, 2025Pickleball, 6:30-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 30, 2025 – January 2, 2026Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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December 30, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 12:30-3:30 p.m., 18 Birch St. E., St. Joseph. Appointments available by calling or texting 478-213-2700.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 30, 2025 – January 2, 2026Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Pickleball Pickleball
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December 31, 2025Pickleball, 6:30-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 30, 2025 – January 2, 2026Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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January 1, 2026St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 12:30-3:30 p.m., 18 Birch St. E., St. Joseph. Appointments available by calling or texting 478-213-2700.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 30, 2025 – January 2, 2026Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
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Pickleball Pickleball
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January 3, 2026Pickleball, 8-11 a.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.