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Hello St. Cloud! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Comic shop 40th anniversary, interactive family movie night, and butterfly release + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Four decades of fandom: St. Cloud’s Granite City Comics will celebrate 40 years with a weeklong celebration starting Saturday, July 25, featuring a sale, limited edition T-shirts, trivia, historic documents, and original Spider-Man artwork -- see what’s planned for anniversary.
Downtown art comes alive: Prism Path, a new mural, will transform the alley behind Books Revisited with installation September 1 through 15, a public unveiling September 17, and Heijeu Arts now recruiting assistants -- learn more about the mural.
Strong finish on road: St. Cloud Rox shut out Minot 4-0 in Watford City, capping a five-game road swing. Tyler Phenow threw six scoreless. Next up, a homestand at Joe Faber Field -- see the Rox scoreline.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Crave-worthy coffee break: Korppi Coffee + Bakeshop is the kind of spot where a dialed-in espresso or smoothie pairs with house-made pastries, and suddenly your to-do list seems less judgy. Pop in this week, linger a bit, then ride that cozy, caffeinated glow through the rest of the day.
Easy in-town escape: Lake George/Eastman Park is perfect when you need fresh air without a drive, with calm lake views, easy paths, and space to let kids or thoughts run around. Take a quick stroll, bring a book, or sneak a sunset picnic, then call it a week well played.
Couch comfort upgrade: Really Cool Living has those sink-in, machine-washable modular sectionals your living room has been hinting at, plus live-edge acacia tables and Beautyrest mattresses. They design, manufacture, and import their own pieces, so you get high-end looks without drama... and your back will thank you after a test sit this week.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎶 Summertime by George! @ Lake George, St Cloud, MN | Wednesday (7/22) at 5:30 PM – Grab your lawn chair and claim a patch at Lake George for our free Summertime by George series, with Kat Blue’s harmonies, then Michael Shynes & The Long Way Home blending soulful, guitar-driven country, Americana, and rock. Kids zone for them, good eats for you.
🗿 Bobblehead Giveaway @ Joe Faber Field | Wednesday (7/22) at 6:35 PM – Head to the ballpark for the La Crosse Loggers game and snag a Michael Busch bobblehead if you’re among the first 500 through the gate. It’s the kind of collectible that nods approvingly at your life choices, unlike your lawn, your inbox, and your cholesterol.
🎬 Interactive Family Movie Night @ St. Cloud Public Library | Thursday (7/23) at 5:00 PM – Whether you know the riddles by heart or just like shouting at screens, this interactive family movie night lets you cheer through that 2010 rabbit hole. Props and snacks while they last, Mississippi Room. Nostalgia for you, gleeful chaos for the kids, rated PG.
🐻 Pack 13 Cub Scouts @ Talahi Elementary School | Thursday (7/23) at 6:00 PM – Whether your kid can tie a square knot yet, or still thinks laces are decorative, Pack 13 gives K-5 and their families adventures, quality time, and mud. Summer at 10-10 Park with a splash pad, school year at Talahi or indoors, den outings wander.
⚾ Willmar Stingers @ St. Cloud VA | Friday (7/24) at 7:05 PM – Think you remember real summer baseball? The Rox welcome the Willmar Stingers to Joe Faber Field for Northwoods League, college-level action that’s quick, scrappy, and close enough to hear the dugout banter. Big-league effort, small-town vibe, fair prices, and late-inning chaos we live for.
🦋 Harper's Chord - Butterfly Release @ Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens | Sunday (7/26) at 3:00 PM – Grab a blanket or a folding chair, and head to Munsinger Gardens for free live music from Harper's Chord by the lazy Mississippi. Stay for the annual butterfly release ceremony, the kind of finale that proves nature still does pageantry, patience, and grace best.
🔥 Blaze Night @ Joe Faber Field | Monday (7/27) at 6:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to sit on aluminum bleachers, sip something cold, and yell at an umpire without consequences, Blaze Night at the Rox is it. The Moondogs are in town at Joe Faber Field, and the vibes are pure summer.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — St. Cloud report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 78. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 84°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
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