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Week of Apr 11th

  • FREE Colon cancer screening

    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.

    Pickleball

    Pickleball


    April 7, 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


    April 7, 2024

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

  • FREE Colon cancer screening

    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.

    Coffee for Retired Educators

    Coffee for Retired Educators


    April 8, 2024

    Coffee for Retired Educators, 9-10 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S., Sartell. 320-253-6162. [email protected].

    Hypertension Control Wellness Workshop

    Hypertension Control Wellness Workshop


    April 8, 2024

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

    Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    April 8, 2024

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

    Tai Chi classes

    Tai Chi classes


    April 8, 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. 

    St. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting

    St. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting


    April 8, 2024

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

    Fare For All

    Fare For All


    April 8, 2024

    Fare 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.

    Pickleball

    Pickleball


    April 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.

    Sartell City Council

    Sartell City Council


    April 8, 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.

    More information

    St. Joseph Planning Commission

    St. Joseph Planning Commission


    April 8, 2024

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

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    St. Joseph Women of Today

    St. Joseph Women of Today


    April 8, 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. 

    St. Joseph Township Board

    St. Joseph Township Board


    April 8, 2024

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

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  • FREE Colon cancer screening

    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.

    Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    April 9, 2024

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

    Sartell Chamber of Commerce

    Sartell Chamber of Commerce


    April 9, 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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    St. Joseph Food Shelf

    St. Joseph Food Shelf


    April 9, 2024

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

    St. Stephen Planning Commission meeting

    St. Stephen Planning Commission meeting


    April 9, 2024

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

    National Alliance on Mental Illness

    National Alliance on Mental Illness


    April 9, 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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  • FREE Colon cancer screening

    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.

    Breakfast Club

    Breakfast Club


    April 10, 2024

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

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    Benton County Museum

    Benton County Museum


    April 10, 2024

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

    St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce

    St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce


    April 10, 2024

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

    More information

    Relay For Life social gathering

    Relay For Life social gathering


    April 10, 2024

    Relay For Life social gathering, 5:30 p.m., B Social by Brick & Bourbon, 119 Fifth Ave. S., St. Cloud. Learn more about how you can join this group of Cancer Fighters in preparation for the Sept. 14 Relay For Life at the Sartell Community Center. Enjoy time with us playing throwback pinball games, Foosball, darts or air hockey. 320-250-8238. 

    Pickleball

    Pickleball


    April 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. 

    Stearns County Park Commission meeting

    Stearns County Park Commission meeting


    April 10, 2024

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

    St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club

    St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club


    April 10, 2024

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

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  • FREE Colon cancer screening

    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.

    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


    April 11, 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


    April 11, 2024

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

    Sartell-Sauk Rapids Moms Club Monthly Social

    Sartell-Sauk Rapids Moms Club Monthly Social


    April 11, 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


    April 11, 2024

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

    Senior Citizens Cards (500) and Games

    Senior Citizens Cards (500) and Games


    April 11, 2024

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

    Stearns County Board of Adjustment

    Stearns County Board of Adjustment


    April 11, 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

  • FREE Colon cancer screening

    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.

    Brat sale

    Brat sale


    April 12, 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


    April 12, 2024

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

  • FREE Colon cancer screening

    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.

    Pickleball

    Pickleball


    April 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. 

    Brat sale

    Brat sale


    April 13, 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.