Meet Local Law Enforcement, EMS With Free Event at Benton County Fairgrounds

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI

Jun 2, 2025 | 12:12 PM

Stearns County Sheriff's Office Facebook

(KNSI) – Fist bumps will be flying, as well as the Life Link Helicopter, at the Benton County Fairgrounds on June 12th.

The event is called Handshakes with Heroes and is free for everyone, running from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Organizers say first responders, law enforcement, and EMS will all be there. They’ll be doing K9 demos and showing off SWAT vehicles, and Life Link will stage a live landing. Kids are welcome to sit in the SWAT trucks and meet the men and women who keep the area safe.

They’ll also have a chance to try axe throwing and jump around in the inflatable bounce house. Free food is provided for those who work up an appetite.

At-will donations are being accepted to benefit the Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation, but the primary reason for the event is to allow the community to show appreciation for local heroes.

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