Baron returns to Tri-County as superintendent/principal
Ryan Baron, originally from Browerville, Minnesota, is the new Superintendent and Principal for Tri-County School in Karlstad, Minnesota.
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Grocers association names former Coborn’s executive to hall of fame
A former Coborn’s Inc. COO and a St. Cloud vendor were among the honorees at the Minnesota Grocers Association annual conference on July 30.
Out of difficult childhood, a book is born
Nearly 20 years ago, Cheryl Hathaway ’78 wrote a children’s book, then filed it away and forgot about it. She found the manuscript recently while going through some files and felt compelled to have it published.
New tuition plan takes effect fall 2017
St. Cloud State’s tuition system allows new undergraduate students taking 12-18 credits to pay a flat rate starting fall semester 2017.
Collaborative tackles diversity issues in commercial real estate
In the world of commercial real estate, it’s all about who you know. And in an industry that has struggled to diversify, who you know is most likely to be a white man.
Three former Husky athletes earn career recognition
Three former Husky athletes earned recognition in their communities or advancement for efforts in their chosen fields.
Community should back SCSU
St. Cloud State has put St. Cloud on the map in a positive way, regionally, nationally and internationally. Its graduates are ambassadors of the school and city, and their many successes are evidence of the important role SCSU plays.
Ryan Poehling, comfortable and composed
Watching Ryan Poehling interact with the media and the fans in Montreal, you’d think that he’s been doing it his whole life.
It’s hard to believe that the 18-year-old centerman was drafted just one month ago, going 25th overall in Chicago.
Poehling hails from Minnesota. Given the state’s tremendous hockey culture, landing with the Canadiens was a perfect fit. Interestingly enough, his collegiate uniform at St. Cloud State also bears a striking resemblance to that of the Canadiens.
‘Greencircle’ Salon, Arbor Hair Studio, opens in Waite Park
The planet is just as import as your hair style at a new salon in Waite Park.
Arbor Hair Studio opened earlier this month in the former Cost Cutters location. Michelle Meier is the salon’s owner.
In 20 minutes a day, tutors help kids boost reading, math skills
Less than two hours a week.
In that time, a Reading Corps or Math Corps tutor can help elementary schools meet grade-level standards.
Tutors target students in the gaps, said Lauren Buckentine, program manager for the St. Cloud Office of Minnesota Reading Corps and Minnesota Math Corps.
Here’s how she describes the gap: The group in the middle — the students who aren’t quite meeting grade-level standards but aren’t so behind they qualify for special education or other services.
These are the kids who would otherwise slip through the cracks. By providing a boost now, they can keep kids at grade level, instead of watching them fall more and more behind.
