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Events in May 2024

  • Advocates for Independence

    Advocates for Independence


    May 1, 2024

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

    More information

  • Spring Bling Sale

    Spring Bling Sale


    May 3, 2024

    Spring Bling Sale, 4-7 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Church, 219 Second St. N., Sartell. Shop our collection of new, vintage and repurposed jewelry, scarves and handbags. Refreshments will be served.

  • Free Comic Book Day

    Free Comic Book Day


    May 4, 2024

    Free Comic Book Day, in partnership with Granite City Comics, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us for activities and a free comic book.

    St. Joseph New Moms Group

    St. Joseph New Moms Group


    May 4, 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. 

  • Fiber Arts Club

    Fiber Arts Club


    May 8, 2024

    Fiber Arts Club, 6-7 p.m., Great River Regional 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 with experience in crocheting will be available to show basic beginner concepts. For teens and adults.

  • Sartell-Sauk Rapids Moms Club Monthly Social

    Sartell-Sauk Rapids Moms Club Monthly Social


    May 9, 2024

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

    Preschoolers Play and Learn Workshop

    Preschoolers Play and Learn Workshop


    May 9, 2024

    Preschoolers Play and Learn Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Encourage a love of learning as you and your child play, explore, discover, count and create. Activities designed for ages 1 to 5. No registration, but room limits may be enforced. 

    Senior Citizens Cards (500) and Games

    Senior Citizens Cards (500) and Games


    May 9, 2024

    Senior Citizens Cards (500) and Games, 1:30-3:30 p.m., St. Joseph Community Fire Station, 323 Fourth Ave. NE. 

  • Women of Today Bike Event

    Women of Today Bike Event


    May 11, 2024

    Women of Today Bike Event, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Klinefelter Park, 1000 Dale St. E., St. Joseph.

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

    National Alliance on Mental Illness

    National Alliance on Mental Illness


    May 14, 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

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

    2024 St. Joseph Citywide Garage Sales

    2024 St. Joseph Citywide Garage Sales

    May 16, 2024

    2024 St. Joseph Citywide Garage Sales

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

    2024 St. Joseph City Wide Garage Sales.

    2024 St. Joseph City Wide Garage Sales.

    May 17, 2024

    2024 St. Joseph City Wide Garage Sales.

    St. Cloud Singles Club Dance

    St. Cloud Singles Club Dance


    May 17, 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

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

    2024 St. Joseph City Wide Garage Sales.

    2024 St. Joseph City Wide Garage Sales.

    May 18, 2024

    2024 St. Joseph City Wide Garage Sales.

    Spring Appliance and Electronic Dropoff

    Spring Appliance and Electronic Dropoff


    May 18, 2024

    Spring Appliance and Electronic Dropoff, 8 a.m.-noon, Public Works Facility, 1855 Elm St. E., St. Joseph. Residents who participate in the City Refuse Program are eligible to place additional refuse curbside at no additional charge. All refuse must be on curbside by 6 a.m. and items are limited to a 6-feet by 6-feet area. The annual clean-up handout shows what can and cannot be placed curbside as well as what can be brought to the appliance and electronic dropoff. 

    Kids To Parks Day

    Kids To Parks Day


    May 18, 2024

    Kids To Parks Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Quarry Park, 1802 CR 137, Waite Park. Free parking at Quarry Park for the event.

    Movie in the Park

    Movie in the Park


    May 18, 2024

    Movie in the Park, “The Sandlot,” 8:30 p.m., Millstream Park, 725 CR 75 W., St. Joseph.

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

    Lola Wolf Pipe Organ Concert and Art Display

    Lola Wolf Pipe Organ Concert and Art Display


    May 19, 2024

    Lola Wolf Pipe Organ Concert and Art Display, 2 p.m., Sacred Heart Chapel (St. Benedict's Monastery), 37 S. College Ave., St. Joseph. The featured composition is “O Domina Nostra'' by Polish composer Henryk Gorecki, written for the 600th anniversary of the Black Madonna in Poland. Lola will be joined by the monastic schola, directed by Sister Janine Mettling, who will also be a soloist. There will also be an art display of the Black Madonna pieces created by Sister Thomas Carey. Event link: https://sbm.osb.org/event/organ-concert-by-lola-wolf/ 

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

    Sartell High School Orchestra Concert

    Sartell High School Orchestra Concert


    May 20, 2024

    Sartell High School Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Sartell High School Performing Arts Center, 3101 Pinecone Road N.

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

    Sartell Middle School Art Show

    Sartell Middle School Art Show


    May 21, 2024

    Sartell Middle School Art Show, 5 p.m., Sartell Middle School Concessions Commons, 748 Seventh St. N.

    Information session for prospective school board candidates

    Information session for prospective school board candidates


    May 21, 2024

    Information session for prospective school board candidates, hosted by the St. Cloud Area Board of Education, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St Cloud Area School District 742 District Administration Office, 1201 Second St. S., Waite Park. Community members, families and staff are invited to attend. Prospective candidates will learn who is eligible to run for school board, what it means to be a board member, expectations and filing deadlines. Shannon Haws, chair, and Al Dahlgren, vice chair, will facilitate the forum.

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

    Sartell Middle School 7th- and 8th-grade Honors Recital

    Sartell Middle School 7th- and 8th-grade Honors Recital


    May 23, 2024

    Sartell Middle School 7th- and 8th-grade Honors Recital, 7 p.m., Sartell Middle School Performing Arts Center, 748 Seventh St. N.

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

    National Alliance on Mental Illness

    National Alliance on Mental Illness


    May 28, 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

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud

  • Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report

    May 13, 2024

    Comment period for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy report, released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. https://www.pca.state.mn.us/watershed-information/mississippi-river-st-cloud