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December 31, 2023(2 events)

8:00 am: Pickleball


December 31, 2023

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. 

12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball


December 31, 2023

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

January 1, 2024
January 2, 2024(7 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 2, 2024

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

10:00 am: Memory Writers


January 2, 2024

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

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


January 2, 2024

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

5:00 pm: Laundry Love


January 2, 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.

6:00 pm: Sartell Planning Commission


January 2, 2024

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

7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club


January 2, 2024

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

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7:00 pm: St. Wendel Township meeting


January 2, 2024

St. Wendel Township Meeting, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 36922 CR 4, St. Joseph.

January 3, 2024(6 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 3, 2024

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

2:00 pm: Advocates for Independence


January 3, 2024

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

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6:00 pm: BINGO


January 3, 2024

BINGO, 6-7 p.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St E. If you would like to donate a prize or two, please bring them to the St Joseph Government Center between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 

6:00 pm: Pickleball


January 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. 

6:30 pm: St. Cloud school board meeting / work session


January 3, 2024

St. 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.

6:30 pm: St. Stephen City Council


January 3, 2024

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

January 4, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 4, 2024

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

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


January 4, 2024

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

January 5, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 5, 2024

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

5:00 pm: Moonlight Ski/Hike (depending on weather conditions)


January 5, 2024

Moonlight Ski/Hike (depending on weather conditions), 5-8 p.m., Quarry Park, 1802 CR 137, Waite Park.

January 6, 2024(2 events)

8:00 am: Pickleball


January 6, 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. 

11:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 6, 2024

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

January 7, 2024(2 events)

8:00 am: Pickleball


January 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. 

12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball


January 7, 2024

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

January 8, 2024(8 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 8, 2024

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

12:00 pm: St. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting


January 8, 2024

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

3:30 pm: Fare For All


January 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. We sell packs of fresh produce and frozen meat at up to 40 percent off retail prices.

6:00 pm: Pickleball


January 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.

6:00 pm: Sartell City Council


January 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.

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6:00 pm: St. Joseph Planning Commission


January 8, 2024

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

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6:30 pm: St. Joseph Women of Today


January 8, 2024

St. Joseph Women of Today, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Fire Hall, 323 Fourth Ave. NE. Join other women to do charitable projects and have fun at social events.

7:00 pm: St. Joseph Township Board


January 8, 2024

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

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January 9, 2024(7 events)

9:00 am: Stearns County Board of Commissioners


January 9, 2024

Stearns County Board of Commissioners, 9-11 a.m., 705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 9, 2024

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

11:30 am: Sartell Chamber of Commerce


January 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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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


January 9, 2024

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

5:00 pm: Winter Membership Event


January 9, 2024

Winter Membership Event, 5-7 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S., Sartell. Not a member? New member registration is available at the door. Members may renew memberships at the door.

6:30 pm: St. Stephen Planning Commission meeting


January 9, 2024

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

7:00 pm: National Alliance on Mental Illness


January 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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January 10, 2024(7 events)

9:00 am: Yoga classes with Marilyn Pietso


January 10, 2024

Yoga classes with Marilyn Pietso, 9-10 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Marilyn Pietso MD, FAAP, is a retired pediatrician and Yoga Alliance-certified instructor. Nominal fee, paid at the front desk. Wear casual, stretchy clothing and bring your yoga mat. Call Ann at 320-258-7324 to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 10, 2024

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

11:30 am: St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce


January 10, 2024

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

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6:00 pm: Bingo


January 10, 2024

Bingo, 6-7 p.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. If you would like to donate a prize or two, please bring them to the government center between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

6:00 pm: Pickleball


January 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. 

6:00 pm: Stearns County Park Commission meeting


January 10, 2024

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

6:30 pm: St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club


January 10, 2024

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

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January 11, 2024(9 events)

9:00 am: Seniors and Law Enforcement Together and Coffee and Conversation with the Sartell Senior Connection


January 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. 

