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Events in May 2024
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 1, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
PickleballPickleball
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May 1, 2024Pickleball: 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. Cloud school board meeting / work sessionSt. Cloud school board meeting / work session
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May 1, 2024St. 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.
St. Stephen City CouncilSt. Stephen City Council
May 1, 2024St. Stephen City Council, 6:30 p.m., St. Stephen City Hall, 2 Sixth Ave SE.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 2, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
St. Joseph Food ShelfSt. Joseph Food Shelf
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May 2, 2024St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
St. Joseph Human Rights CommissionSt. Joseph Human Rights Commission
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May 2, 2024St. Joseph Human Rights Commission, 6-7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
Tree Shakers Genealogy ClubTree Shakers Genealogy Club
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May 2, 2024Tree Shakers Genealogy Club, 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.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 3, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
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Pickleball
Pickleball
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May 4, 2024Pickleball: 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 MuseumBenton County Museum
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May 4, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
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Pickleball
Pickleball
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May 5, 2024Pickleball: 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 BasketballOpen Gym Basketball
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May 5, 2024Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 6, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
Sartell Lions ClubSartell Lions Club
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May 6, 2024Sartell Lions Club, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Stewart Giffin's House, 813 9th St No, Sartell. Stewart Giffin, 651-261-4272.
PickleballPickleball
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May 6, 2024Pickleball: 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 City CouncilSt. Joseph City Council
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May 6, 2024St. Joseph City Council, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 7, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
Memory WritersMemory Writers
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May 7, 2024Memory Writers, group develops topics and turn in stories, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St Cloud.
St. Joseph Food ShelfSt. Joseph Food Shelf
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May 7, 2024St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
Laundry LoveLaundry Love
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May 7, 2024Laundry 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 ClubSt. Joseph Lions Club
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May 7, 2024St. Joseph Lions Club, 7 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.
St. Wendel Township meetingSt. Wendel Township meeting
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May 7, 2024St. Wendel Township Meeting, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 36922 CR 4, St. Joseph.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 8, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
St. Joseph Chamber of CommerceSt. Joseph Chamber of Commerce
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May 8, 2024St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. stjosephchamber.com
PickleballPickleball
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May 8, 2024Pickleball: 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 meetingStearns County Park Commission meeting
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May 8, 2024Stearns County Park Commission meeting, 6 p.m., Stearns County Parks Office, 1802 County Road 137, Waite Park.
St. Joseph Y2K Lions ClubSt. Joseph Y2K Lions Club
May 8, 2024St Joseph Y2K Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St.
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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
May 9, 2024Seniors 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 MuseumBenton County Museum
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May 9, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
St. Joseph Food ShelfSt. Joseph Food Shelf
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May 9, 2024St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
Stearns County Board of AdjustmentStearns County Board of Adjustment
May 9, 2024Stearns 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
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Brat sale
Brat sale
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May 10, 2024Brat 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 MuseumBenton County Museum
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May 10, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
St. Joseph Farmers’ MarketSt. Joseph Farmers’ Market
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May 10, 2024St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, under the water tower near the Wobegon Trail Center, CR 2.
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Pickleball
Pickleball
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May 11, 2024Pickleball: 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 saleBrat sale
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May 11, 2024Brat 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.
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Pickleball
Pickleball
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May 12, 2024Pickleball: 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 BasketballOpen Gym Basketball
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May 12, 2024Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 13, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
St. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meetingSt. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting
May 13, 2024St. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting, noon, Minnesota Street Market, 27 Minnesota St. W., St. Joseph.
PickleballPickleball
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May 13, 2024Pickleball: 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 CouncilSartell City Council
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May 13, 2024Sartell 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.
St. Joseph Planning CommissionSt. Joseph Planning Commission
May 13, 2024St. Joseph Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
St. Joseph Township BoardSt. Joseph Township Board
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May 13, 2024St. Joseph Township Board, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 935 College Ave. S., St. Joseph.
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Stearns County Board of Commissioners
Stearns County Board of Commissioners
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May 14, 2024Stearns County Board of Commissioners, 9-11 a.m., 705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud.
