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Wish You Were Here: Karina Kern sings her way out of the dark following her mother's death

ST CLOUD TIMES – On May 10, 2016, Karina Kern ’13  experienced the worst day of her life. Two months later, she relived it. And again. And again. And again. Kern lost her mother on that day in May, and that July she suffered a similar loss with the death of her “second mom” Janean Thielman, mother to a ...

SCSU Athletes, St. Cloud Police Role Models for Kids at COP House

St. Cloud State University sports teams have partnered with the Community Outpost House and local law enforcement to be a role model for kids.

Minnesota University Teaches Philosophy Through Harry Potter

St. Cloud State University professor Carolyn Hartz is applying Aristotle’s work on friendship to character relationships in J.K. Rowling’s books about the boy wizard.

Professor Starts Petition to Rename Building on SCSU Campus

Tucked right next to Stewart Hall, along the Mississippi River bank, is a St. Cloud State University building with a very ordinary name. However, a professor on campus has started a petition to change that.

'Sept. 11 is more than a day:' SCSU event remembers those affected

The youngest St. Cloud State University students may not remember the day of the Sept. 11 attacks, 16 years ago.

At St. Cloud State: Harry Potter and the philosopher's class

It’s the season when students gather their textbooks — and their magic wands and cauldrons — to return to school at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Tryggestad reflects on years as superintendent

Curt Tryggestad would not have minded remaining the superintendent of Eden Prairie Schools. He lives in Eden Prairie and plans to keep living in the city.

Monticello School District hires Dr. Michael Favor as interim superintendent

The Monticello Public School District has officially hired Dr. Michael Favor, formerly the executive director of schools and student services for Robbinsdale Area Schools, as its interim superintendent.

Inspired in Denmark, Sartell artist scores a Red River honor

Mick Benson’s ’66 ’87 watercolor of a tattered, inoperable Danish windmill and mill keeper’s shack won a goal metal in the Red River Watercolor Society’s juried national exhibition.

St. Cloud State’s Mainstreet highlights volunteer opportunities

Hundreds of different clubs, sports teams and businesses showcased themselves at St. Cloud State University’s Mainstreet Wednesday.

Criminal justice alumnus, student take oath of office in Anoka County

A criminal justice alumnus and student took their oath of office in Anoka County.

Ready to build on past success: New ACGC superintendent ready for school start

As the new superintendent of the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School District, Nels Onstad said there isn’t much to change here.

Music for mom: Local musician creates album for her mother

Karina Kern ’13 sings about her emotions and experiences following the death of her mother on her new self-titled EP “Karina Kern.”

All aboard! Rolling St. Cloud’s Northstar Extension back on track

School of Public Affairs Dean King Banaian shares his thoughts for a story on whether St. Cloud is ready for a rail extension.

New Valley View Elementary principal looks forward to school year

Ed Fellows ’95 has returned to the Midwest and is ready to take on his new role as Valley View Elementary School principal.

Kleis will lead delegation to sister city in France

Alumni, faculty member to travel to St. Cloud sister city Saint-Cloud, France.

State Sen. David Osmek to run for governor, promising 'fight for the values I believe in'

State Sen. David Osmek is joining Minnesota’s race for governor with a promise of some Trump-style political brawling that he says Republicans are thirsting for after more than a decade of defeats in statewide races. The Mound Republican was elected to the Legislature in 2012 as a conservative insurgent and is known at the Capitol as ...

Citations down again over SCSU Move-In Week

For the second year in a row, the number of citations issued on St. Cloud State University’s move-in weekend is down. Once again, St. Cloud Police, St. Cloud State University and city officials worked together in an effort to reduce the number of drinking related incidents on the southside.

Area solar event viewing parties eclipsed by weather

The first total solar eclipse in almost a century to span the U.S. from coast to coast came and went Monday afternoon. And cloudy skies meant there wasn’t a whole lot to see in St. Cloud. While many area residents traveled to get a better view from another state, students and faculty at St. Cloud State University ...

Police Report Drop in Citations Issued During Move-In Weekend at St. Cloud State

For the third-straight year, St. Cloud police report a drop in the number of people cited for various offenses during move-in weekend at St. Cloud State University.

STEM Camp keeps local kids learning through summer

Two St. Cloud State University students partnered with a Becker school teacher to create a unique learning opportunity for local students this summer.

Judges appointed to local district

Gov. Mark Dayton announced Friday the appointments of Matthew M. Quinn and Shan C. Wang as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Quinn will replace the Honorable Vicki E. Landwehr, and will be chambered at Milaca in Mille Lacs County.

Halls fill up during SCSU's 1st move-in day

Students returned to campus Thursday for St. Cloud State University’s first official move-in day of the new school year. New students and new transfer students were scheduled to move in to residence halls Thursday. Returning students will move in Friday through Sunday.

SCSU freshman excited to carve his own path

The start of the school year is just around the corner and that means thousands of first-time college students are moving into their dorms at St. Cloud State University. We caught up with Zach Muller, a freshman from Illinois, after one last hug from his parents before starting life as a college student.

St. Cloud COP House to grow relationships between community and police

St. Cloud police officially opened the city’s first ever Community Outpost (or COP House) Friday afternoon. The COP House will be a central hub for law enforcement and public safety officials to work with the community and reduce crime in the heart of a troubled neighborhood.

 
 
 
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