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 11, 2024

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

10:00 am: Sartell-Sauk Rapids Moms Club Monthly Social


January 11, 2024

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

10:30 am: Preschoolers Play and Learn Workshop


January 11, 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. Join us anytime during the hour for this open-ended play session. Activities designed for ages 1 to 5. No registration, but room limits may be enforced.

12:00 pm: Senior Card Making


January 11, 2024

Senior Card Making, noon -1 p.m., St. Joseph Fire Department, 323 Fourth Ave. SE. Nominal fee.

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


January 11, 2024

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

1:30 pm: Seniors cards and bingo


January 11, 2024

Seniors cards and bingo, 1:30-3:30 p.m., St. Joseph Fire Department, 323 Fourth Ave. SE. 

6:00 pm: Between the Covers book discussion


January 11, 2024

Between the Covers book discussion, 6-7 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Discussion is on “Dragon Teeth” by Michael Crichton. For teens and adults interested in the book title. No limit.

6:00 pm: Stearns County Board of Adjustment


January 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

January 12, 2024(1 event)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 12, 2024

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

January 13, 2024(2 events)

8:00 am: Pickleball


January 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. 

10:00 am: Snowshoe Club


January 13, 2024

Snowshoe Club, 10 a.m., Klinefelter Park, 1000 Dale St. E., St. Joseph.

January 14, 2024(2 events)

8:00 am: Pickleball


January 14, 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. 

12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball


January 14, 2024

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

January 15, 2024(4 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 15, 2024

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

6:00 pm: Pickleball


January 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.

6:30 pm: Sartell-St. Stephen Schools School Board Meeting


January 15, 2024

Sartell-St. Stephen school board, 6:30 p.m., Board Room at the District Service Center, 212 Third Avenue North, Sartell.

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7:00 pm: St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting


January 15, 2024

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

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January 16, 2024(12 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 16, 2024

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

10:00 am: Memory Writers


January 16, 2024

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

10:00 am: Mobile office hours


January 16, 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. 

10:15 am: Winter Storytime!


January 16, 2024

Winter Storytime!, for ages 3-6, 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. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.

11:00 am: Winter Storytime!


January 16, 2024

Winter Storytime!, for ages 3-6, 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. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.

12:00 pm: St. Joseph Economic Development Authority


January 16, 2024

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

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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


January 16, 2024

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

5:00 pm: Laundry Love


January 16, 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.

6:00 pm: St. Joseph City Council


January 16, 2024

St. Joseph City Council, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.

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6:30 pm: “Lilies: Jewels in the Garden”


January 16, 2024

“Lilies: Jewels in the Garden,” by Peggy Nerdahl, vice president of North Star Lily Society, 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get connected, email [email protected] or go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/SCFGCLUB.

7:00 pm: St. Cloud Area Genealogists


January 16, 2024

St. 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

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7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club


January 16, 2024

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

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January 17, 2024(5 events)

9:00 am: Yoga classes with Marilyn Pietso


January 17, 2024

Yoga classes with Marilyn Pietso, 9-10 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Marilyn Pietso MD, FAAP, is a retired pediatrician and Yoga Alliance-certified instructor. Nominal fee, paid at the front desk. Wear casual, stretchy clothing and bring your yoga mat. Call Ann at 320-258-7324 to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 17, 2024

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

6:00 pm: Bingo


January 17, 2024

Bingo, 6-7 p.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. If you would like to donate a prize or two, please bring them to the government center between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

6:00 pm: Pickleball


January 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. 

6:30 pm: St. Cloud school board meeting


January 17, 2024

St. Cloud school board, 6:30 p.m., District Administration Office, St. Cloud Area School District 742, 1201 Second St. S., Waite Park.