Benton County MuseumBenton County Museum
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May 14, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
Sartell Chamber of CommerceSartell Chamber of Commerce
May 14, 2024Sartell Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m., Waters Church, 1227 Pinecone Road N., Sartell. 320-258.6061. [email protected]
St. Joseph Food ShelfSt. Joseph Food Shelf
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May 14, 2024St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
St. Stephen Planning Commission meetingSt. Stephen Planning Commission meeting
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May 14, 2024St. Stephen Planning Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Council Chamber, 2 Sixth Ave. SE, St Stephen.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 15, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
PickleballPickleball
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May 15, 2024Pickleball: 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. Cloud school board meetingSt. Cloud school board meeting
May 15, 2024St. Cloud school board, 6:30 p.m., District Administration Office, St. Cloud Area School District 742, 1201 Second St. S., Waite Park.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 16, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
St. Joseph Food ShelfSt. Joseph Food Shelf
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May 16, 2024St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
American Legion-SartellAmerican Legion-Sartell
May 16, 2024American Legion-Sartell, open to all veterans young and old, 6 p.m., Sartell Community Center., 850 19th St. S. [email protected].
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 17, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
St. Joseph Farmers’ MarketSt. Joseph Farmers’ Market
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May 17, 2024St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, under the water tower near the Wobegon Trail Center, CR 2.
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Pickleball
Pickleball
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May 18, 2024Pickleball: 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 BookwormsCentral Minnesota Bookworms
May 18, 2024Central 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 MealCommunity Fellowship Meal
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May 18, 2024Community 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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May 19, 2024Pickleball: 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 BasketballOpen Gym Basketball
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May 19, 2024Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 20, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
PickleballPickleball
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May 20, 2024Pickleball: 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 City CouncilSt. Joseph City Council
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May 20, 2024St. Joseph City Council, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
Sartell-St. Stephen Schools School Board MeetingSartell-St. Stephen Schools School Board Meeting
May 20, 2024Sartell-St. Stephen school board, 6:30 p.m., Board Room at the District Service Center, 212 Third Avenue North, Sartell.
St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club MeetingSt. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting
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May 20, 2024St. 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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May 21, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
Memory WritersMemory Writers
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May 21, 2024Memory Writers, group develops topics and turn in stories, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St Cloud.
Mobile office hoursMobile office hours
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May 21, 2024Mobile 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 AuthoritySt. Joseph Economic Development Authority
May 21, 2024St. Joseph Economic Development Authority, noon, Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
St. Joseph Food ShelfSt. Joseph Food Shelf
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May 21, 2024St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
Laundry LoveLaundry Love
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May 21, 2024Laundry 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. Cloud Area GenealogistsSt. Cloud Area Genealogists
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May 21, 2024St. 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
St. Joseph Lions ClubSt. Joseph Lions Club
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May 21, 2024St. Joseph Lions Club, 7 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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May 22, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
PickleballPickleball
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May 22, 2024Pickleball: 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.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 23, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
St. Joseph Food ShelfSt. Joseph Food Shelf
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May 23, 2024St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 24, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
St. Joseph Farmers’ MarketSt. Joseph Farmers’ Market
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May 24, 2024St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, under the water tower near the Wobegon Trail Center, CR 2.
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Pickleball
Pickleball
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May 25, 2024Pickleball: 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.
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Pickleball
Pickleball
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May 26, 2024Pickleball: 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 BasketballOpen Gym Basketball
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May 26, 2024Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 27, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
PickleballPickleball
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May 27, 2024Pickleball: 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 Park Board meetingSt. Joseph Park Board meeting
May 27, 2024St. Joseph Park Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E., St. Joseph.
St. Joseph Township BoardSt. Joseph Township Board
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May 27, 2024St. Joseph Township Board, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 935 College Ave. S., St. Joseph.
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Stearns County Board of Commissioners
Stearns County Board of Commissioners
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May 28, 2024Stearns County Board of Commissioners, 9 - 11 a.m., 705 Courthouse Square, St Cloud.
Benton County MuseumBenton County Museum
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May 28, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
St. Joseph Food ShelfSt. Joseph Food Shelf
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May 28, 2024St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
Stearns County Planning CommissionStearns County Planning Commission
May 28, 2024Stearns County Planning Commission, 6 p.m., County Service Center, 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 29, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
PickleballPickleball
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May 29, 2024Pickleball: 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.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 30, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
St. Joseph Food ShelfSt. Joseph Food Shelf
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May 30, 2024St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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May 31, 2024Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
St. Joseph Farmers’ MarketSt. Joseph Farmers’ Market
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May 31, 2024St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, under the water tower near the Wobegon Trail Center, CR 2.