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Events in August 2024
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Benton County Museum
Benton County Museum
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August 1, 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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August 1, 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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August 2, 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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August 2, 2024St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, at the Lake Wobegon Trailhead, CR 2.
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Pickleball
Pickleball
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August 3, 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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August 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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August 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.
Outdoor MassOutdoor Mass
August 4, 2024Outdoor Mass, 8:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish of Collegeville, 14241 Fruit Farm Road, Collegeville (just west of SJU campus). Bring your own chair. In case of rain, Mass will move inside. 320.363.2569 www.stjohnthebaptistparish.org
Open Gym BasketballOpen Gym Basketball
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August 4, 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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August 5, 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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August 5, 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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August 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.
St. Joseph City CouncilSt. Joseph City Council
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August 5, 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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August 6, 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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August 6, 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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August 6, 2024St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
Laundry LoveLaundry Love
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August 6, 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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August 6, 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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August 6, 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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August 7, 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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August 7, 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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August 7, 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
August 7, 2024St. Stephen City Council, 6:30 p.m., St. Stephen City Hall, 2 Sixth Ave SE.
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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
August 8, 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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August 8, 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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August 8, 2024St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
Stearns County Board of AdjustmentStearns County Board of Adjustment
August 8, 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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August 9, 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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August 9, 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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August 9, 2024St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, at the Lake Wobegon Trailhead, CR 2.
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Pickleball
Pickleball
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August 10, 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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August 10, 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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August 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.
Outdoor MassOutdoor Mass
August 11, 2024Outdoor Mass, 8:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish of Collegeville, 14241 Fruit Farm Road, Collegeville (just west of SJU campus). Bring your own chair. In case of rain, Mass will move inside. 320.363.2569 www.stjohnthebaptistparish.org
Open Gym BasketballOpen Gym Basketball
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August 11, 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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August 12, 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
August 12, 2024St. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting, noon, Minnesota Street Market, 27 Minnesota St. W., St. Joseph.
PickleballPickleball
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August 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.
Sartell City CouncilSartell City Council
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August 12, 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
August 12, 2024St. Joseph Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
St. Joseph Township BoardSt. Joseph Township Board
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August 12, 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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August 13, 2024Stearns County Board of Commissioners, 9-11 a.m., 705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud.
Benton County MuseumBenton County Museum
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August 13, 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
August 13, 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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August 13, 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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August 13, 2024St. Stephen Planning Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Council Chamber, 2 Sixth Ave. SE, St Stephen.
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Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club
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August 14, 2024Breakfast Club, 9-10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S. Free for members, nominal fee for nonmembers. 320-253-8424.
Benton County MuseumBenton County Museum
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August 14, 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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August 14, 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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August 14, 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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August 14, 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
August 14, 2024St 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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August 15, 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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August 15, 2024St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
American Legion-SartellAmerican Legion-Sartell
August 15, 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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August 16, 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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August 16, 2024St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, at the Lake Wobegon Trailhead, CR 2.
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Pickleball
Pickleball
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August 17, 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
August 17, 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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August 17, 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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August 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.
Outdoor MassOutdoor Mass
August 18, 2024Outdoor Mass, 8:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish of Collegeville, 14241 Fruit Farm Road, Collegeville (just west of SJU campus). Bring your own chair. In case of rain, Mass will move inside. 320.363.2569 www.stjohnthebaptistparish.org
Open Gym BasketballOpen Gym Basketball
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August 18, 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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August 19, 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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August 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.
St. Joseph City CouncilSt. Joseph City Council
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August 19, 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
August 19, 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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August 19, 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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August 20, 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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August 20, 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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August 20, 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
August 20, 2024St. Joseph Economic Development Authority, noon, Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
St. Joseph Food ShelfSt. Joseph Food Shelf
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August 20, 2024St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
Laundry LoveLaundry Love
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August 20, 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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August 20, 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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August 21, 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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August 21, 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
August 21, 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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August 22, 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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August 22, 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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August 23, 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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August 23, 2024St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, at the Lake Wobegon Trailhead, CR 2.
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Pickleball
Pickleball
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August 24, 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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August 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.
Outdoor MassOutdoor Mass
August 25, 2024Outdoor Mass, 8:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish of Collegeville, 14241 Fruit Farm Road, Collegeville (just west of SJU campus). Bring your own chair. In case of rain, Mass will move inside. 320.363.2569 www.stjohnthebaptistparish.org
Open Gym BasketballOpen Gym Basketball
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August 25, 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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August 26, 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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August 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.
St. Joseph Park Board meetingSt. Joseph Park Board meeting
August 26, 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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August 26, 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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August 27, 2024Stearns County Board of Commissioners, 9 - 11 a.m., 705 Courthouse Square, St Cloud.
Benton County MuseumBenton County Museum
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August 27, 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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August 27, 2024St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
Stearns County Planning CommissionStearns County Planning Commission
August 27, 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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August 28, 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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August 28, 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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August 29, 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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August 29, 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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August 30, 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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August 30, 2024St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, at the Lake Wobegon Trailhead, CR 2.
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Pickleball
Pickleball
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August 31, 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.