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Hello St. Cloud! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: $2.9M road resurfacing, Great River Children’s Museum up for a ReScape Award, and Pi Day + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Pantown and Southside affected: St. Cloud Council approved a $2.9 million project to resurface 10 miles of roads citywide. Contract award expected early April, with work expected to begin late May or early June — see which areas are included.

Spotlight on community revitalization: St. Cloud’s Great River Children’s Museum is a finalist for Minnesota Brownfields’ 15th annual ReScape Awards, with winners to be announced at the ReScaped Gala on April 23 — learn about the nomination.

Community forestry takes root: Sartell will launch a Tree Steward volunteer program to help rebuild the canopy. Training is May 30 at Sartell Community Center with limited spots and a University of Minnesota partnership — learn what volunteers will do.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate Pi Day with math and pies
• Open your crown chakra through dance
• Craft whimsical fused glass critters with feet
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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🫶 We got your back

Small plates, big cozy: Jules’ Bistro is perfect when you want to graze, with shareables like goat cheese and dried fruit tapenade, bruschetta, and smashed Brussels sprouts, plus local art and occasional live music that make midweek feel special.

Where to gear up: Fishing this week? At Stop Light Bait, you’ll find live bait, solid tackle, and bite intel from people who actually fish. This no-frills, all-help shop keeps your bucket full and your odds strong on the Mississippi and nearby lakes, so you spend less time guessing and more time netting.

Your weeknight escape: Pioneer Place on Fifth keeps downtown St. Cloud buzzing with intimate concerts, comedy, and locally made productions in a cozy, great-sounding room, plus an upstairs bar. When the week needs a lift, a live show does the trick, no streaming passwords required.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🤖 2026 MN VEX Robotics State Championship @ St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center | Thursday (3/5) at 3:00 PM – Whether you can tell a servo from a spatula or just like cheering for smart kids, the Minnesota VEX Robotics State Championship is your move. Elementary through high school teams battle for a spot at Worlds, admission is free, and the energy is real.

👶 First Steps Baby Expo @ St. Cloud Area YMCA | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – St. Cloud’s big day for tiny humans is rolling in with gear, services, and sanity-saving tips for new and expecting families. Think strollers, freebies, and kid-friendly fun. Tickets at the window, $10 for adults, kids 12 and under free, coffee recommended.

🌱 Winter Sowing Event 2026 @ Bethlehem Lutheran Church 4310 Co Rd 137 | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Winter sowing, St. Cloud style: turn milk jugs into tiny greenhouses at Bethlehem Lutheran, fueled by coffee and the quilting ladies’ legendary treats. Learn why natives matter, plant for the BLC prairie, then grab pizza. Bring your own seeds if you want take-home starters.

🧩 Puzzle Palooza @ Whitney Recreation Center | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Park & Rec and Whitney are tossing teams of 2 to 4 into a 500-piece sprint, starting with a social hour and puzzle swap. Finally, a race where you can sit, sip, and feel competitive, with identical puzzles, prizes, preregistration, 12 teams, $35 per team.

🐾 Pet Adoption Event @ Pet Evolution | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Swing by Pet Evolution in St. Cloud to meet Grey Face Rescue pups, ask questions, and start the adoption process without the impulse ‘I saw a puppy’ decision. No on-site adoptions, just speed dating with wagging tails, sensible paperwork, and $10 nail trims.

🥧 Pi Day! @ Great River Regional Library | Monday (3/9) at 11:00 AM – Finally, a math problem we can all solve, pie beats everything. Swing by Great River Regional Library for Pi Day, easygoing math shenanigans, and a shared pie table, just bring a pie, an ingredient list, and respect for gluten-free, allergy-friendly needs.

🎪 Lions Service Carnival @ Great River Regional Library | Tuesday (3/10) at 4:00 PM – Free vision and hearing screenings, plus real community connections, without the line for the Tilt-A-Whirl. Get Kidsight checks for the little ones, free hearing tests for everyone, connect with United Way, and see how the MN Lions Foundations support folks across Minnesota.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 St. Cloud report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 54°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 1%

Mostly sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 4%

Partly sunny, with a high near 53. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: A chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

This house is wild

Steps from Territory Golf Course, this 4-bed two-story patio-style home pairs play and polish. A three-stall garage includes a rear golf cart door to the side patio for course and backyard access. Highlights include a wooded yard with fire pit, a great room with fireplace, an island kitchen with huge pantry, a main-floor office, upper-level laundry, and an owner’s suite.

Take a peek inside →