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Minnesota native is KARE 11's new meteorologist

Alumnus Ben Dery joins KARE 11 as meteorologist.

Summer reading program goes virtual

Patti Merry ’20 goes digital with efforts to promote literacy despite social distancing and the COVID-19 pandemic.

St. Cloud State's ABILITY event features Sen. Harkin, Americans with Disabilities Act author

Sunday marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against and guarantees opportunities to people with disabilities. 

Kristie Smith is new director of SCV Habitat for Humanity

Alumna Kristie Smith is the new executive director of the St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity.

During pandemic, dating app finds some love with at-home options

When movies and ordering in gets old, a group of four men with St. Cloud ties has you covered for date night.

Brandmire: 'Yellow star' statement meant as cautionary example

Daniel Wildeson, director of the St. Cloud State University Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education, comments on remarks made by a St. Cloud city counselor.

Shirley Eichten Albrecht weaves sculptural stories at Rowe Fine Art Gallery

Basket weaver and St. Cloud State University alumna Shirley Eichten Albrecht joins the Rowe Fine Art Gallery in Sedona, Arizona.

SCSU swimmer saves three lives on Michigan vacation

When faced with a life-or-death situation Sunday, St. Cloud State senior swimmer Marena Kouba didn’t hesitate.

Couple rescues 3 swimmers at Little Presque Isle

A scream for help was answered Sunday afternoon in a daring rescue of three swimmers caught in a Lake Superior rip current at Little Presque Isle.

St. Cloud State University prepares for students to return for fall semester on campus

It’s back-to-school like never before. Alongside other schools across the city, state and nation, St. Cloud State University is in the midst of preparing for the start of a new school year. The university will welcome students back to campus this fall. 

WJON — There’s a new generation of leaders working for the city of Sartell. Over the last couple of months, the city has hired Anna Gruber as City Administrator, Scott Saehr as Community Development Director and Robb Voshell as the city’s Finance Director. … Anna Gruber ’08 earned her bachelor’s degree in public administration with minors in business and community development from St. Cloud State. Read More: New ...

Habitat for Humanity names new executive director

St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity unveils plans for its new fiscal year beginning July 1 as the organization welcomes new faces and searches for a new family to make Spring Valley their new home.

A day in the life of a park naturalist

Alumna Connie Cox’ 25-year career as an interpretive naturalist at Itasca State Park highlighted

As colleges reopen, how to satisfy learning while keeping people safe

St. Cloud State President Robbyn Wacker joins a panel of guests to discuss reopening with MPR News’ Angela Davis.

St. Cloud State University to require masks in campus buildings

Students, faculty, and visitors at St. Cloud State University are now required to wear face masks when in campus buildings.

SCSU partners with Anoka-Ramsey Community College for special program

St. Cloud State University has partnered with Anoka-Ramsey Community College to create a bachelor’s degree program that will be offered on the Anoka-Ramsey campus.

New ICE rules put Minnesota's international students in a bind

At St. Cloud State University, which serves the most international students among schools in the Minnesota State system, administrators are already engaging students on their course of action. President Robbyn Wacker held a Zoom town hall with about 200 international students Wednesday night.

Granite welcomes new EDA Director Linda Mathiasen

Newly hired Granite Falls Economic Development Authority (EDA) Director Linda Mathiasen has taken over the reins during an unusual time to say the least.

Milaca School District welcomes a familiar face as superintendent

The Milaca Public School District didn’t have to look too far to find its new superintendent.

ICA Food Shelf announces leadership change

ICA Food Shelf has announced the appointment of Daniel Narr as the new executive director as Peg Keenan plans to retire in August.

Sawatzky named new principal at Meadowbrook Elementary School

Natalie Sawatzky is Meadowbrook Elementary School’s new principal. However, she is already a familiar face to students and families.

Fed’s top ranks dominated by white men despite diversity push

Dr. Monica Garcia-Perez comments on a Bloomberg story about diversity within the Federal Reserve as president of the American Society of Hispanic Economists and professor of economics at St. Cloud State.

SAHAN JOURNAL — Abdirizak Abdi’s parents never received a formal education growing up in Somalia. Schooling wasn’t available to everyone, and they couldn’t afford it. Even so, his father was an educator, teaching Islamic studies to children learning the Quran and the Arabic alphabet. 

WCCO RADIO — Henry Lake talked with St. Cloud State Professor and author of “Slavery’s Reach”Dr. Christopher Lehman about the history of slavery in Minnesota, the mood in St. Cloud, confronting our past and more. Read more: Dr. Christopher Lehman- St. Cloud State Professor and author of “Slavery’s Reach” on the history of slavery in Minnesota

Dr. Mary Clifford noticed it in the textbooks. Rather, the St. Cloud State University criminal justice faculty member noticed what was missing.

 
 
 
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