🌱 How Sauk Rapids’ state Knowledge Bowl became Benton County 4-H’s key fundraiser
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Sauk Rapids! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Sauk Rapids’ state Knowledge Bowl became Benton County 4-H’s key fundraiser
Also on today's calendar: Sauk Rapids River Food Fest 2026.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Breezy and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
- Saturday: Some sun; breezy, pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Benton County 4-H at State Knowledge Bowl (patriotnewsmn.com) — Benton County 4-H youth and volunteers turned the Minnesota 4-H State Knowledge Bowl at Sauk Rapids High School into their only annual fundraiser, running a busy concession stand for hundreds of visitors. Their efforts raised money for 4-H camp opportunities while building leadership, teamwork, and connections with other 4-H’ers and Extension staff from across Minnesota. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Homestead Artisans Pop-Up Shop: Make-and-Take Weekend →
Homestead Artisans, 136 County Rd 120, St Cloud
10:00 am
Sunday June 14
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Other local events
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Sauk Rapids River Food Fest 2026 →
Sauk Rapids Municipal Park, 1001 River Ave N, Sauk Rapids
11:00 am
Saturday June 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Chamber Connection: HOST: Recovery Community Network 6/12/26
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Midtown Square Mall 3333 W Division St St Cloud, MN 56301
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St Cloud Wading Pools Open (Weather Permitting) →
St. Cloud, MN Calendar St. Cloud, MN 56301
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Tyler Herwig at Iron Street Distillery →
Iron Street Distillery, 539 E St Germain St Suite 101, St Cloud
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Buzzkill Summer - St. Cloud →
The keller bar, 11 5th Ave S, St Cloud
7:00 pm -
City Council Meeting →
St. Cloud, MN Calendar, 1201 7th St. S. Council Chambers, St. Cloud
6:00 pm -
New Member Mixer 6/16/26
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill 1101 Division St Waite Park, MN 56387
4:30 pm -
Waite Park Chamber Meeting 6/17/26
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Pizza Ranch 110 2nd St S Ste 119 Waite Park, MN
11:15 am -
Legislative Connection: 2026 Session Wrap-Up
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce The Clearing 195 River Ave. S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
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St. Cloud Area Child Passenger Safety Collaborative Car Seat Checkup →
St. Cloud, MN Calendar, 501 Pinecone Road South, Sartell
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Wood Fired Wednesdays - Rustic Eats ~ Acoustic Treats
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce 1411 W St Germain St #101, St Cloud, MN 56301
5:00 pm
Friday June 12
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
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💬 Chatter
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- How To Text 911 in an Emergency
Did you know you can text 911 if calling isn't safe or possible? Follow these steps when texting 911: - Enter the number 911 in the "To" field. -… (Nextdoor )
- Staffmark posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving Associate in Sauk Rapids. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Sartell
- Immersive Zoo Experience Coming to Sartell Community Center (knsiradio.com)
- Niron Magnetics Backs Federal Bill to Cut U.S. Reliance on Chinese Rare Earth Magnets (knsiradio.com)
- Albany freshman Katelyn Hoff takes 5th at Class 2A state girls golf tournament (stcloudlive.com)
Cold Spring
- Dennis Roland Johannes, 91 (csrecord.net)
- How Gloria Ledermann Enriched Her Community In Perham, MN (wjon.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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