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GSDC offers workplace wellness training at summit

The Greater St. Cloud Development Corp. is teaming up with CentraCare Health and St. Cloud State University to give businesses a chance to learn about employee wellness.

A closer look at the Beaver Islands

Some of the islands are owned by St. Cloud State University. The school (when it was known as St. Cloud Teacher’s College) purchased the title to the islands in 1934.

SCSU institute spreads understanding of Chinese culture

Story includes photo gallery and video from the Chinese New Year celebration at St. Cloud State.

Boon or bust, HD Radio alters Minnesota airwaves

The St. Cloud State University-hosted station began broadcasting HD Radio signals last spring, boosted by a relationship with a transmitter manufacturer, Gray said.

Deters determined to expand fitness company

Fitness instructor and Determined Fitness owner Dayna Deters ’08 is planning on stepping up her game in 2015 after a very successful 2014.

SCSU surveys Minnesotans’ views on immigration

St. Cloud State University conducted a survey last fall asking over 500 randomly-selected landlines and cell phones in Minnesota about their views on immigration.

Marathon St. Cloud quiz is no trivial matter

The books were lined up, the laptops plugged in. Several team members had donned white sweatbands. Just before 5 p.m., someone upped the volume on the radio: “It’s starting!” “Please give us the name of the alum and his father …”

Experts provide economic outlook in St. Cloud

The American economy is currently climbing out of a recession and experts from around the upper Midwest are in St. Cloud this week to provide an outlook for the next year.

SCSU economist Banaian predicts sluggish 2015

The nation may be out of the recession, but according to the St. Cloud State University Winter Institute’s Economic Outlook, 2015 is expected to be rather sluggish.

Stefan’s Dream finishes 1st in KVSC trivia weekend

Stefan’s Dream XVI: Stefan, Warrior Princess finished first in KVSC 88.1 FM’s “Game of Trivia: Quest for Futile Facts.”

Answer SCSU's challenges with innovation, big ideas

St. Cloud State University faces some big challenges. Top of the list: years of declining enrollment and a $9.5 million general fund budget deficit for 2015. More importantly, the university is in the midst of a new reality. The same new reality faced by all of higher education.

Tech grads open Grand Marais brewery

he craft beer craze has hit the north woods. Mike (St. Cloud State alumnus) and Sue Prom opened Voyageur Brewing Co. in Grand Marais on Thursday. The brewery debuted with an IPA, a brown ale, a porter and a Belgian Wit.

St. Cloud State training future government cyber defenders

St. Cloud State University has earned a $2.78 million scholarship award to train government cybersecurity professionals. The Scholarship for Service is from the National Science Foundation and the Department of Homeland Security.

St. Cloud State to host Winter Institute on economics

Reaching out to the community is one of the main goals for event organizers behind the 53rd annual economics Winter Institute at St. Cloud State University.

Bettendorf booted from 'Worst Cooks'

Sarah Bettendorf turned in her apron on the Food Network show “Worst Cooks in America.” The 33-year-old Apollo High School and St. Cloud State University graduate was one of the final four contestants on the sixth season of the reality cooking show that started with 14 contestants.

SCSU cheer team finds friendship on the ice

Twice a week, the women of the St. Cloud State University men’s hockey cheer team work into the night to perfect their routine. From 9-11 p.m., the squad of 13 owns the primary rink at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. The sound of blades on ice is drowned out by the coach who, like ...

Shrinking budgets, enrollment impact SCSU's future

New post-recession realities means St. Cloud State University has to rethink how it operates. Declining enrollment, empty buildings and budget deficits have the university looking for ways to strengthen and grow in the future. The university hopes that through innovation it will better serve changing student demands and put itself in a healthier financial situation.

Today's small grocery stores have a new face and focus

Chukwunyere Ugochukwu, an associate professor of planning and community development at St. Cloud State University, said with Central Minnesota’s changing demographics, it’s not surprising to see more stores that focus on a particular culture or geographical region.

 Community Priorities project drives improvements

Editorial by President Earl H. Potter III as one of several facilitators of the Greater St. Cloud Community Priorities who have shared their views on their respective priorities in Sunday Times Opinion sections.

The librarian and the dentist are ready to rock

The librarian, Melissa Kalpin Prescott, plays guitar and sings in indie rock bands. She plays loud, too. In the hushed corridors of St. Cloud State University’s Miller Learning Resources Center, that seems like an oxymoron.

 SCSU planetarium show takes on Valentine’s Day theme

“Hearts and Stars,” a free St. Cloud State University Planetarium show with a Valentine’s Day theme, will run at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday in Room 24, Wick Science Building, 825 First Ave. S.

From blues to Poulenc: 3 SCSU profs showcase woodwinds

Three St. Cloud State University professors will be performing in a faculty woodwind recital that is open to the public.

Dayton reappoints SCSU leader to state board

On Tuesday, Gov. Mark Dayton reappointed a St. Cloud State University leader to the Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection.

Way retires after 30 years with Ramsey PD

Jim Way has had one only employer for his entire career: the city of Ramsey. He started as a patrol officer for the Ramsey Police Department at the age of 25 and his service to the community will end not long after his 55th birthday as Ramsey’s Police Chief.

Alumna is 1 of 4 still on 'Worst Cooks'

Sarah Bettendorf ’07 faced guest judges and elimination, but she is one of four remaining contestants on the sixth season of the Food Network show “Worst Cooks in America.”

 
 
 
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