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12th annual Big Sing brings 200 student singers together

The 12th annual Big Sing is happening at St. Cloud State University and combines more than 200 vocalists from across Minnesota.

Centuries-old Shrovetide tradition makes a splash in Alnwick

Students studying at St. Cloud State at Alnwick participate in Alnwick’s annual Shrovetide match.

Minnesota fought for the Union in the Civil War. So how did the state benefit from slavery?

Dr. Christopher Lehman presents on his new book “Slavery’s Reach: Southern Slaveholders in the North Star State” Feb. 22 in Moorhead.

Climate Change the focus of SCSU's annual Winter Institute

Experts will examine and present on the economic impact of climate change during this year’s Winter Institute, hosted by St. Cloud State University.

SCSU opens 2020 Winter Institute with panel on national, state, local economy

If you’re looking at the local economy in the same way as King Banaian, you’d better be wearing a party hat.

SCSU Dance Team wins national championship

The St. Cloud State University dance team is celebrating a national championship win.

SCSU defenseman joins elite club with 100th career point

Jack Ahcan entered an exclusive club this past weekend when an assist on the game-tying goal to Easton Brodzinski against Colorado College gave Ahcan his 100th career point with the Huskies.

Trivia weekend is almost here

A college radio station’s trivia tradition continues with a new scoring system. It’s the 41st annual 50-hour Trivia Weekend presented by St. Cloud State University’s KVSC 88.1 FM.

Retired NFL ref talks to KNSI

A Minnesota native who spent 21 years as an NFL referee will have to find something new to do on Sundays. Mike Spanier’s last professional football game was on Jan. 26 when he helped officiate the Pro Bowl in Orlando.

SCSU cancels sending students to China, sees low risk of coronavirus locally

St. Cloud State officials at a seminar Thursday on the new coronavirus said the risk to campus is low, but they are canceling plans for 58 students to travel to China this summer for a study-abroad program.

Jacob Wetterling Resource Center marks 30 years protecting children

ST CLOUD TIMES — The staff at the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center would like to work themselves out of a job.  That would mean putting an end to the abuse, neglect and exploitation of children.  It’s a tall task, and this month the center marks three decades of working toward that goal.

St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs, King Banaian joined me on WJON today.  He and I talked about how retail is constantly changing and successful businesses have incorporated both online and store fronts.  King isn’t sure how malls will look as the years progress but expects malls to still be relevant.

Reunited with dad: A familiar face frequents Ryan's corner during redshirt season at SCSU

Tyler Ryan was coached by his father, Matt, throughout his entire high school career at Kenyon-Wanamingo.

Notable Women of Austin: Sara Karki working for minorities

Sara Karki, who has recently been named one of the “2019 Attorneys of the Year” by  Minnesota Lawyers, is the staff attorney of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota in our Austin Office. 

WJON — The Iowa Caucus is taking place today. St. Cloud State Political Science Professor Patricia Bodelson joined me on WJON today.  She says based on polling numbers Bernie Sanders is likely to win today’s caucus. 

Redwood Area School District officially hires new superintendent

The Redwood Area School Board is pleased to announce that this past Monday (Jan. 27) at its regularly scheduled meeting, the board unanimously approved the employment of Becky Cselovszki ’97 to become the next superintendent of the Redwood Area School District.

University, Public Health holding seminar on Coronavirus

St. Cloud State University and Stearns County Public Health are holding a pop-up seminar on Coronavirus.

SCSU Winter Institute on climate change

Experts and professionals working with the environment and climate change will take the stage to examine the economic impacts of a changing climate during the 58th annual St. Cloud State University Winter Institute.

Leighton Broadcasting announces new VP of sales and marketing

Leighton Broadcasting is pleased to announce Stephanie Theisen ’04 has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Theisen will also maintain her role as General Sales Manager for the St. Cloud market through 2020.

High school students get hands-on experience in trade industry

Hundreds of high school students got a taste of what it’s like working in the trade industry Wednesday at an event held on the St. Cloud State University campus.

2020 Winter Institute will focus on climate change's impact on economy

After years of conversations around climate change, the topic will become the focus of this year’s Winter Institute.

Essentia Health hires new vice president of public policy

Andrew Askew ’10 has joined Essentia Health as vice president of public policy.

Taking on a new challenge

Dan DeSmet ’94 ’96 will be the next Lyon County emergency manager.

Minnesota farmer, distributor raises beef to improve soil

Matt Maier ’88 raises grass-fed beef, and in the Central Minnesota winter he lays out grass that was harvested on warmer days.

SCSU grad to appear on national television

Officer Joey Benke ’12 and his K-9 Mesa will be featured on an upcoming episode of A&E’s “America’s Top Dog” competition.

 
 
 
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