The weather in Minnesota has been quite the rollercoaster this May. One day it was scorching hot, with temperatures hitting 93 degrees in St. Cloud on May 11th. Then, just a few days later, it was freezing, with a high of only 44 degrees on May 20th. It is a good idea to be prepared for anything in Minnesota. The Climate Prediction Center has some insight...
In St. Cloud, Minnesota, Sunburst Memorials has started a big project. They've begun building a new part of their corporate office. This office is in the St. Cloud Airport Business Park. They already have a building that's 10, 000 square feet. Now, they're adding another 25, 000 square feet to it. Sunburst Memorials is a special kind of company. They design, make, a...
The St. Cloud Rox Community Foundation is known for their dedication to giving back to the community. One of their most successful fundraising events is the Sporting Clays Shootout, which took place at the Rice Creek Hunting Club in Little Falls, Minnesota. This year's event was a huge success, raising over $56,000 for the Kimball High School Trap Team and other yout...
SOS Thrift Store, a Sauk Rapids-based business, has made a big move to a new location in St. Cloud, bringing with it a fresh start and a new name. The store, previously known as SOS Treasure Chest, has transformed into SOS Thrift Store, reflecting its shift from a treasure trove to a haven for second-hand treasures. The new location, formerly home to Paddy's Game Sho...
When it comes to setting its school calendar, St. Cloud School District 742 takes a unique approach. Unlike many other districts, they consider numerous religions and religious holidays when deciding on the best dates for school. According to Superintendent Laurie Putnam, this decision is made by the calendar committee, and it's a practice they've been following for ...
The Business Improvement District (BID) plan for downtown St. Cloud has hit another roadblock. Despite a strong showing of support from business owners and a downtown task force's efforts to raise $750,000 in commitments, the plan has failed to gain the necessary 65% approval from impacted property owners. So, what's behind this unexpected setback? What if the prope...
In a recent spate of criminal activities, St. Cloud Police have reported multiple burglaries and vandalism, along with two stolen vehicles. The first burglary occurred on the 200 block of 2nd Street Northeast, where a garage was broken into and two white bins of children's clothes and toys were taken. Another burglary was reported on the 900 block of 8th Avenue Sout...