January 18, 2024(5 events)

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


January 18, 2024

Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. "Is this Dementia or Normal Aging?" is a common concern of seniors and their loved ones. Joan Thralow, retired occupational therapist, will help us understand this issue and learn about community resources. Hosted by SPOT Rehabilitation and Home Health Care, and moderated by Tamara Huesers. Free for members; nominal fee for non-members.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 18, 2024

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

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


January 18, 2024

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

6:00 pm: American Legion-Sartell


January 18, 2024

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

6:00 pm: D&D Adventures


January 18, 2024

D&D Adventures, 6-8 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Grab a character sheet and join us for a night of fantasy adventuring. Impromptu storytelling at its best! For teens and adults. Limit 10 per session. 

January 19, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 19, 2024

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

8:00 pm: St. Cloud Singles Club Dance


January 19, 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

January 20, 2024(4 events)

8:00 am: Pickleball


January 20, 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. 

9:30 am: Central Minnesota Bookworms


January 20, 2024

Central Minnesota Bookworms, 9:30 am, Minnesota Street Market (meeting space at the back of the store), 27 W Minnesota St, St Joseph. January selection is “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. Contact Kathy at (320) 470-0942 or Sandy at (320) 492-6362 with any questions.

10:00 am: Snowshoe Club


January 20, 2024

Snowshoe Club, 10 a.m., Wildwood Park, 12857 CR 51, St. Joseph. Bring your own snowshoes and join the group for some exercise and good conversation. 

11:30 am: Community Fellowship Meal


January 20, 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.

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January 21, 2024(2 events)

8:00 am: Pickleball


January 21, 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. 

12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball


January 21, 2024

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

January 22, 2024(5 events)

Beginning of Snowfest Medallion Hunt

January 22, 2024

Beginning of Snowfest Medallion Hunt. Look for clues at cityofstjoseph.com or on the City of St. Joseph Facebook page. 

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 22, 2024

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

6:00 pm: Pickleball


January 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.

6:00 pm: Sartell City Council


January 22, 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.

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6:30 pm: St. Joseph Park Board meeting


January 22, 2024

St. Joseph Park Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E., St. Joseph.

January 23, 2024(8 events)

9:00 am: Stearns County Board of Commissioners


January 23, 2024

Stearns County Board of Commissioners, 9 - 11 a.m., 705 Courthouse Square, St Cloud.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 23, 2024

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

10:15 am: Winter Storytime


January 23, 2024

Winter Storytime, for ages 3-6, 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. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration; please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.

11:00 am: Winter Storytime


January 23, 2024

Winter Storytime, for ages 3-6, 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. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


January 23, 2024

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

6:00 pm: Fiber Arts Club


January 23, 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 will be available with experience in crocheting to show basic beginner concepts. For teens and adults.

6:00 pm: Stearns County Planning Commission


January 23, 2024

Stearns County Planning Commission, 6 p.m., County Service Center, 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park.

7:00 pm: National Alliance on Mental Illness


January 23, 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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January 24, 2024(5 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 24, 2024

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

4:30 pm: Kindergarten Enrollment: Open House and Registration


January 24, 2024

Kindergarten Enrollment: Open House and Registration, 4:30-6 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph.

4:30 pm: Middle-level Open House


January 24, 2024

Middle-level Open House, 4:30-6 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph.

6:00 pm: BINGO


January 24, 2024

BINGO, 6-7 p.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. If you would like to donate a prize or two, please bring them to the St Joseph Government Center between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

6:00 pm: Pickleball


January 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. 

January 25, 2024(4 events)

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


January 25, 2024

Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Vicky Grove, MSN, RN, College of St. Benedict/St. John's University nursing professor, will talk about the Nursing Student Interviews project coming this spring: a clinical experience involving primary prevention and health promotion. Learn how you can help the next nurse to be a better nurse.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 25, 2024

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

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


January 25, 2024

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

6:00 pm: STEM Club


January 25, 2024

STEM Club, 6-7 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Come learn STEM concepts while completing the challenge! January’s challenge – can you make an efficient snow scoop? February’s challenge – can you make an igloo to keep your yeti safe and sound? For ages 8 to 12. Limit 20. Registration is required. https://griver.org/

January 26, 2024(1 event)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 26, 2024

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

January 27, 2024(5 events)

8:00 am: Pickleball


January 27, 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. 

