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Pflipsen '14 honored with leadership designation

CITIZEN TRIBUNE — Marie Pflipsen ’14, the City of Becker’s Community Development Director, was recently chosen to participate in the inaugural Minnesota Young American Leaders Program to be held on the University of Minnesota campus in late November. The goal of the program is for participants to gather and share knowledge regarding the state and trajectory of ...

New book traces slavery's reach into early Minnesota

A freshly minted Harvard degree in his pocket and a wealthy Maryland family behind him, Harwood Iglehart’s promising life veered west in the early 1850s thanks to a random meeting in Annapolis.

Wacker says SCSU has more part-time students than ever

St. Cloud State University President Robbyn Wacker joined me on WJON today.  She indicated that SCSU has more part-time students than they ever have had and that people are viewing higher education differently.

Federal Reserve Bank president holds town hall in St. Cloud

When the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, raises or lowers their interest rate, virtually everyone is affected.

St. Cloud State University hosting special visit days

Officials with St. Cloud State University will be hosting special visit days for College Knowledge month.

Company, university team up for invent-a-thon

A Sartell based company has teamed up with St. Cloud State University for a weekend of innovation.

Got economic issues? Share 'em with a Federal Reserve chief in St. Cloud Tuesday

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari will hold a public town hall at St. Cloud State University this week.

After seizure at IIHF World Championships, SCSU goalie Janine Alder is getting back up to speed

Huskies Women’s Hockey Goalie Janine Adler is back on the ice after having a stroke following the IIHF Women’s World Championships game in April. She’s since found a new sense of calm, wrote a book about her experience and returned to the ice.

Little Rock Lake clean-up: SCSU biologist plans to turn invasive species into fuel

The Little Rock Lake Association and St. Cloud State University biology professor Matt Julius have a plan to harvest invasive curly-leaf pondweed and turn it into fuel for a new anaerobic digester at St. Cloud State. 

Banaian expects multiple retailers to fill Herbergers spot [Podcast]

St. Cloud State Economist and School of Public Affairs Dean King Banaian goes on WJON to share his take on what a new developer might do with the old Herbergers site in downtown St. Cloud.

Buhari reacts angrily to UN report on violence in Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, reacted to reports of the UN rapporteur on violence in Nigeria. Garba Shehu, his spokesman, in a statement, said while the presidency agrees that the violence in Nigeria, or in any country, is a major concern and that there is a rippling effect, it was disappointed that the rapporteur was silent on ...

SCSU dedicates new donor-funded Financial Markets Lab

A new, donor-funded lab will allow St. Cloud State University students to keep an eye on the stock market and examine how their investment choices impact a university fund.

Colleges waive application fee in October

St. Cloud State University and St. Cloud Technical and Community College are waiving college application fees in October.

Black like jet, that’s South Sudanese model Nyakim Gatwech who was bullied for her skin colour

Alumna Nyakim Gatwech is a South Sudanese model known for her deep melanin who has amassed heavy following on social media platforms, attracting attention from cosmetic brands who engage her to promote their products.

First graduates of Chinese Immersion Program look to the future

Five local seniors are making history in the St. Cloud Area School District.

Initiative Foundation, SCSU Small Business Development Center awarded DEED grants

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development awarded two-year grants totaling $2.7 million to 13 nonprofit groups that provide services and technical assistance to emerging businesses and entrepreneurs in Minnesota.

Take Back the Night celebrates 'multiple milestones' Thursday

An annual rally to raise awareness and end violence and sexual assault against women, children and families will be celebrating multiple milestones. 

Rub its nose for good luck: Officials reveal bronze husky statue at Husky Plaza

A bronze statue in the heart of campus is what St. Cloud State University President Robbyn Wacker is calling “the symbol of pride that we have.”

Take Back the Night shines light on sexual, domestic violence

One in three women in Minnesota will be sexually or physically assaulted at some point in their life. It’s a grim statistic that motivated over a hundred people to attend St. Cloud’s annual Take Back The Night rally and march Thursday evening in Barden Park.

Bonfire, fireworks, Husky Plaza highlight SCSU Homecoming Week

This is homecoming week at St. Cloud State University. It is also the culmination of a year-long sesquicentennial celebration.

Husky placed at new Husky Plaza

Crews have put the finishing touches on a new plaza at St. Cloud State University in honor of the school’s 150th anniversary.

Stroke survivor kicks her way back onto the soccer field at St. Cloud State

Soccer season is just getting started at St. Cloud State University, but one of the star players is already making a comeback after a stroke sidelined her for two years.

Annette Lee appears on 'Science Friday'

Annette Lee participates in The Science Friday episode Sept. 6 “Widening the lens on a more inclusive science” looking at indigenous peoples contributions to science. 

College student helped shelter Dorian evacuees

A St. Cloud State University Graduate student is back home after helping to keep people safe from Hurricane Dorian.

SCSU to launch new nursing program with CentraCare Health

St. Cloud State University will establish a graduate nursing education program and a Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research with the partnership of CentraCare Health.

 
 
 
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