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College football: Sefon may have a pro future

When Jordan Sefon looks around at his teammates at St. Cloud State football spring practice, he sees that everyone is younger than him. Everything has come full circle for Sefon, who was the youngest starter in the defensive backfield as a true freshman cornerback in 2012.

Land swap will allow Friedrich Park to open

After spending decades blocked off to users, George Friedrich Park is moving closer to opening to the public.

Comedian C. Willi Myles draws 'line in the sand' with return visit to Faribault

Billed as a “non-offensive comedian,” Myles recalled that he backed into a career as a stand-up comedian. Originally hailing from Alabama, he attended St. Cloud State to play football, majoring in psychology and much to his own surprise, theater.

#STdothis: Multimedia professor uses Instagram to striking effect

The world of creative expression got a little bigger when Dan Fergus, multimedia professor at St. Cloud State, discovered Instagram.

Minnesota's commercial real estate begins effort to diversify

The commercial real estate industry remains a particularly white, male business in Minnesota, standing out even in a state that’s considerably less diverse than the nation as a whole.

Hatten column: Alum Fandel's coaching helping SCSU

Sometimes when an athlete’s dad is their youth sports coach, they get a chance to do some experimenting. For instance, when St. Cloud State’s Beau Fandel was playing youth baseball, he got a chance to play many positions.

SCSU bass club competes in college tourney

Two members of St. Cloud State University’s Husky Bass Fishing Club finished in 20th place in Saturday’s Fishing League Worldwide College Fishing tournament on Table Rock Lake in Missouri.

SCSU engineers fly into new territory

If Thursday’s weather cooperates, the whale will fly — theoretically.

Entries show creativity in SCSU's Edible Books Festival

Passion for books and baked goods intersected Tuesday during St. Cloud State University’s annual Edible Books Festival.

Price on a new course in St. Louis

It was a little too good to be true for Sam Price. The former St. Cloud State women’s basketball player thought she had signed a professional contract with a team in Thessaloniki, Greece.

SCSU hockey trainer is important part of program

Bryan DeMaine grew up about 15 minutes from the Canadian border in Munich, North Dakota. So he grew up on skates and playing hockey, right?

Paralympian tells students anything is possible even through obstacles

A three-time Paralympian addressed a room of students at St. Cloud State University this (Monday) afternoon speaking on no matter the obstacle anything is possible.

Earth Day running events signal spring in St. Cloud

The 16th edition of the race begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday on the campus of St. Cloud State University.

Workshops meld art with Native American astronomy, culture

Art, science and culture will combine in “Native Skywatchers – Earth Sky Connections,” a series of 12 free art workshops and classes led by four artists with Native American heritage.

Why Anne Mahlum left a $185,000 job to launch a D.C.-area fitness chain

Anne Mahlum, 34, founder of a string of five Washington-area fitness centers called Solidcore, knows her strengths and weaknesses. Her first taste of Washington came during her final year at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, when she interned on Capitol Hill for then-Sen. Kent Conrad.

'Slut' play examines word's power, sexism, violence

“Slut: The Play” is intended to prompt thought and frank discussions. The university’s Women’s Center will present the program at 7:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday in Headley Hall.

New director at Hutchinson Center for the Arts

Lisa Bergh, the new executive director at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts, described the nonprofit as “a young and dynamic arts organization rooted in innovative collaboration.”

St. Cloud Muslims to Host Community Forum on Recent Protests

The St. Cloud State Muslim Student Association will host a community forum with the U.S. Department of Education next week on the recent protest at Technical High School.

7 tribes become 1 nation at St. Cloud State powwow

The American Indian Center at St. Cloud State on Saturday hosted the 22nd Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Representatives from seven Midwestern tribes participated.

Pro baseball: Jordan Smith has eyes set on Triple-A

Jordan Smith, the former St. Cloud State All-American outfielder is back at Double-A Akron (Ohio) in the Cleveland Indians organization.

Just Back From ... Washington

Carolyn R. Williams, Ph.D., associate dean for multicultural affairs and STEM initiatives at St. Cloud State University, was invited to Washington, D.C., to hear congressional briefings and exhibit at STEM On the Hill Day along with a host of science and engineering societies from around the country.

Paddling perils: High water, cold temps, river hazards

Paddling instruction, life jackets and phone apps. They can help keep you safe on the water — if you remember, use them or keep them dry.

Kleis Wants Park Reopened

Kleis announced during the 45-minute speech a plan to reopen Friedrich Park in east St. Cloud. The park–in east St. Cloud–was closed in the mid 1970s for safety reasons.

Mayor Dave Kleis '89 delivers State of the City address

The city is looking at a land-swap deal with St. Cloud State University. The university is interested in some city-owned land to use for parking.

Nigeria: Lagos Polls - In Their Fathers' Steps

In Nigeria, politicians have been known to nurture and prepare their sons and daughters to occupy political offices. In the running, Babajide Obanikoro.

 
 
 
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