August 14, 2012 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.
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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.
July 25, 2012 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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
July 3, 2012 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!
What a fantastic day in Cold Spring on Saturday at the Third Street Brewhouse Grand Opening! Close to 2,000 people stopped by and enjoyed free music, great food, and of course…three new craft beers! Check out the photos of the day and some of the behind the scenes shots showing central Minnesota’s premier brewing facility! And be on the lookout for Rise To The Top, Bitter Neighbor, and Lost Trout at a store or drinking establishment
Various venues offer the opportunity for local talent to show their stuff during Open Mic Nights. On Wednesday nights you can find bands like Rio Savoy at Liquid Assets in Sartell.
If you plan on packing up the family and bringing a blanket to watch the fireworks on 4th of July, here are some of the Firework displays going on in the St. Cloud and Central Minnesota.
ST. CLOUD – The crowd was treated to quite a spectacular opening ceremony Sunday night for the Can-Am Police Fire Games.
The North Memorial Air Care helicopter flew over the near capacity Husky Stadium to open the ceremony, followed by the Minnesota Police Pipe Band
