Events in July–August 2025
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 1, 2025 – July 4, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Memory Writers Memory Writers
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July 1, 2025Memory Writers, group develops topics and turn in stories, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St Cloud.
Summer Storytime Summer Storytime
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July 1, 2025Summer Storytime, 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. Books are geared for 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
Summer Storytime Summer Storytime
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July 1, 2025Summer Storytime, 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.
St. Joseph Food Shelf Laundry Love Laundry Love
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July 1, 2025Laundry 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. Wendel Township meeting St. Wendel Township meeting
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July 1, 2025St. Wendel Township Meeting, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 36922 CR 4, St. Joseph.
St. Joseph Lions St. Joseph Lions
July 1, 2025
St. Joseph Lions, 7:30 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 1, 2025 – July 4, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Garden Chat: Q and A with the Master Gardeners Garden Chat: Q and A with the Master Gardeners
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July 2, 2025Garden Chat: Q and A with the Master Gardeners, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Great River Regional Library (Main Lobby, first floor), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Ask gardening questions of the Master Gardeners of Stearns and Benton counties who will be available to provide research-based information from the University of Minnesota Extension. Additional gardening information at https://www3.extension.umn.edu/county/stearns. Walk in; no registration required.
Advocates for Independence Advocates for Independence
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July 2, 2025
Advocates for Independence, 2-4 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, 215 Benton Drive N., Sauk Rapids. 320-529-9000.
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 2, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
St. Cloud school board meeting / work session St. Cloud school board meeting / work session
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July 2, 2025St. 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 Council St. Stephen City Council
July 2, 2025St. Stephen City Council, 6:30 p.m., St. Stephen City Hall, 2 Sixth Ave SE.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 1, 2025 – July 4, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Coffee and Conversation (CANCELED) Coffee and Conversation (CANCELED)
July 3, 2025
Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S.
Tech Help Time Tech Help Time
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July 3, 2025Tech Help Time, noon-2 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Register in advance with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session. For adults and teens.
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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July 3, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 1, 2025 – July 4, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Lions Parade Lions Parade
July 4, 2025Lions Parade, 10 a.m., other activities include 11 a.m. Bingo, food, refreshments; 11:30 a.m. live music; 1 p.m. quilt auction; 3 p.m. raffle, parish grounds, downtown St. Joseph.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 5, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 6, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Open Gym Basketball Open Gym Basketball
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July 6, 2025Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market
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July 7, 2025Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Scheels Athletic Complex (Bernicks Arena - Pine Cone North), 1109 1st St. S.
Sartell Lions Club Sartell Lions Club
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July 7, 2025
Sartell Lions Club, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Stewart Giffin's House, 813 9th St No, Sartell. Stewart Giffin, 651-261-4272.
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 7, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Sartell Planning Commission Sartell Planning Commission
July 7, 2025
Sartell Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N.
St. Joseph City Council St. Joseph City Council
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July 7, 2025
St. Joseph City Council, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Stearns County Board of Commissioners Stearns County Board of Commissioners
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July 8, 2025Stearns County Board of Commissioners, 9-11 a.m., 705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 8, 2025 – July 11, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Summer Storytime Summer Storytime
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July 8, 2025Summer Storytime, 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. Books are geared for 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
Summer Storytime Summer Storytime
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July 8, 2025Summer Storytime, 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.
