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New St. Cloud Event Combines Art Class and Cocktails

Tim Lyon — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:18:06 +0000

You can channel your inner Picasso and have some cocktails and laughs with friends with a new event in St. Cloud.

5 Awesome Do-It-Yourself Gifts for Mother's Day That Will Leave Mom at a Loss for Words [VIDEOS]

Townsquare Staff — Sat, 11 May 2013 20:00:53 +0000

Whether you’re tight on cash or simply want to shower mom with gifts from the heart, opting for the do-it-yourself route is a great alternative to store bought treats. And even though she’ll love anything you get her, she’ll definitely notice — and appreciate — the extra bit of elbow grease you put into Mother’s Day this year.

Great Last Minute Places for Mother's Day in Central Minnesota – Take Mom To Italy Kind Of)

Sloan — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:17:33 +0000

Mom loves music and she’d probably really love a trip to Italy, right? Well we can’t get a flight with only a week left, so how about the next best thing?

Great Last Minute Places for Mother's Day in Central Minnesota – Sowing The Seeds of Love

Sloan — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:02:34 +0000

You can swing mom right into spring by stocking up at the Arboretum's annual plant and garden tool sale!

Great Last Minute Places for Mother's Day in Central Minnesota – It's Mother's Day You Animal!

Sloan — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:42:21 +0000

Mom’s love animals… and they love animal moms even more!

Great Last Minute Places for Mother's Day in Central Minnesota – The Ultimate Floral Brunch

Sloan — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:35:10 +0000

Not only does this cover the ‘flowers’ thing you were thinking of, but it covers the food angle as well.

Great Last Minute Places for Mother's Day in Central Minnesota – Take Mom Shopping

Sloan — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:27:20 +0000

This one’s a trick, because you can drop Mom off and high-tail it over to the lake and do some quick fishing. Lake Waconia is a darn nice lake, big for boating and even bigger for fishing.

Drunk At These Events Equal Two Thumbs Down [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:57:35 +0000

According to a new study the simple taste of beer excites the brain and that means it will increase the urge to drink more and maybe hard liquor does the same but don’t show up to the following events drunk.Just an F.Y.I. of places you don’t want to show up trashed: The Gym : Getting [...]

500+ Brave Souls Will Take The Polar Plunge At Pleasant Lake

Sloan — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:41:37 +0000

If donning your wackiest costume and jumping into the icy waters of Pleasant Lake in rural St. Cloud is your idea of fun, then you need to be at The 6th Annual Polar Plunge.

Cheap Trick Signed for Moondance Jam [VIDEO]

Sloan — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:03:28 +0000

The second big band for Thursday has been revealed as Illinois arena rockers Cheap Trick return to Minnesota this summer.

St. Cloud Music Expo Returns for Annual Sale [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:03:15 +0000

Vinyl record and music memorabilia collectors, take a note - the annual St. Cloud Music Expo is coming up on Sunday.

Attend The LOON's Exclusive Oktoberfest at the Leinie's Lodge!

103.7 The Loon — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:04:34 +0000

The Loon and Leinenkugel's are teaming up for our own private Oktoberfest and you're invited! We’re bringing a busload of Loonies to the Leinie’s Lodge in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin for a brewery tour, sampling and a cook-out on Saturday, October 6th!

Local Musicians Give The Band's "The Last Waltz" One More Dance [VIDEO]

Sloan — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:43:29 +0000

One of the consummate concert films of all time is about to be musically and whimsically recreated by an amazing conglomerate of Central Minnesota bards.

Benton County Fair a Day Away from Official Start [VIDEO, GALLERY]

Abby Faulkner — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:19:18 +0000

- SAUK RAPIDS – It’s the day before the official start of the 100th Benton County Fair, and the grounds are packed with folks getting everything ready. Denise Scapanski is one of the fair planners, and she says they have plenty of exhibits and activities focusing on a century’s worth of Benton County Fairs. Today’s [...]

.38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Queensryche, Jackyl and others Headline This Year's HalfWay Jam

Sloan — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:00:54 +0000

The line-up for 2012's HalfWay Jam is going to be the biggest year yet for die-hard Jammers. In addition to HalfWay Jam local band staples BLIMP and TNT, this year's campers and attendees will be immersed in a Jammin' Jackyl Thursday, a Southern-fried Friday and a headbangin' Saturday.

Coborn's Grocery Store Employees Go for Gold in Best Bagger Contest [VIDEO]

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 03:43:11 +0000

SAUK RAPIDS – We all know it’s important to enjoy what you do for a living, but Coborn’s grocery store employees took that to a new level on Tuesday night during the 23rd annual “Best Bagger Competition.” Despite blustery evening winds, the nearly 50 competitors faced off outside in the parking lot of the Sauk [...]

It's Fair Time in Sherburne County

Jim Maurice — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:24:08 +0000

ELK RIVER – The Sherburne County Fair kicks-off today (Thursday) in Elk River. Grandstand events include Donkey Races tonight, ATV soccer tomorrow (Friday) night, the Truck and Tractor Pull on Saturday, and the Demolition Derby on Sunday night. [button href="http://sherburnecountyfair.org/" title="Sherburne County Fair Website" align="center"] Read Original: It’s Fair Time in Sherburne County

"Fill the Flyer" Food Drive Looking for Company Donors

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:00:08 +0000

ST. CLOUD – Metro Bus is looking for a few generous companies to help families in need food during the upcoming “Fill the Flyer” food drive. Companies who would like to help collect food donations have until Tuesday to register. They’re asked to hold collections at their business and then drop them off at the [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About the Fourth of July

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 01:00:06 +0000

The legend of America’s birth is only 236 years old. However, in that short amount of time, a number of legends that would normally take centuries to grow and multiply in any other civilization have sprung up. The Fourth of July may have been dedicated to celebrate the spirit and sacrifice that helped found the [...]

Happy Fourth of July!

Lynn Quale — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:08:19 +0000

I am here wishing you and your family a happy Fourth of July! Independence Day is statistically the most dangerous U.S. holiday, with the highest report of injuries out of all the major holidays. I know, I know, I'm shocked too that it isn't St. Patty's day with all that green beer and those crazy leprechauns...but apparently that's not the case. So please, BE SAFE, and have fun!