š± St. Cloud redevelopment and drought plans that could affect Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Sauk Rapids! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- St. Cloud redevelopment and drought plans that could affect Sauk Rapids
- Sauk Rapids and St. Cloud communities remember Lorraine Lentz, 93
Also on today's calendar: Homestead Artisans Pop-Up Shop: Community Art Project Weekend and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 98, low: 71.
- Monday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, with a high of 97 and low of 63 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ New Owners of Herbergers Building Working on Concept Plans (kfilradio.com) ā While this update centers on downtown St. Cloudās former Herbergerās building and possible new retail or professional uses, it also notes a photo feature on Sauk Rapids past and present. City leaders discuss license-plate-reading flock cameras used to improve safety and growing drought concerns that could eventually lead to watering restrictions. These regional changes may affect how Sauk Rapids residents shop, commute, and conserve water. 
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ā¢ Lorraine Lentz, 93, Of Avon, Remembered In St. Cloud, Aug. 1 (wjon.com) ā Sauk Rapids is closely connected to this remembrance, as 93-year-old Lorraine Jane Lentz passed away at Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids and will be laid to rest at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery there after services in St. Cloud on August 1. Her long life spanned work in caregiving, years in several Minnesota towns, and deep devotion to family, faith, and handiwork. Local friends and relatives have clear details on when and where to pay their respects. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Sauk Rapids
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Willmar Stingers at St. Cloud Rox ā
Joe Faber Field, 5001 Veterans Dr, St Cloud
7:05 pm
Saturday July 25
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Other local events
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Homestead Artisans Pop-Up Shop: Community Art Project Weekend ā
Homestead Artisans, 136 County Rd 120, St Cloud
10:00 am -
Festival ā Luxemburg, St. Wendelin Parish ā
Luxemburg Church, 22714 MN-15, St Augusta
10:00 am -
Butterfly Release ā
Munsinger Gardens, 1515 Riverside Dr SE, St Cloud
2:30 pm -
Hippies and Cowboys with Pullstart Diesel ā
Rollie's, 940 35th Ave NE, Sauk Rapids
5:00 pm -
Sawyer Brown ā
Rollie's, 940 35th Ave NE, Sauk Rapids
7:00 pm
Sunday July 26
Saturday August 1
Saturday August 15
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š Events Nearby
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Rooted Holistic Healing & Wellness Fair ā
St. Cloud Riverās Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S, St Cloud
10:00 am -
St. Cloud, MN ā Permit to Carry Concealed Course July 25, 0026 ā
Quality Inn St. Cloud West, 4040 2nd St S, St Cloud
10:00 am -
Mandara Romness ā
Veranda Lounge, 22 5th Ave S, St Cloud
8:00 pm -
DJ WILLIE WONKA ā
Red Carpet Nightclub, 11 5th Ave S, St Cloud
9:00 pm -
Fly with Hope - Memorial Butterfly Release
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Munsinger Gardens
2:30 pm -
Pierz Fun in the Park
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota Pierz Park, 603 Park Ave SE, Pierz, Minnesota, United States
5:30 pm
Saturday July 25
Sunday July 26
Tuesday July 28
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Sauk Rapids. Apply here.
- Sartell - St. Stephen School District posted a job opening for Lead Custodian - PM in Sartell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sauk Rapids here.
š Nearby News
Sartell
- Sartell native Kade Lewis inks $626K deal with Cleveland Guardians (stcloudlive.com)
- Still reeling from the World Cup? I swear by these 5 hangover cures (sctimes.com)
- MN Lottery Results: Pick 3, NORTH5 winning numbers for July 23, 2026 (sctimes.com)
Waite Park
- Advanced Step Apprentice/Journeyman Gas Technician - Waite Park, MN (xcelenergy.com)
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