Sartell Chamber of Commerce summer barbecue Sartell Chamber of Commerce summer barbecue
July 8, 2025
Sartell Chamber of Commerce summer barbecue, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Waters Church, 1227 Pinecone Road N., Sartell. 320-258-6061. info@sartellchamber.com
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Stephen Planning Commission meeting St. Stephen Planning Commission meeting
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July 8, 2025St. 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
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July 8, 2025
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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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 8, 2025 – July 11, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Pilgrimage of Hope Pilgrimage of Hope
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July 9, 2025Pilgrimage of Hope, 9-11 a.m., St. Benedict’s Monastery, 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph. Pope Francis called 2025 a Jubilee Year of Hope. Sacred Heart Chapel has been designated a place of Jubilee pilgrimage, which will take us around several spots on the campus of St. Benedict’s Monastery with the chapel as a focal point. Free-will offering accepted. To register: sbm.osb.org/event/pilgrimage-of-hope/
Sartell History Walking Tours with Dennis Molitor Sartell History Walking Tours with Dennis Molitor
July 9, 2025Sartell History Walking Tours with Dennis Molitor, 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. Walking tour is a seven-block walk from Seventh Street to the pedestrian bridge. There is transportation back to your vehicle. Email Tina (tina.hengel@sartellmn.com) or call 320-258-7331 to reserve your spot. There will be a max of eight people per tour.
St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce
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July 9, 2025
St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. stjosephchamber.com
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 9, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Sartell History Walking Tours with Dennis Molitor Sartell History Walking Tours with Dennis Molitor
July 9, 2025Sartell History Walking Tours with Dennis Molitor, 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. Walking tour is a seven-block walk from Seventh Street to the pedestrian bridge. There is transportation back to your vehicle. Email Tina (tina.hengel@sartellmn.com) or call 320-258-7331 to reserve your spot. There will be a max of eight people per tour.
Stearns County Park Commission meeting Stearns County Park Commission meeting
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July 9, 2025Stearns 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
July 9, 2025
St Joseph Y2K Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 8, 2025 – July 11, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
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
July 10, 2025Seniors 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.
Tech Help Time Tech Help Time
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July 10, 2025Tech Help Time, noon-2 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Register in advance with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session. For adults and teens.
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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July 10, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
Senior Citizens Cards (500) Senior Citizens Cards (500)
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July 10, 2025Senior Citizens Cards (500), 1:30-3:30 p.m., St. Joseph Community Fire Station, 323 Fourth Ave. NE. Cards, coffee/cocoa and treats.
Stearns County Board of Adjustment Stearns County Board of Adjustment
July 10, 2025Stearns County Board of Adjustment, 6 p.m., County Service Center, 3301 CR 138, Waite Park. Environmental Services at 320-656-3613.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 8, 2025 – July 11, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market
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July 11, 2025St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Lake Wobegon Trailhead (Resurrection Lutheran Church parking lot), 610 County Road 2.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 12, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Live Clue! Live Clue!
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July 12, 2025Live Clue!, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Put your sleuthing skills to the test. Help solve a murder based on the board game, Clue, where suspects’ hints are everywhere. For all ages.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 13, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Open Gym Basketball Open Gym Basketball
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July 13, 2025Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
St. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting St. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting
July 14, 2025St. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting, 9-11 a.m., Minnesota Street Market, 27 Minnesota St. W., St. Joseph.
Garbage Friends Garbage Friends
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July 14, 2025Garbage Friends, 2-5 p.m., Great River Regional Library (Mississippi Room), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join Now.Make.Art as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. This program is made possible with the Arts and Cultural Heritage Funds from the Minnesota Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. For child and caregiver together.
Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market
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July 14, 2025Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Scheels Athletic Complex (Bernicks Arena - Pine Cone North), 1109 1st St. S.
Fare For All Fare For All
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July 14, 2025Fare 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
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July 14, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Sartell City Council Sartell City Council
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July 14, 2025
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.
St. Joseph Planning Commission St. Joseph Planning Commission
July 14, 2025
St. Joseph Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
St. Joseph Township Board St. Joseph Township Board
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July 14, 2025
St. Joseph Township Board, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 935 College Ave. S., St. Joseph.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Spiritual R & R Day Spiritual R & R Day
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July 15, 2025Spiritual R & R Day, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.., St. Benedict's Monastery, 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph. This day offers time and space for quiet prayer, reflection, reading, resting and meeting with a spiritual director if desired. Group prayer begins and ends the day. Mid-day prayer and noon meal at the monastery are optional. Free-will offering accepted. Optional noon meal at the monastery for a nominal fee. Limit: 10 participants. To register: https://sbm.osb.org/event/spiritual-r-r-day-3/
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 15, 2025 – July 18, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Memory Writers Memory Writers
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July 15, 2025Memory Writers, group develops topics and turn in stories, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St Cloud.
