Huskies in the news

StCtransparent Watch, listen and read about St. Cloud State University in the news and celebrate the great work that makes St. Cloud State newsworthy.

 

Clouds may block St. Cloud's view of eclipse, but its presence will be notable

Central Minnesotans may have to turn to their computers and televisions to see the eclipse Monday if clouds fail to break up in time for the main event about 1 p.m.

Klobuchar visits St. Cloud State to highlight $5 million STEM grant

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar traveled through a life-sized artery Saturday afternoon, before taking a look at the Milky Way Galaxy from miles above Earth.

College students add vibrancy to community

The streets and sidewalks around six St. Cloud area colleges are about to get busy in the next few weeks as the St. Cloud area welcomes 26,000 college students back to the region.

St. Cloud State group gives student veterans a sense of family on campus

There was a lot red, white and blue in Barden Park at St. Cloud State University on Saturday. The Student Veterans Organization hosted a BBQ for several hours, hoping to raise awareness about their group and raise funds to help veterans stay in school.

Eden Prairie firefighter earns Executive Fire Officer designation

Eden Prairie Fire Department Assistant Chief Becki White ’97 has joined an elite group in the firefighting profession. She’s earned the designation of Executive Fire Officer from the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy.

Local police sergeant has a heart for children, community

John Vette ’00 serves as an officer in his hometown White Bear Lake.

WJON In-Depth: Is our perception of crime in St. Cloud reality?

St. Cloud State University helped the city of St. Cloud determine the perception of safety in the city by conducting a commissioned survey earlier this year.

Eclipse might overshadow 1st day of classes at SCSU

A rare solar eclipse and the first round of fall classes will happen on the same day at St. Cloud State University.

St. Cloud State University looks to the future, enrollment plan, partnerships

Eastman Hall renovations, increasing enrollment and celebrating its community partnerships, St. Cloud State University has come a long way over the past year.

St. Cloud State University students move-in this week

Summer is rapidly coming to an end, which means St. Cloud will soon be flooded with new and returning Huskies!

Lake George Boat House supplies fun for everyone

A great day on the lake just a few hundred feet from downtown is possible at Lake George. The Lake George Boat House is operated by Outdoor Endeavors at St. Cloud State University

Baron returns to Tri-County as superintendent/principal

Ryan Baron, originally from Browerville, Minnesota, is the new Superintendent and Principal for Tri-County School in Karlstad, Minnesota.

Grocers association names former Coborn's executive to hall of fame

A former Coborn’s Inc. COO and a St. Cloud vendor were among the honorees at the Minnesota Grocers Association annual conference on July 30.

Nearly 20 years ago, Cheryl Hathaway ’78 wrote a children’s book, then filed it away and forgot about it. She found the manuscript recently while going through some files and felt compelled to have it published.

Collaborative tackles diversity issues in commercial real estate

In the world of commercial real estate, it’s all about who you know. And in an industry that has struggled to diversify, who you know is most likely to be a white man.

Community should back SCSU

St. Cloud State has put St. Cloud on the map in a positive way, regionally, nationally and internationally. Its graduates are ambassadors of the school and city, and their many successes are evidence of the important role SCSU plays.

Ryan Poehling, comfortable and composed

Watching Ryan Poehling interact with the media and the fans in Montreal, you’d think that he’s been doing it his whole life. It’s hard to believe that the 18-year-old centerman was drafted just one month ago, going 25th overall in Chicago. Poehling hails from Minnesota. Given the state’s tremendous hockey culture, landing with the Canadiens was a ...

‘Greencircle’ Salon, Arbor Hair Studio, opens in Waite Park

The planet is just as import as your hair style at a new salon in Waite Park. Arbor Hair Studio opened earlier this month in the former Cost Cutters location. Michelle Meier is the salon’s owner.

In 20 minutes a day, tutors help kids boost reading, math skills

Less than two hours a week. In that time, a Reading Corps or Math Corps tutor can help elementary schools meet grade-level standards. Tutors target students in the gaps, said Lauren Buckentine, program manager for the St. Cloud Office of Minnesota Reading Corps and Minnesota Math Corps. Here’s how she describes the gap: The group ...

Former St. Cloud State Standout, NDSU and Iowa State Coach Takes Over Gophers Softball

Jamie Trachsel, a Duluth native and former standout player at St. Cloud State, has been named the new head softball coach at the University of Minnesota.

Malone battles weeds for county

Kayla Malone, weed control supervisor for Chaffee County, goes to work every morning at 6:30 a.m. to battle the silent, green enemies of farmers, ranchers and everyday gardeners.

Tim Hill Takes Dual Role with COO Slot at UAMS Health System

Tim Hill, vice chancellor for Regional Campuses at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, has recently taken on another role as chief operating officer of the UAMS Health System. Hill will also be continuing in his role as vice chancellor for regional campuses.

Rubber meets road: Teens learn dangers of distracted driving

More than 100 teens and parents spent their Saturday potentially saving their own lives. They participated in advanced driver training for teens as part of Traffic Safety Day at the Minnesota Highway Safety and Research Center.

SCSU women looking forward to playing outdoors

Women’s Huskies Hockey will be the marquee outdoor game during 2018 Hockey Day Minnesota.

Waters’ mission: Make people homesick for freedom

Todd Waters ’71 has caught the westbound train.

 
 
 
Note: Some links to older news articles found in search may not work because of external news outlets’ auto archiving systems.