ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- You are invited to help push some new fire equipment into a St. Cloud fire hall on Wednesday.

The St. Cloud Fire Department is hosting the Fire Apparatus Housing Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Fire Station 2 at 727 Anderson Avenue.

The city is putting into service the newest additions to its fleet, Engine 3 and Ladder 2.

Dating back to the 1830s, it is an American fire service tradition to celebrate the arrival with a ceremonial housing.  The event honors the past by manually pushing the apparatus into its new home - just as firefighters have done for generations.

Beautiful Photos From Clemens Gardens

This weekend was a great one to get out and do something fun. I wanted to destress, so I drove over to Clemens Gardens for a nice stroll through the gardens. What a beautiful place it is. There are flowers everywhere, as well as fountains and statues. These photos only capture part of what's available to see, but in case you haven't had a chance to visit, now is a great time to view them, as everything is in full bloom. Take a look at some beautiful photos and then make a plan to take your own trip. All of your senses will thank you.

Gallery Credit: Photos by Kelly Cordes

 

 

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