Mobile office hours Mobile office hours
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July 15, 2025Mobile 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.
Summer Storytime Summer Storytime
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July 15, 2025Summer Storytime, 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. Books are geared for 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
Summer Storytime Summer Storytime
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July 15, 2025Summer Storytime, 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.
St. Joseph Economic Development Authority St. Joseph Economic Development Authority
July 15, 2025
St. Joseph Economic Development Authority, noon, Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
Garden Chat: Q and A with the Master Gardeners Garden Chat: Q and A with the Master Gardeners
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July 15, 2025Garden Chat: Q and A with the Master Gardeners, 1-3 p.m., Great River Regional Library (main lobby, first floor), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Ask gardening questions of the Master Gardeners of Stearns and Benton counties who will be available to provide research-based information from the University of Minnesota Extension. Find additional gardening information at www3.extension.umn.edu/county/stearns Walk in; no registration required.
St. Joseph Food Shelf Laundry Love Laundry Love
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July 15, 2025Laundry 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 St. Joseph Lions
July 15, 2025
St. Joseph Lions, 7:30 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St. Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 15, 2025 – July 18, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Family Fun Night Family Fun Night
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July 16, 2025Family Fun Night, 4-6 p.m., State Farm Insurance-Amy Hedtke, 414 Eighth Ave. NE, St. Joseph. Join us for a fun evening for all ages including food, snacks, games and a bounce house.
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 16, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
St. Cloud school board meeting St. Cloud school board meeting
July 16, 2025St. 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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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 15, 2025 – July 18, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Coffee and Conversation Coffee and Conversation
July 17, 2025
Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Safety Tips and Tricks: Inside and Outside your home. Vickie Fisk, with Home Instead and Mark Finn, City of Sartell Building Official.
Tech Help Time Tech Help Time
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July 17, 2025Tech Help Time, noon-2 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Register in advance with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session. For adults and teens.
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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July 17, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
American Legion-Sartell American Legion-Sartell
July 17, 2025
American Legion-Sartell, open to all veterans young and old, 6 p.m., Sartell Community Center., 850 19th St. S. john.denney@charter.net.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 15, 2025 – July 18, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Customer Appreciation Sale Customer Appreciation Sale
July 18, 2025
Customer Appreciation Sale, by Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery.
St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market
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July 18, 2025St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Lake Wobegon Trailhead (Resurrection Lutheran Church parking lot), 610 County Road 2.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Customer Appreciation Sale Customer Appreciation Sale
July 18, 2025
Customer Appreciation Sale, by Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery.
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 19, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Central Minnesota Bookworms Central Minnesota Bookworms
July 19, 2025Central 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 Meal Community Fellowship Meal
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July 19, 2025
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.
Come play Table Tennis with us! Come play Table Tennis with us!
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July 19, 2025Come play Table Tennis with us!, 2-4 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Step into a Popup Ping-Pong Park and enjoy a fun, accessible way to play, connect and unwind – whether you're a seasoned player or just picking up a paddle. The Temporary Table Tennis Trailer brings an artist-focused, mobile ping-pong experience to you. This program was made possible with Arts and Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Customer Appreciation Sale Customer Appreciation Sale
July 18, 2025
Customer Appreciation Sale, by Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery.
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 20, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Open Gym Basketball Open Gym Basketball
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July 20, 2025Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Customer Appreciation Sale Customer Appreciation Sale
July 18, 2025
Customer Appreciation Sale, by Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery.
Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market
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July 21, 2025Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Scheels Athletic Complex (Bernicks Arena - Pine Cone North), 1109 1st St. S.
St. Joseph City Council - Work Session St. Joseph City Council - Work Session
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July 21, 2025St. Joseph City Council - Work Session, 5-6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E., St. Joseph.
