This was not for me. I paid my $30 membership fee, did not receive an acknowledgement, a welcome…read moreemail, nothing. But I did receive the newsletter - which consists of a list of races members did and their place in the race . I went on a group ride and they ignore new people as they talk about the latest gossip. the only way to know what is going on is to be a member of their facebook page, which is mostly the same small group of people taking "selfies while riding 20 mph", the 8 a.m. weekday swims at a lake an hour away, posts by people claiming they will do a ride with the non-small insular, constant facebooking people but then "over sleep" but later the post pictures of themselves with the small little facebook clique having done something else with that little group rather than sticking to, or at least notifying other they changed their plan. it seems most of the people active in this group are part time workers, teachers, and those who don't work at all - which means they swim, run and ride during work hours. But doesn't matter because they don't really let people know in advance if they will be biking or otherwise, then call themselves "loosely organized" -- but if that is the case, why are you charging people money? no shirt, no hello, no welcome, no water bottle, nothing. One person in the in group did comment to another on one of the few rides that full time workers can attend "if you don't get a Du Tri outfit and do the Apple Duathlon, you are an outcast." that comment was spot on. They don't even post an address, phone number, email address, or anything else on their website or anywhere else. so it seems that your money goes .... no idea where. as a final comment, trying to get in on the fb action is pointless as when they post things like, "who is interested in......" and you respond, if you aren't part of the clique, again, no acknowledgement that you even posted. the only comments they respond to are the same small clique. this club really should be called the give us your $30 and you can see pics of our amazingness club.

The American Legion is open to the public, unbeknownst to many people. You do not have to be a…read moremember of the American Legion to use the facility, eat here, or have drinks. You can find decent bar food and often $2 drink specials here. On one side is a bar, and on the other is a banquet room available for rent for your parties or gatherings. It's a pretty no-frills place. They frequently offer daily specials that are easy on the wallet.

Simple old school classic good. Meat raffle on Saturdays. Get the Legion burger! Come after 7 and…read moreyou get 2 for 1 drinks.

I was a victim of domestic violence and reached out for help. I was ignored or referred to someone…read moreelse. They refused to help me, they refused return calls and emails, and refused to help me through the legal process. Its a total waste of funding.

From the owner: We provide short-term emergency shelter and advocacy services to women who are experiencing…read moredomestic violence and their children in central Minnesota. We also provide prevention and education services about domestic violence.

My son and I adopted my pet from the Tri-County Humane Society a few years ago on a sale. He has…read morebeen my sidekick through everything and gets to go on stroller walks. The society took care of everything he needed and called to check on how things were going. I am happy with my cat Pablo.

WARNING: Their adoption contract is a way to dupe people into adopting sick animals. Do NOT adopt…read moreguinea pigs from them! I adopted a guinea pig from them that had parasites and a skin infection from it. They're super contagious and thus spread to the guinea pig I already had at home. Both guinea pigs are seniors and it's scary and awful they both are still undergoing treatment to keep them mite and lice free. Not only will they not help with the vet bills due to their "screw you for adopting from us" policy they won't take any of the guinea pigs that were housed near the one I adopted at the time to the vet. I'd be shocked if they currently don't have parasites as well. I was given a lame excuse that "nothing was noticed when cleaning cages" and they don't have the resources for it. Funny how they're supposed to have people who went to school for animal care there but someone like me picked up on that something was wrong so shortly after adoption. My guinea pig came in with another male. They were separated due to fighting and I saw that other male was adopted. By any chance if you adopted the guinea pig "Tot", he needs a vet ASAP. I asked that you be informed by the Tri County staff about the parasites and they won't do it. Their staff is also toxic and abusive. A woman named Sara Morales is vet tech there and will attack anyone on Facebook who dares to speak out about any bad experiences. Avoid, avoid, avoid!

United Way of Central Minnesota just held an Open House at their new location, 921 1st Street…read moreNorth, St. Cloud (the Hall Building). This is their new administrative offices, with plenty of space for meeting and administering the monies they receive to help different charitable organizations throughout the Central Minnesota.