10:30 am: Paws to Read


January 27, 2024

Paws to Read, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Visit the Library to read with a furry friend. Certified therapy animals (including a dog or two) will be on hand to listen as you read a story. It's lots of fun to read when a friendly animal is your audience! For ages 4 to 12.

11:00 am: Ice Skating Lessons


January 27, 2024

Ice Skating Lessons, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Memorial Park, 28 Third Ave. NW, St. Joseph. Join us at the ice rink in Memorial Park for some skating tips and a quick lesson with coaches from the St. Cloud Figure Skating Club. All ages and skating levels are welcome. Bring your own skates. Registration is required to ensure there are enough coaches. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/st-joseph-mn/catalog.

11:00 am: Snowfest


January 27, 2024

Snowfest, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Memorial Park, 33 Second Ave. NW, St Joseph. Activities: sledding, ice skating and lessons, cocoa and cookies, face painting and snow painting. 

3:00 pm: Snowfest Game Crawl


January 27, 2024

Snowfest Game Crawl, 3-6 p.m. Sal’s Bar & Grill (109 W Minnesota St., St. Joseph), Bad Habit Brewing Co. (25 College Ave. N., St. Joseph), LaPlayette Bar (19 College Ave. N., St. Joseph) and The Middy (21 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph). Nominal fee.

January 28, 2024(2 events)

8:00 am: Pickleball


January 28, 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. 

12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball


January 28, 2024

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

January 29, 2024(3 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 29, 2024

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

6:00 pm: Pickleball


January 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.

7:00 pm: St. Joseph Township Board


January 29, 2024

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

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January 30, 2024(4 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 30, 2024

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

10:15 am: Winter Storytime


January 30, 2024

Winter Storytime, for ages 3-6, 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. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration; please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.

11:00 am: Winter Storytime


January 30, 2024

Winter Storytime, for ages 3-6, 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. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


January 30, 2024

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

January 31, 2024(4 events)

9:00 am: Yoga Classes with Marilyn Pietso (CANCELED)


January 31, 2024

Yoga Classes with Marilyn Pietso, 9-10 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Pietso is a retired pediatrician and Yoga Alliance Certified 250-hour instructor. Nominal fee, paid at the front desk. Wear casual, stretchy clothing and bring your yoga mat. Call Ann at 320-258-7324 to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


January 31, 2024

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

6:00 pm: BINGO


January 31, 2024

BINGO, 6-7 p.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. If you would like to donate a prize or two, please bring them to the St Joseph Government Center between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

6:00 pm: Pickleball


January 31, 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. 

February 1, 2024(3 events)

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


February 1, 2024

Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Speaker: Stacie Kuefer of ConnectAbility of Minnesota, which specializes in providing transportation, making homes accessible, providing access to assistive technology and more so individuals with disabilities can live a life free of limitations. Learn why ConnectAbility says "We are here to make a difference in the lives of those who need it" and how they accomplish that mission.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


February 1, 2024

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

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


February 1, 2024

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

February 2, 2024(1 event)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


February 2, 2024

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

February 3, 2024(4 events)

8:00 am: Pickleball


February 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. 

8:30 am: Gardening Knowledge for Free


February 3, 2024

Gardening Knowledge for Free, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. Registration required. Contact [email protected] or 1-320-255-6169.

10:00 am: St. Stephen River Runners’ Event: Sno-Days Snomobile Fun Day & Sixth Annual Vintage Show/Ride


February 3, 2024

St. Stephen River Runners’ Event: Sno-Days Snomobile Fun Day & Sixth Annual Vintage Show/Ride, 10 a.m. start, 1 Central Ave. S., St. Stephen.

11:00 am: Benton County Museum


February 3, 2024

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