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 21, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
St. Joseph City Council St. Joseph City Council
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July 21, 2025
St. Joseph City Council, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
Sartell-St. Stephen Schools School Board Meeting Sartell-St. Stephen Schools School Board Meeting
July 21, 2025
Sartell-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 Meeting St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting
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July 21, 2025
St. Joseph Rod and Gun Club, 7 p.m., American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St., St. Joseph.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Summer Recreation Soccer Summer Recreation Soccer
July 6, 2025
Summer Recreation Soccer, (times vary; check website), Pine Meadow Primary School, 1029 Fifth St. N., Sartell. Players born between 2015 and 2020. sartellsoccer.org.
Customer Appreciation Sale Customer Appreciation Sale
July 18, 2025
Customer Appreciation Sale, by Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 22, 2025 – July 25, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Summer Storytime Summer Storytime
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July 22, 2025Summer Storytime, for ages 3 to 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. Younger and older friends are welcome. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration. Check in at the Children's Desk upon arrival.
Summer Storytime Summer Storytime
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July 22, 2025Summer Storytime, for ages 3 to 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. Younger and older friends are welcome. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration. Check in at the Children's Desk upon arrival.
St. Joseph Food Shelf Craft and Social Craft and Social
July 22, 2025Craft and Social, sponsored by the Women of Today, 6 p.m., Millstream Park, 725 CR 75 W., St. Joseph. Join us to learn about Women of Today. All materials will be provided.
St. Joseph Park Board meeting St. Joseph Park Board meeting
July 22, 2025St. Joseph Park Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E., St. Joseph.
Disney’s “Moana” Disney’s “Moana”
July 22, 2025Disney’s “Moana,” part of the Summer Movie Series, 7 p.m., Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. 320-259-5463. paramountarts.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness National Alliance on Mental Illness
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July 22, 2025
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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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Customer Appreciation Sale Customer Appreciation Sale
July 18, 2025
Customer Appreciation Sale, by Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 22, 2025 – July 25, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Sartell History Walking Tours with Dennis Molitor Sartell History Walking Tours with Dennis Molitor
July 23, 2025Sartell History Walking Tours with Dennis Molitor, 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. Walking tour is a seven-block walk from Seventh Street to the pedestrian bridge. There is transportation back to your vehicle. Email Tina (tina.hengel@sartellmn.com) or call 320-258-7331 to reserve your spot. There will be a max of eight people per tour.
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 23, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Sartell History Walking Tours with Dennis Molitor Sartell History Walking Tours with Dennis Molitor
July 23, 2025Sartell History Walking Tours with Dennis Molitor, 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. Walking tour is a seven-block walk from Seventh Street to the pedestrian bridge. There is transportation back to your vehicle. Email Tina (tina.hengel@sartellmn.com) or call 320-258-7331 to reserve your spot. There will be a max of eight people per tour.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Customer Appreciation Sale Customer Appreciation Sale
July 18, 2025
Customer Appreciation Sale, by Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 22, 2025 – July 25, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Coffee and Conversation Coffee and Conversation
July 24, 2025
Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S.
Tech Help Time Tech Help Time
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July 24, 2025Tech Help Time, noon-2 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Register in advance with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session. For adults and teens.
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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July 24, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
Stearns County Planning Commission Stearns County Planning Commission
July 24, 2025Stearns County Planning Commission, 6 p.m., County Service Center, 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Customer Appreciation Sale Customer Appreciation Sale
July 18, 2025
Customer Appreciation Sale, by Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 22, 2025 – July 25, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market
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July 25, 2025St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Lake Wobegon Trailhead (Resurrection Lutheran Church parking lot), 610 County Road 2.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Customer Appreciation Sale Customer Appreciation Sale
July 18, 2025
Customer Appreciation Sale, by Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery.
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 26, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Customer Appreciation Sale Customer Appreciation Sale
July 18, 2025
Customer Appreciation Sale, by Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery.
