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Events in June 2024

  • Registration due for Senior Royalty Essay Contest

    Registration due for Senior Royalty Essay Contest

    June 1, 2024

    Registration due for Senior Royalty Essay Contest, sponsored by the St. Joseph Y2K Lions. The contest is a 250 words (or less) essay to nominate a loved one (St. Joseph resident aged 55+ whose contributions have shaped our community for the better) to ride in the July Fourth Parade as St. Joseph Senior Royalty. Submit essays via email to Lion Becky Staneart: [email protected] 

    Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 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. 

    Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 1, 2024

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

    Toddler Triathlon (ages 2-5)

    Toddler Triathlon (ages 2-5)


    June 1, 2024

    Toddler Triathlon (ages 2-5), 11 a.m., Klinefelter Park, 1000 Dale St. E., St. Joseph. Nominal fee.

    St. Joseph New Moms Group

    St. Joseph New Moms Group


    June 1, 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. 

  • Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 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. 

    Open Gym Basketball

    Open Gym Basketball


    June 2, 2024

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

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 3, 2024

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

    Book-A-Genealogist

    Book-A-Genealogist


    June 3, 2024

    Book-A-Genealogist, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Great River Regional Library Room 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. 

    Sartell Farmers’ Market

    Sartell Farmers’ Market


    June 3, 2024

    Sartell Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Scheels Athletic Complex, 1109 First St. S., Sartell.

    Sartell Lions Club

    Sartell Lions Club


    June 3, 2024

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

    More information

    Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 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.

    Sartell Planning Commission

    Sartell Planning Commission


    June 3, 2024

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

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 4, 2024

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

    Memory Writers

    Memory Writers


    June 4, 2024

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

    Summer Storytime

    Summer Storytime


    June 4, 2024

    Summer Storytime, 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 to 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.

    Summer Storytime

    Summer Storytime


    June 4, 2024

    Summer Storytime, 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 to 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.

    Garden Chat: Q and A with the Master Gardeners

    Garden Chat: Q and A with the Master Gardeners


    June 4, 2024

    Garden Chat: Q and A with the Master Gardeners, 1-3 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Walk in and ask gardening questions of the Master Gardeners of Stearns and Benton counties, who will be available to provide research-based information from the University of Minnesota Extension. 

    St. Joseph Food Shelf

    St. Joseph Food Shelf


    June 4, 2024

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

    Laundry Love

    Laundry Love


    June 4, 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.

    St. Joseph Lions Club

    St. Joseph Lions Club


    June 4, 2024

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

    More information

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 5, 2024

    Benton 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


    June 5, 2024

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

    More information

    Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 5, 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. 

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 6, 2024

    Benton 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


    June 6, 2024

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

    Raptor Encounters Program

    Raptor Encounters Program


    June 6, 2024

    Raptor Encounters Program, presented by the University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center, 6-7 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Come in and meet four real live raptors, including a bald eagle. Learn how they live, what they eat, what makes these birds raptors and what makes them unique. This program is made possible with Locally Growin’ donations. Limit 50.

    Tree Shakers Genealogy Club

    Tree Shakers Genealogy Club


    June 6, 2024

    Tree Shakers Genealogy Club, for ages 16 to adult, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 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. For ages 16 to adult. 

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 7, 2024

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

    St. Joseph Farmers’ Market

    St. Joseph Farmers’ Market


    June 7, 2024

    St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, at the Lake Wobegon Trailhead, CR 2.

  • Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 8, 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. 

    Brat sale

    Brat sale


    June 8, 2024

    Brat sale, hosted by St. Joseph Lions Club, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW. All proceeds will benefit Lions Endeavors.

  • Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 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. 

    Open Gym Basketball

    Open Gym Basketball


    June 9, 2024

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

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 10, 2024

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

    Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 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.

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 11, 2024

    Benton 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


    June 11, 2024

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

    National Alliance on Mental Illness

    National Alliance on Mental Illness


    June 11, 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

  • Breakfast Club

    Breakfast Club


    June 12, 2024

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

    More information

    Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 12, 2024

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

    Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 12, 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. 

    St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club

    St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club


    June 12, 2024

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

    More information

  • 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


    June 13, 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. 

    Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 13, 2024

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

    Sartell-Sauk Rapids Moms Club Monthly Social

    Sartell-Sauk Rapids Moms Club Monthly Social


    June 13, 2024

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

    St. Joseph Food Shelf

    St. Joseph Food Shelf


    June 13, 2024

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

  • Brat sale

    Brat sale


    June 14, 2024

    Brat sale, hosted by St. Joseph Lions Club, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW. All proceeds will benefit Lions Endeavors.

    Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 14, 2024

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

    St. Joseph Farmers’ Market

    St. Joseph Farmers’ Market


    June 14, 2024

    St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, at the Lake Wobegon Trailhead, CR 2.

  • Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 15, 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. 

    Central Minnesota Bookworms

    Central Minnesota Bookworms


    June 15, 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.

    Community Fellowship Meal

    Community Fellowship Meal


    June 15, 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.

    More information

  • Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 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. 

    Open Gym Basketball

    Open Gym Basketball


    June 16, 2024

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

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 17, 2024

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

    Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 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.

    St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting

    St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting


    June 17, 2024

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

    More information

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 18, 2024

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

    Memory Writers

    Memory Writers


    June 18, 2024

    Memory 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


    June 18, 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. 

    St. Joseph Economic Development Authority

    St. Joseph Economic Development Authority


    June 18, 2024

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

    More information

    St. Joseph Food Shelf

    St. Joseph Food Shelf


    June 18, 2024

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

    Laundry Love

    Laundry Love


    June 18, 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.

    St. Joseph Lions Club

    St. Joseph Lions Club


    June 18, 2024

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

    More information

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 19, 2024

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

    Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 19, 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. 

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 20, 2024

    Benton 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


    June 20, 2024

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

    American Legion-Sartell

    American Legion-Sartell


    June 20, 2024

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

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 21, 2024

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

    St. Joseph Farmers’ Market

    St. Joseph Farmers’ Market


    June 21, 2024

    St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, at the Lake Wobegon Trailhead, CR 2.

  • Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 22, 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. 

  • Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 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. 

    Open Gym Basketball

    Open Gym Basketball


    June 23, 2024

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

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 24, 2024

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

    Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 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.

    Sartell City Council

    Sartell City Council


    June 24, 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.

    More information

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 25, 2024

    Benton 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


    June 25, 2024

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

    National Alliance on Mental Illness

    National Alliance on Mental Illness


    June 25, 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

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 26, 2024

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

    Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 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. 

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 27, 2024

    Benton 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


    June 27, 2024

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

  • Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    June 28, 2024

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

    St. Joseph Farmers’ Market

    St. Joseph Farmers’ Market


    June 28, 2024

    St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, at the Lake Wobegon Trailhead, CR 2.

  • Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 29, 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. 

  • Pickleball

    Pickleball


    June 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. 

    Open Gym Basketball

    Open Gym Basketball


    June 30, 2024

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