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Lessons From Rust-Belt Cities That Kept Their Sheen

NEW YORK TIMES — St. Cloud, Minn., might look at first blush like one of America’s all-too-familiar ailing industrial cities, struggling to hang on to jobs as its companies skip town. Electrolux’s planned closing of its chest-freezer plant next year to consolidate its operations in South Carolina was the latest blow, costing some 900 jobs. As Tama Theis, local ...

SCSU professor Christopher Lehman says he heard from school administration this week that Chancellor Devinder Malhotra has approved the renaming of the 51 Building to “Ruby Cora Webster Hall”.

Grill Junkies serves up clean food in Lake Country

St. Cloud State alumnus Choo Ng owns and runs restaurant serving healthier versions of favorite foods.

Athlos Academy hires Randall Vetsch as executive director

Minnesota native and longtime educator Randall Vetsch ’89 ’01 will be the new executive director of the St. Cloud charter school Athlos Academy, the school announced in a news release Tuesday.

SCSU students ‘Donate Don't Ditch’ items for Salvation Army

St. Cloud State University students are giving back to the community by donating items instead of tossing them out.

SCSU students hosting Nigerian Night

You have the opportunity to learn about the country of Nigeria Saturday night in St. Cloud.

In Business: Three earn SCSU Awards of Excellence

The Minnesota State Board of Trustees has recognized seven individuals, three of them at St. Cloud State University, for professional achievement and excellence.

Husky Dome coming down Wednesday, 1st games to be played at MAC

Ron Seibring had his help all lined up — finally — to take St. Cloud State University’s Husky Dome down on Tuesday.

SCSU’s summer semester helping students achieve grad goals

St. Cloud State University is trying to help students stay on track and get ahead to achieve their education goals.

A passion for teaching: Cornell finishes 42 years in education

St. Cloud State alumna Jane Cornell retires after 42 years of teaching.

Sauk Rapids-Rice selects new high school principal

St. Cloud State alumni Karl Nohner hired as the new principal for Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

Raymore-Peculiar announces Teacher and Support Staff Employee of the Year

Alumna Kelley Weida is the Support Staff Employee of the Year in the Raymore-Peculiar School District.

St. Cloud State fights against student hunger on campus

Between paying for tuition and rent many college students are struggling to have enough money for food. A survey was done last year at St. Cloud State University on student hunger, the University of Minnesota’s College Student Health Survey, shows a portion of students worry about having enough money to eat.

New SCSU App Helps Students Stay Safe on Campus

A new St. Cloud State University mobile app is helping with safety and security on campus.

Grad students investigating SCSU during the 1920s and WWII

Their efforts are aligned with St. Cloud State’s 2018-19 Sesquicentennial celebration.

Mississippi users question dam drawdown — DNR answers

The Conflict Resolution Center with St. Cloud State University moderated small discussions about the drawdown and synthesized questions from people at a DNR hearing on a planned draw-down of the Sartell Pool and Little Rock Lake.

Rollin’ On: Austin native chronicles her time in the world of roller derby in the book ‘Derby Girl’

Sammi Jones ’08 knew from a young age that she wanted to be a writer but being part of a women’s roller derby team — well, that was a bit of a surprise.

Rush Hour’s Rookie of the Week: From Teacher to Dean

From grade school teacher to dean of education, Jennifer Mueller is this week’s Rookie of the Week.

Avon officer becomes first Minnesota cop given Congressional Badge of Bravery

Alumnus Jason Falconer is the first Minnesota police officer ever to receive the Congressional Badge of Bravery.

Former prison lifer becomes prison reform advocate

Sent to live out his life behind bars at 15-years-old, former prisoner Elizer Darris is now a professional public speaker.

Estimate sets Electrolux closure ripple effect at 1,800 jobs and $670.1M economic output

1,800 jobs gone. $102.6 million in labor income lost. And a $670.1 million decline in economic output. That’s the total estimated impact of the ripple effect from Electrolux’s planned 2019 closure of its St. Cloud freezer manufacturing plant.

Leading the Pack: Randi Pederson, a female charter pilot

Randi Pederson ’04 is a charter pilot in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and president of Great Planes Women in Aviation.

Ms. K. makes learning every subject fun, named ‘Favorite Teacher’

St. Cloud State alum Jasmine Kruschek nominated for ‘Favorite teacher’ by her student at Holy Trinity School in Pierz.

Our Wedding Story: A Love Story Fit for a King and a Queenie

Virginia and Minnesota might seem like they’re worlds apart, but for Renata and Emi Nijiya, they couldn’t be more connected.

Why Did a Venomous Fish Evolve a Glowing Eye Spike?

St. Cloud State faculty Sarah Gibson gives input on new biological discovery.

 
 
 
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