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 27, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Open Gym Basketball Open Gym Basketball
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July 27, 2025Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Customer Appreciation Sale Customer Appreciation Sale
July 18, 2025
Customer Appreciation Sale, by Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery.
Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market
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July 28, 2025Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Scheels Athletic Complex (Bernicks Arena - Pine Cone North), 1109 1st St. S.
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 28, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Sartell City Council Sartell City Council
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July 28, 2025
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.
St. Joseph Township Board St. Joseph Township Board
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July 28, 2025
St. Joseph Township Board, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 935 College Ave. S., St. Joseph.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Customer Appreciation Sale Customer Appreciation Sale
July 18, 2025
Customer Appreciation Sale, by Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery.
Stearns County Board of Commissioners Stearns County Board of Commissioners
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July 29, 2025Stearns County Board of Commissioners, 9 - 11 a.m., 705 Courthouse Square, St Cloud.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 29, 2025 – August 1, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Summer Storytime Summer Storytime
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July 29, 2025Summer Storytime, for ages 3 to 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. Younger and older friends are welcome. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration. Check in at the Children's Desk upon arrival.
Summer Storytime Summer Storytime
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July 29, 2025Summer Storytime, for ages 3 to 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. Younger and older friends are welcome. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration. Check in at the Children's Desk upon arrival.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Customer Appreciation Sale Customer Appreciation Sale
July 18, 2025
Customer Appreciation Sale, by Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 29, 2025 – August 1, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Pickleball Pickleball
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July 30, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Customer Appreciation Sale Customer Appreciation Sale
July 18, 2025
Customer Appreciation Sale, by Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 29, 2025 – August 1, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Coffee and Conversation Coffee and Conversation
July 31, 2025
Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S.
Tech Help Time Tech Help Time
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July 31, 2025Tech Help Time, noon-2 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Register in advance with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session. For adults and teens.
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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July 31, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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July 29, 2025 – August 1, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market
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August 1, 2025St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Lake Wobegon Trailhead (Resurrection Lutheran Church parking lot), 610 County Road 2.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Pickleball Pickleball
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August 2, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Pickleball Pickleball
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August 3, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Open Gym Basketball Open Gym Basketball
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August 3, 2025Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market
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August 4, 2025Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Scheels Athletic Complex (Bernicks Arena - Pine Cone North), 1109 1st St. S.
Sartell Lions Club Sartell Lions Club
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August 4, 2025
Sartell Lions Club, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Stewart Giffin's House, 813 9th St No, Sartell. Stewart Giffin, 651-261-4272.
Pickleball Pickleball
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August 4, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Sartell Planning Commission Sartell Planning Commission
August 4, 2025
Sartell Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N.
St. Joseph City Council St. Joseph City Council
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August 4, 2025
St. Joseph City Council, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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August 5, 2025 – August 8, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Memory Writers Memory Writers
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August 5, 2025Memory Writers, group develops topics and turn in stories, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St Cloud.
Storytime Storytime
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August 5, 2025Storytime, 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. Books are geared for 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
Storytime Storytime
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August 5, 2025Storytime, 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.
St. Joseph Food Shelf Laundry Love Laundry Love
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August 5, 2025Laundry 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. Wendel Township meeting St. Wendel Township meeting
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August 5, 2025St. Wendel Township Meeting, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 36922 CR 4, St. Joseph.
St. Joseph Lions St. Joseph Lions
August 5, 2025
St. Joseph Lions, 7:30 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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August 5, 2025 – August 8, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Advocates for Independence Advocates for Independence
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August 6, 2025
Advocates for Independence, 2-4 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, 215 Benton Drive N., Sauk Rapids. 320-529-9000.
Pickleball Pickleball
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August 6, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
St. Cloud school board meeting / work session St. Cloud school board meeting / work session
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August 6, 2025St. 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 Council St. Stephen City Council
August 6, 2025St. Stephen City Council, 6:30 p.m., St. Stephen City Hall, 2 Sixth Ave SE.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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August 5, 2025 – August 8, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Coffee and Conversation Coffee and Conversation
August 7, 2025
Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S.
