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ST. CLOUD TIMES — Events associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have driven the local economy into recession. As has been seen throughout the U.S. (and the world), the temporary closing of many area businesses has caused an economic shock that has torn through the entire economy. Nearly all data measures have turned south as the human toll ...

George Torrey's generosity will not be forgotten at SCSU or in St. Cloud

Long-time supporter of St. Cloud State University, George Torrey, passed away in June at the age of 87.

COVID-19 doesn't stop SCSU theater professor from creating

For nearly three decades, St. Cloud State University associate professor of theater Jeffrey Bleam has been writing, directing and creating theatrical works for the stage.

SCSU alumni challenge pushes for remodel of teams' fitness center

Facilities are a game-changer in NCAA recruiting and high-level speed and strength training. 

Ketelsen named 2020 Teacher of the Year

Tes Ketelsen, special education teacher at Montevideo Middle School, was nominated by her peers and has been awarded the title of this year’s Montevideo Teacher of the Year.

Dr. Shonda Craft, dean of the School of Health and Human Services at St. Cloud State University, unpacks what’s happening right now in Minneapolis by discussing the psychology of riots.

St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs, King Banaian joined me on WJON today.  He says the unemployment rate is likely to stay in the double digits through the rest of the year but he doesn’t expect our financial problem to approach the levels of the depression. 

ST. CLOUD TIMES — When Abdi Daisane was campaigning for St. Cloud City Council in 2016, he remembers being called a “modern-day jihadist” and a member of the Muslim Brotherhood trying to “infiltrate the system.” Daisane is a Somali-American business owner, a husband and a father. He’s served on city commissions and recently graduated from St. Cloud State ...

Coronavirus pandemic delays Husky Dome removal

The Husky Dome at St. Cloud State University remains inflated until the school can get further direction on safely deflating it.

Minnesota State's St. Cloud schools reinvent themselves, brace for unknowns amid pandemic

A spring semester unlike any other is coming to an end and the future is full of unknowns for Minnesota State schools, including St. Cloud State University and St. Cloud Technical and Community College.

Former Tech diver Matchinsky shines at SCSU

Meredith Matchinsky, a Tech High School graduate, dives for St. Cloud State University.

SCSU to hold spring commencement in August

College students graduating from St. Cloud State University will have to wait a little longer for their Spring Commencement.

Minnesota’s Doran Companies names COO

Bloomington, Minnesota-based Doran Companies has promoted longtime real estate leader Traci Tomas to Chief Operating Officer.

SCSU notified of first confirmed COVID-19 case among the university's community

A person affiliated with St. Cloud State University has been diagnosed with COVID-19, an email from the president’s office reported Thursday afternoon.

St. Cloud State scientists pivot in pandemic to keep up labs, class, research and outreach

Matt Julius’ lab work is essentially on hold these days. The St. Cloud State University biology professor goes to campus each day to maintain small samples of various algae.

Same goal, new environment: SCSU transitions to virtual admissions office, recruitment

The sidewalks and streets surrounding St. Cloud State University are empty, but the college admissions office is still working to get a new class of students ready to fill those sidewalks for the 2020-21 school year.

Tech principal Eisenreich to step into junior high activities role before retiring in 2021

Tech High School Principal Charlie Eisenreich plans to retire in July 2021 and will spend his last year with the district in a new role, according to St. Cloud school district officials. 

St. Cloud professor, author wins Minnesota Book Award

Christopher Lehman, an ethnic studies professor at St. Cloud State, received the Minnesota Book Award for Minnesota nonfiction with “Slavery’s Reach: Southern Slaveholders in the North Star State”.

College sports, academics a balancing act for top performers: ‘I never wanted to sacrifice one for the other.’

Being a college athlete is difficult. Being a top college student is tough too.

St. Cloud State receives $7.8 million from Federal Cares Act

St. Cloud State University is getting $7.8 million from the federal CARES Act that passed last month. University President Robbyn Wacker says that money is split in half between the students and the school.

Milton grad Pitzner, St. Cloud's perfect three-peat hopes cut short

GAZETTE XTRAThe only thing that could stop Billy Pitzner and the St. Cloud State wrestling team was a worldwide pandemic.

Two SCSU instructors win Educator of the Year honors

Two instructors at St. Cloud State University have been honored with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees Educator of the Year Awards for Excellence.

H2I Group is partnering with local school to produce face shields for local facilities

H2I Group, St. Cloud State University, and 3D Printer manufacturer Stratasys, are Collaborating on the creation of face shields for facilities in need amidst the COVID-19 crisis. The idea was sparked by the a local elderly care facility reaching out to find alternate sources for personal protection equipment.

For new principal, relationships, communication are the keys

Alumna Sascha Hansen will be principal at Sartell High School.

SCSU offers dorm rooms for people in COVID-19 isolation

A couple of residence halls at St. Cloud State University could be used to house people who need to be in quarantine due to COVID-19.

 
 
 
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