Huskies in the news

Spring commencements at area colleges and universities started Friday with St. Cloud State University holding two ceremonies at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center

Suud Olat’s parents never dreamed their children would earn bachelor’s degrees, he said Tuesday. 

A St. Cloud area veteran organization held their 5th annual awards ceremony on Wednesday night, the 74th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota celebrated the end of an annual mentorship program at St. Cloud State University on Wednesday morning.

Somali-American model Halima Aden is once again making history, this time by becoming the first woman to wear a burkini and a hijab for Sports Illustrated’s 2019 swimsuit edition.

“Rape is never OK, no matter what the relationship,” said Lee LaDue, St. Cloud State’s gender violence prevention coordinator.

Fox 9 news anchor Jeff Passolt is retiring from the same place he began his broadcast career.

As FOX 9’s Jeff Passolt nears his final day on the news desk, many are sending their best wishes, including key people from Passolt’s past. In the late ’70s, Passolt played hockey for St. Cloud State University. His former coach, Charlie Basch and teammate, Dave Reichel,  recorded a surprise goodbye message for Passolt.

Rikard Grönborg ’96  remains a hot name in the Buffalo Sabres’ head coaching search.

As the commercials rolled during one of his final TV broadcasts, Jeff Passolt ’81 took a swig from his lucky plastic bottle that he refills with fresh water every night.

Tough athletes from all over the state tussled on Selke Field this weekend. St. Cloud State University held its 33rd annual All Saints Rugby Tournament on Saturday and Sunday.

adet Tyler Datzman is a student at St. Cloud State University pursuing a degree in criminal justice. He says the “Minuteman Scholarship” is worth $10,000 a year for tuition and fees.

As the work for college students are drawing to an end, work is picking up for St. Cloud State University officials.

St. Cloud State University President Robbyn Wacker joined Jay Caldwell on WJON today.  She talked about the high school tours she’s been on in the last month.

St. Cloud State University and two St. Cloud businesses were awarded workforce development grants totaling more than $500,000, according to a press release from the university.

St. Cloud State University is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. Once a month SCSU Archivist Tom Stemen comes on the News @ Noon Show to talk about the school’s rich history.

Sri Lankan students at St. Cloud State University are planning a Tuesday afternoon vigil for the almost 300 victims of Easter terrorist attacks in churches and hotels around their home country.

Two St. Cloud companies will benefit from the latest round of workforce development grants awarded by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

St. Cloud State Political Science Professor Patricia Bodelson joined Jay Caldwell on WJON to discuss reaction to the Mueller Report and Democratic presidential candidates.

Two professors at St. Cloud State University have been honored by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees.

As a freshman in high school, Bryant Bohlig suffered from congestive heart failure and had little hope of leading an active life. On Saturday morning, the 22-year-old St. Cloud State University student ran the Cetera Half Marathon as part of CentraCare Health Earth Day festivities. 

For the 18th year, area girls and women’s choirs will come together for the Her Story, Her Song performance at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud.

Two professors at St. Cloud State University have been honored by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees.

Economics alumnus Trent Kinney buys a handcrafted chocolate shop in the Berkshires with husband Steven.

As finals, papers and project deadlines quickly approach for college students, several furry friends are helping student handle their stress.