Tech Help Time Tech Help Time
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August 7, 2025Tech Help Time, noon-2 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Register in advance with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session. For adults and teens.
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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August 7, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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August 5, 2025 – August 8, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market
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August 8, 2025St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Lake Wobegon Trailhead (Resurrection Lutheran Church parking lot), 610 County Road 2.
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Summer Reading Challenge Summer Reading Challenge
June 9, 2025
Summer Reading Challenge, Great River Regional Library. For kids ages 0-18. For registration details contact your library or visit griver.org/summer-reading-challenge.
Pickleball Pickleball
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August 9, 2025Pickleball, 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 10, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Open Gym Basketball Open Gym Basketball
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August 10, 2025Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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St. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting St. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting
August 11, 2025St. Joseph Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting, 9-11 a.m., Minnesota Street Market, 27 Minnesota St. W., St. Joseph.
Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market
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August 11, 2025Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Scheels Athletic Complex (Bernicks Arena - Pine Cone North), 1109 1st St. S.
Fare For All Fare For All
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August 11, 2025Fare 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
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August 11, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Sartell City Council Sartell City Council
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August 11, 2025
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.
St. Joseph Planning Commission St. Joseph Planning Commission
August 11, 2025
St. Joseph Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
St. Joseph Township Board St. Joseph Township Board
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August 11, 2025
St. 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 12, 2025Stearns County Board of Commissioners, 9-11 a.m., 705 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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August 12, 2025 – August 15, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Storytime Storytime
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August 12, 2025Storytime, 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. Books are geared for 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
Storytime Storytime
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August 12, 2025Storytime, 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.
Sartell Chamber of Commerce summer barbecue Sartell Chamber of Commerce summer barbecue
August 12, 2025
Sartell Chamber of Commerce summer barbecue, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Waters Church, 1227 Pinecone Road N., Sartell. 320-258-6061. info@sartellchamber.com
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Stephen Planning Commission meeting St. Stephen Planning Commission meeting
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August 12, 2025St. 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
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August 12, 2025
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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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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August 12, 2025 – August 15, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce
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August 13, 2025
St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. stjosephchamber.com
Pickleball Pickleball
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August 13, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Stearns County Park Commission meeting Stearns County Park Commission meeting
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August 13, 2025Stearns 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
August 13, 2025
St 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 12, 2025 – August 15, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Coffee and Conversation Coffee and Conversation
August 14, 2025
Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S.
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 14, 2025Seniors 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.
Tech Help Time Tech Help Time
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August 14, 2025Tech Help Time, noon-2 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Register in advance with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session. For adults and teens.
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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August 14, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
Senior Citizens Cards (500) Senior Citizens Cards (500)
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August 14, 2025Senior Citizens Cards (500), 1:30-3:30 p.m., St. Joseph Community Fire Station, 323 Fourth Ave. NE. Cards, coffee/cocoa and treats.
Stearns County Board of Adjustment Stearns County Board of Adjustment
August 14, 2025Stearns County Board of Adjustment, 6 p.m., County Service Center, 3301 CR 138, Waite Park. Environmental Services at 320-656-3613.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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August 12, 2025 – August 15, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market
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August 15, 2025St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Lake Wobegon Trailhead (Resurrection Lutheran Church parking lot), 610 County Road 2.
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Pickleball Pickleball
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August 16, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Central Minnesota Bookworms Central Minnesota Bookworms
August 16, 2025Central 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 Meal Community Fellowship Meal
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August 16, 2025
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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Pickleball Pickleball
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August 17, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Open Gym Basketball Open Gym Basketball
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August 17, 2025Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market
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August 18, 2025Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Scheels Athletic Complex (Bernicks Arena - Pine Cone North), 1109 1st St. S.
St. Joseph City Council - Work Session St. Joseph City Council - Work Session
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August 18, 2025St. Joseph City Council - Work Session, 5-6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E., St. Joseph.
Pickleball Pickleball
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August 18, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
St. Joseph City Council St. Joseph City Council
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August 18, 2025
St. Joseph City Council, 6 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
Sartell-St. Stephen Schools School Board Meeting Sartell-St. Stephen Schools School Board Meeting
August 18, 2025
Sartell-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 Meeting St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting
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August 18, 2025
St. 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 19, 2025 – August 22, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Memory Writers Memory Writers
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August 19, 2025Memory Writers, group develops topics and turn in stories, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St Cloud.
Mobile office hours Mobile office hours
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August 19, 2025Mobile 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.
Storytime Storytime
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August 19, 2025Storytime, 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. Books are geared for 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
Storytime Storytime
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August 19, 2025Storytime, 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.
St. Joseph Economic Development Authority St. Joseph Economic Development Authority
August 19, 2025
St. Joseph Economic Development Authority, noon, Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
St. Joseph Food Shelf Laundry Love Laundry Love
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August 19, 2025Laundry 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 St. Joseph Lions
August 19, 2025
St. Joseph Lions, 7:30 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 19, 2025 – August 22, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Pickleball Pickleball
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August 20, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
St. Cloud school board meeting St. Cloud school board meeting
August 20, 2025St. 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 19, 2025 – August 22, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Coffee and Conversation Coffee and Conversation
August 21, 2025
Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S.
Tech Help Time Tech Help Time
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August 21, 2025Tech Help Time, noon-2 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Register in advance with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session. For adults and teens.
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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August 21, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
American Legion-Sartell American Legion-Sartell
August 21, 2025
American Legion-Sartell, open to all veterans young and old, 6 p.m., Sartell Community Center., 850 19th St. S. john.denney@charter.net.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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August 19, 2025 – August 22, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market
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August 22, 2025St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Lake Wobegon Trailhead (Resurrection Lutheran Church parking lot), 610 County Road 2.
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Pickleball Pickleball
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August 23, 2025Pickleball, 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 24, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Open Gym Basketball Open Gym Basketball
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August 24, 2025Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
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Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market
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August 25, 2025Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Scheels Athletic Complex (Bernicks Arena - Pine Cone North), 1109 1st St. S.
Pickleball Pickleball
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August 25, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Sartell City Council Sartell City Council
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August 25, 2025
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.
St. Joseph Park Board meeting St. Joseph Park Board meeting
August 25, 2025St. Joseph Park Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E., St. Joseph.
St. Joseph Township Board St. Joseph Township Board
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August 25, 2025
St. 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 26, 2025Stearns County Board of Commissioners, 9 - 11 a.m., 705 Courthouse Square, St Cloud.
Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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August 26, 2025 – August 29, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Storytime Storytime
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August 26, 2025Storytime, 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. Books are geared for 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. Limit 30 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
Storytime Storytime
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August 26, 2025Storytime, 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.
St. Joseph Food Shelf National Alliance on Mental Illness National Alliance on Mental Illness
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August 26, 2025
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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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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August 26, 2025 – August 29, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Pickleball Pickleball
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August 27, 2025Pickleball, 6-9 p.m., 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 26, 2025 – August 29, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Coffee and Conversation Coffee and Conversation
August 28, 2025
Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S.
Tech Help Time Tech Help Time
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August 28, 2025Tech Help Time, noon-2 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Register in advance with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session. For adults and teens.
St. Joseph Food Shelf St. Joseph Food Shelf
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August 28, 2025St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E.
Stearns County Planning Commission Stearns County Planning Commission
August 28, 2025Stearns 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 26, 2025 – August 29, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market
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August 29, 2025St. Joseph Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Lake Wobegon Trailhead (Resurrection Lutheran Church parking lot), 610 County Road 2.
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Pickleball Pickleball
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August 30, 2025Pickleball, 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 31, 2025Pickleball, 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.
Open Gym Basketball Open Gym Basketball
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August 31, 2025Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.